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    What two famous Americans have appeared on more U.S. stamps than any others?

    Question #1317. Asked by Jim Bob. (Apr 16 00 10:21 PM)


    Eric

    		Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.

    Apr 17 00, 2:55 AM
    zbeckabee

    		"Since that first issue in 1847, Benjamin Franklin's likeness has appeared on numerous United States regular issue or definitive stamps and on several U.S. and foreign commemorative stamps. Only President George Washington has appeared on more postage stamps."

    http://www.historybuff.com/library/refbfranklin.html


    Jan 24 08, 1:30 AM

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