US 1940 Educator Horace Mann 1c. Scott. 869

Series: Famous Americans Issue - Educators
Issued date: 14-03-1940 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 1c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 869
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 866
Michel (Germany): 465
Yvert et Tellier (France): 423
Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Bright blue green
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11
Themes: Author, Educator, Literature, Feather, Famous People
Total print: 52,471,160 (estimate)
Issued date: 14-03-1940 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 1c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 869
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 866
Michel (Germany): 465
Yvert et Tellier (France): 423
Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Bright blue green
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11
Themes: Author, Educator, Literature, Feather, Famous People
Total print: 52,471,160 (estimate)
Description:- Horace Mann (1796-1859) was an American educational reformer, slavery abolitionist and Whig politician known for his commitment to promoting public education. In 1848, after public service as Secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education, Mann was elected to the United States House of Representatives (1848–1853). From September 1852 to his death, he served as President of Antioch College.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Mann
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Mann