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United States | John Ericsson Block of Four 5-Cent United States Postage Stamps Issued 1926 Gray Lilac

Original price was: $39.10.Current price is: $30.31.

This collectible block of four 5-cent postage stamps was issued by the US Post Office to honor John Ericsson, a Swedish-American inventor who made signific…

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This collectible block of four 5-cent postage stamps was issued by the US Post Office to honor John Ericsson, a Swedish-American inventor who made significant contributions to naval engineering, transportation, and solar power. He is best known for designing the first armored turret warship, the USS Monitor, which revolutionized naval warfare during the American Civil War.
First Day of Issue: May 29, 1926
First Cities: Washington, D.C., New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis, MN
Printing Method: Flat Plate
Perforation: 11
Color: Gray Lilac
Mint, never hinged condition.
We often have multiple copies of this item in stock; the image shown is representative of what you will receive.