US Stamp #874 - 1940 1¢ John James Audubon, Famous Americans Issue - Scientists, EzGrade™ VG/F (Very Good/Fine), MNH (Mint Never Hinged) OG (Original Gum)
EzGrade™ VG/F (Very Good/Fine) New Condition. MNH (Mint Never Hinged). This comes with a Certificate of Measurement & Grading from EzGrade.™ View Photo for details on stamps. I have listed photos of the exact stamps you should receive, both Front and Back
- Series: Famous Americans Issue - Scientists
- Face value: 1 ¢ - United States cent
- Issue Date: April 8, 1940
- First City: St. Francisville, Louisiana
- Print run: 59,000,000
- Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Printing Method: Rotary press
- Emission: Commemorative
- Engraving: Charles A. Brooks (Vignette)
- Engraving: James T. Vail (Vignette)
- Engraving: William B. Wells (Lettering)
- Perforation: 10½ x 11
- Color: Bright Blue Green
Famous Americans - John James Audubon - Scientist
John Audubon is America’s most well-known wildlife artist. Featured on U.S. #874, his “Birds of America” was the product of 14 years of observations in nature and remains an inspiration for naturalists.
Famous Americans
In 1938, the Post Office Department announced plans for a series of stamps recognizing 10 famous Americans and invited the public to submit recommendations. The response was so great that it was decided to increase the number from 10 to 35. This required an unexpected level of organization by the Post Office Department for this series.