
# 96203 - 1977 1978 Benjamin Franklin Comm Cover
Cover Honors Founding Father Benjamin Franklin
Own this cover picturing Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). The Flag over Independence Hall stamp is tied to the cover with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, postmark. This city is where Franklin spent much of his life. The January 17 date marked the 272th anniversary of his birth.
Franklin was a statesman, scientist, inventor, and publisher. As one of the Founding Fathers, he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was America’s first Postmaster General.
Cover Honors Founding Father Benjamin Franklin
Own this cover picturing Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). The Flag over Independence Hall stamp is tied to the cover with a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, postmark. This city is where Franklin spent much of his life. The January 17 date marked the 272th anniversary of his birth.
Franklin was a statesman, scientist, inventor, and publisher. As one of the Founding Fathers, he signed the Declaration of Independence. He was America’s first Postmaster General.