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U.S. #864
1940 1¢ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Famous Americans Series – Poets
Issue Date: February 16, 1940
First City: Portland, Maine
Quantity Issued: 51,603,580
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforation: 10 ½ x 11
Color: Bright blue green
Portrayed on U.S. #864, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote poems that often featured subjects of myths and legends. His “Song of Hiawatha,” “Evangeline,” and “Paul Revere’s Ride” made him one of America’s most respected poets