US 1947 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Philatelic Exhibition (CIPEX) 5c. Imperf. Scott. 948a


US 1947 Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Philatelic Exhibition (CIPEX) 5c. Imperf. Scott. 948a


Series: Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition Issue

Stamp details: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Issued date: 19-05-1947 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 5c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 948a
Michel (Germany): 556

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary Press

Stamp Colors: Blue
Perforation: Imperforate

Themes: Famous People, Politician, Head of State, Statesman, Author, Literature, Philatelic Exhibition

Total print: 10,299,600 (estimate)

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