US 1914 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 50c. Michel PR199A


US 1914 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) 50c. Michel PR199A


Issued year: 1914
Face value: 50c.
Emission: Pre-cancelled

Catalogue No:-
Michel (Germany): PR199A

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

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Stamp Colors: Violet
Perforation: 11

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