Benjamin Franklin 

Benjamin Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
9482335
Area
Stamps
Title
Benjamin Franklin
Face value
1
Country / area
United States of America (USA)
Year
1927
Month
Day
Issue group
1926 Personalities [pre-stamped]
Order Number in Issue
1 - Elgin Ill.
Basic colour
Black, Green
Exact colour
Black, Yellow green
Usage
Precancellation
Type
Stamp
Theme / topic
Authors, Inventors, Poetry, Politicians, Scientists (Researchers)
Geographical theme
Persons theme
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Item subject
Michel number
Yvert number
Scott number
Stanley Gibbons number
Designer/Engraver
Baldwin, Marcus Wickliffe [1853-1925], Benzing, Joachim Clarence [1880-1970], Hall, Edward McClellan [1862-1939], Huston, Clair Aubrey [1857-1938]
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
Water-activated gum (Lick & Stick, Wet adhesive)
Print run
Dimensions / diameter
Details

Black overprint "ELGIN ILL." between two bars (The Precancel Stamp Society #253)

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