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John Wesley Powell Expedition Set of 4 x 6 Cent US Postage Stamps Scot 1374



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John Wesley Powell Expedition
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Scot #1374
although these stamps have never been used they have slightly yellowed (not very noticeable) due to poor storage. yet they are still in very good condition.

1969 6v John Wesley Powell Expedition US Postage Stamp Unused

Catalog #1374

Issue Date: August 1, 1969

City: Page, AZ

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Lithographed, engraved

Color: Black, ocher and light blue



This stamp honors John Wesley Powell, who was the first white man to explore the Green and Colorado Rivers when he made the perilous journey along a 1,000-mile stretch of the Grand Canyon.



John Wesley Powell Explores the Grand Canyon

John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, led two geographic explorations down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. On May 24, 1869, 10 men in four boats embarked on a journey that covered almost 1,000 miles through uncharted canyons. Three months later only 6 of the company emerged from the depths of the Grand Canyon. In 1871-72, Powell led a second expedition through the Grand Canyon. This expedition was much more successful – producing the first accurate maps of the area, and over 100 photographs.