Torch of enlightenment and hope 

Torch of enlightenment and hope
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Torch of enlightenment and hope

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
1116481
Area
Stamps
Title
Torch of enlightenment and hope
Face value
3
Country / area
United States of America (USA)
Year
1940
Month
10
Day
16
Issue group
1940 National defense
Order Number in Issue
3
Basic colour
Purple
Exact colour
Bright purple
Usage
Postage
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Fire, Safety
Geographical theme
Persons theme
Item subject
Issue First City, Washington, D.C.
Michel number
497
Yvert number
453
Scott number
901
Stanley Gibbons number
898
Designer/Engraver
Helmuth, Edward H. [1891-1978], Lowe, James Russell [1907-1977], Roach, William A. [1888-1969]
Printing office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing [Washington, 1862-2005]
Perforation
Line perforation 11 : 10½
Watermark
Without watermark
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Paper
Gum
Print run
8.384.867.600
Dimensions / diameter
Details

Printing technique: rotary intaglio

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