US 1929 Nathan Hale (1755-1776) ½c. Michel PR259F
Series: 1922-1934 Regular Issue - Precancels
Issued date: 25-05-1929 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: ½c.
Emission: Pre-cancelled
Catalogue No:-
Michel (Germany): PR259F
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Stamp Colors: Olive brown
Perforation: Perf 11 x 10½
Themes: Famous People, Army, Hero, Teacher
Issued date: 25-05-1929 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: ½c.
Emission: Pre-cancelled
Catalogue No:-
Michel (Germany): PR259F
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Stamp Colors: Olive brown
Perforation: Perf 11 x 10½
Themes: Famous People, Army, Hero, Teacher
Description:- Nathan Hale (1755-1776) was an American Patriot, soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City but was captured by the British and executed. Hale is considered an American hero and in 1985 was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale
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