Benjamin Franklin 

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
5508891
Area
Stamps
Title
Benjamin Franklin
Face value
½
Country / area
United States of America (USA)
Year
1938
Month
Day
Issue group
1938 Presidents [with pre-cancel]
Order Number in Issue
1 - Detroit
Basic colour
Black, Orange
Exact colour
Black, Dark orange
Usage
Precancellation
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Authors, Inventors, Literature, Poetry, Politicians
Geographical theme
Persons theme
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Item subject
Michel number
410 A V
Yvert number
Scott number
Stanley Gibbons number
Designer/Engraver
Eissler, John [1873-1962], Rollins, Harry R., Schrage, William Karl [1896-1964], Vail, James T. [1907-?]
Printing office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing [Washington, 1862-2005]
Perforation
Line perforation 11 : 10½
Watermark
Without watermark
Luminescence
None
Printing technique
Steel engraving
Paper
Gum
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
Details

Printing technique: rotary intaglio Black overprint "DETROIT MICHIGAN" between two bars (The Precancel Stamp Society n° 61)

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