US 1960 Andrew Carnegie 4c. Scott. 1171


US 1960 Andrew Carnegie 4c. Scott. 1171


Series: Andrew Carnegie Memorial Issue

Stamp details: Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) - Scottish-American industrialist

Issued date: 25-11-1960 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 4c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1171
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1170
Michel (Germany): 801
Yvert et Tellier (France): 707

Dimensions (height x width):
28mm x 26mm

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

Stamp Colors: Deep claret
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11

Themes: Famous People, Businessman, Metallurgical Industry

Total print: 119,840,000 (estimate)

Description:- Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist. Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and became one of the richest Americans in history.[5] He became a leading philanthropist in the United States and in the British Empire. During the last 18 years of his life, he gave away around $350 million (roughly $5.5 billion in 2021), almost 90 percent of his fortune, to charities, foundations and universities. His 1889 article proclaiming "The Gospel of Wealth" called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, expressed support for progressive taxation and an estate tax, and stimulated a wave of philanthropy.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Carnegie