
U.S. #1245
5¢ John Muir
Issue Date: April 29, 1964
City: Martinez, CA
Quantity: 120,310,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori Press
Perforations: 11
Color: Brown, green, yellow green, and olive
The stamp features John Muir's portrait with a dramatic backdrop of Yosemite Valley, showcasing towering pines and granite cliffs—landscapes he loved and worked to protect.
John Muir was the Founder of the Sierra Club in 1892. He was a key advocate for Yosemite National Park and was instrumental in the creation of America's National Park system.
U.S. #1245
5¢ John Muir
Issue Date: April 29, 1964
City: Martinez, CA
Quantity: 120,310,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori Press
Perforations: 11
Color: Brown, green, yellow green, and olive
The stamp features John Muir's portrait with a dramatic backdrop of Yosemite Valley, showcasing towering pines and granite cliffs—landscapes he loved and worked to protect.
John Muir was the Founder of the Sierra Club in 1892. He was a key advocate for Yosemite National Park and was instrumental in the creation of America's National Park system.