Crawford Long Stamp

On April 8, 1940, the U.S. Post Office released a 2¢ commemorative stamp honoring Georgia physician Dr. Crawford Long. First day of issue ceremonies were held in Jefferson, Ga., where Long performed the first surgery, on March 30, 1842, while the patient was under anesthesia. The date of issue did not fall on any significant anniversary associated with Long's life (as is usually the case when a commemorative stamp is released). Rather, the stamp was part of a 35-stamp "Famous Americans" series of stamps issued in 1940, and the Post Office had simply selected April 8 for the release of two stamps in that series.

Click here to view first day of issue covers of the Long stamp.

Click here for biographical information on Crawford Long.
 
 

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