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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), as well as the opera, Porgy and Bess (1935). In 1973, composer he received accolades on an 8-cent stamp showing a scene from his folk opera "Porgy and Bess." |
| Face value | 8 Cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | US 1093 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | US 1484 |
| Series | American arts |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 139152000 |
| Issue date | 28/02/1973 |
| Print technique | Photogravure |
| Printed by | Bureau of Engraving and Printing |
| Perforation | 11 |
| Height | 31.00 mm |
| Width | 40.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
