Description: STAMP COLLECTION THE SCIENTISTS GROUPNo. 874-781940 1st Day issue American Scientist, collection of 5 stamps unhinged in extremely mint condition. The 1940 Famous American Scientist stamp series: James Audubon (1785-1851) – painted, cataloged and described over 700 North American bird species Dr. Crawford W. Long (1815-1878) – one of the first doctors to use ether as an anesthetic Luther Burbank (1849-1926) – used cross pollination to create new plants, such as the Burbank potato, primus berry and Shasta daisyWalter Reed (1851-1902) – discovered yellow fever is transmitted through mosquitoes, and found new ways to control the bugs and the spread of the disease Jane Addams (1860-1935) – research helped introduce first eight-hour law for women workers, child labor laws and housing and juvenile court reforms Famous Americans Series Begins On January 29, 1940, the US Post Office Department issued the first stamps in the Famous Americans Series. Mounted on collectible art within a protective space for each stamp. This booklet of 1940 details each stamp small biography This set is one of a kind. Any package will use a secure envelope or via USPS or Fed-ex Item it will either be box or if a print will use cardboard protecting the print from bending. Flat rate shipping. Item in picture is one to be mail
Price: 9.5 USD
Location: Norwood, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-03T03:48:19.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year of Issue: 1931-1940
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
Grade: Ungraded
Topic: Historical Figures
Certification: Uncertified
California Prop 65 Warning: unknown
