US 1940 Composer John Philip Sousa 2c. Scott. 880
Series: Famous Americans Issue - Composers
Issued date: 03-05-1940 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 2c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 880
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 877
Michel (Germany): 476
Yvert et Tellier (France): 419
Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Pink carmine
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11
Themes: Composer, Music, Famous People
Total print: 58,281,580 (estimate)
Issued date: 03-05-1940 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 2c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 880
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 877
Michel (Germany): 476
Yvert et Tellier (France): 419
Dimensions (height x width):
29mm x 26mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Pink carmine
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11
Themes: Composer, Music, Famous People
Total print: 58,281,580 (estimate)
Description:- John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) was a Portuguese-American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. He is known as "The March King" or the "American March King", to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford. Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Philip_Sousa
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Philip_Sousa
* Philatelic Auction Houses
* Philatelic Books
* Philatelic Federation
* Philatelic Libraries
* Philatelic Magazines
* Philatelic Society
* Stamp Dealers Association
* Stamps Exhibitions
* US Post Offices
* Worldwide Philatelic Bureau
