US 1969 John Wesley Powell 6c. Scott. 1374
Series: John Wesley Powell Issue
Stamp details: Major Powell Exploring Colorado River, 1869
Issued date: 01-08-1969 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 6c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1374
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1361
Michel (Germany): 984
Yvert et Tellier (France): 877
Dimensions (height x width):
25mm x 40mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press
Stamp Colors: Black, ocher and light blue
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Themes: Explorers, Sports, Canoeing, Hills, River
Total print: 135,875,000 (estimate)
Stamp details: Major Powell Exploring Colorado River, 1869
Issued date: 01-08-1969 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 6c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1374
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1361
Michel (Germany): 984
Yvert et Tellier (France): 877
Dimensions (height x width):
25mm x 40mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press
Stamp Colors: Black, ocher and light blue
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Themes: Explorers, Sports, Canoeing, Hills, River
Total print: 135,875,000 (estimate)
Description:- John Wesley Powell (1834-1902) was an American geologist, U.S. Army soldier, explorer of the American West, professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for his 1869 geographic expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers, including the first official U.S. government-sponsored passage through the Grand Canyon.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wesley_Powell
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wesley_Powell
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