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U.S. #656
1929 2¢ Edison’s First Lamp
Rotary Press Coil
First Day of Issue: June 11, 1929
First City: Washington, D.C.
Quantity Issued: 133,530,000
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforation: 10 vertically
Color: Carmine rose
 
This stamp was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first incandescent electric light, invented by Thomas Edison. Because of the Post Office policy never to portray a living person on a United States stamp, Edison's picture could not be shown on the stamp that honored him.
 
U.S. #656 was the third stamp issued with this design, produced for use in vending machines. This was the first time a commemorative stamp was issued in coil format.