1974 10c Famous Works of Art: Raphael

U.S. #1530
1974 10¢ Raphael
Famous Works of Art

Issue Date: June 6, 1974
Quantity: 190,156,800

Printed By:Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Photogravure

Perforations: 11

Color: Multicolored

The image for this stamp is from the Italian artist Raphael's "School of Athens" in the Vatican. Raphael gave Heraclitus the features of Michelangelo. The stamp is part of the "Famous Works of Art" series, issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union. The eight stamps feature the theme of writing and reading letters. The design of each stamp was taken from paintings done by international artists.