Added by | Maciej Pasztor |
General Description : | Henryk Arctowski (15 July 1871 – 21 February 1958; born Henryk Artzt, was a Polish scientist and explorer. Living in exile for a large part of his life, he was one of the first persons to winter in Antarctica and became an internationally renowned meteorologist. He was instrumental in restoring Polish independence after the First World War. Several geographical features, the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station and a medal of the National Academy of Sciences are named in his honor. (Wikipedia) |
Face value | 1 Złoty |
Catalog code (Michel) | 2281 |
Catalog code (Scott) | 2002 |
Catalog code | Polish Stamps Catalog 2133 |
Series | Polish Scientists |
Place in series | 1 |
Stamp colour | Multicolored |
Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
Print run | 56,139,000 |
Designer | Tadeusz Michaluk |
Paper type | Middel; white; chalky |
Print technique | Photogravure |
Printed by | PWPW (Państwowa Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych) |
Perforation | 10¾ x 11 (comb) |
Height | 49.00 mm |
Width | 35.30 mm |
Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |