US 1962 Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (1882-1961) 4c. Scott. 1202


US 1962 Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (1882-1961) 4c. Scott. 1202


Series: Sam Rayburn Issue

Stamp details: Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (1882-1961), Speaker of the House of Representatives

Issued date: 16-09-1962 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 4c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1202
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1201
Michel (Germany): 832
Yvert et Tellier (France): 734

Dimensions (height x width):
40mm x 25mm

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

Stamp Colors: Dark blue and red brown
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11

Themes: Famous People, Politician

Total print: 120,715,000 (estimate)

Description:- Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (1882-1961) was an American politician who served as the 43rd speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He was a three-time House speaker, former House majority leader, two-time House minority leader, and a 24-term congressman, representing Texas's 4th congressional district as a Democrat from 1913 to 1961. He holds the record for the longest tenure as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving for over 17 years (among his three separate stints).
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Rayburn