U.S. #945
3¢ Thomas A. Edison

Issue Date: February 11, 1947
City: Milan, OH
Quantity: 156,540,510
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforations: 10 1/2x 11
Color: Bright red violet
 
U.S. #945 commemorates the 100th anniversary of Thomas Alva Edison’s birth. The stamp pictures the inventor and a cogwheel, wings, and lightning, which symbolize power, flight, and electricity.
 

Start Of The Electrical Age 

On September 4, 1882, Thomas Edison began providing electricity to a portion of New York City, an event often considered the start of the electrical age.

Electric arc lighting had existed since the early 1800s, but the frequent need to replace carbon tips and bright light meant these were best used outside or in very large rooms. Throughout the 1800s, inventors experimented with incandescent electric lighting for use indoors.



Combined Shipping (domestic)
If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping. 

When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;
eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz     Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable 
  • Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz      Arrives within  2 to 3 days.
  • Priority Mail for above 15 oz                       Arrives within  2 to 3 days 
Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight