US 1912 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 50c. Scott. 422


US 1912 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 50c. Scott. 422


US 1912 stamps USPS Double-lined Watermark


Series: 1912-1922 Regular Issue - Franklin and Washington Profiles

Issued date: 12-02-1912 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 50c.
Emission: Definitive
Watermark: USPS Double-lined (S) [Up]

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 422
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 404
Michel (Germany): 201
Yvert et Tellier (France): 193a(A)

Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Stamp Colors: Violet
Perforation: line 12

Themes: Politicians, Famous People, Heads of State, Men, Authors, Literature

Description:- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States Postmaster General. He was promoted to deputy postmaster-general for the British colonies on August 10, 1753, having been Philadelphia postmaster for many years.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Franklin