About This Stamp
The 5-cent Famous American Authors stamp, issued February 5, 1940, honors Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). Alcott's most famous stories are the semi-autobiographical Little Women and Little Men. Another of her published works is Hospital Sketches, a recollection of her experiences as a nurse in the American Civil War. She also worked tirelessly for the temperance and women's suffrage movements.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: February 5, 1940
First Day of Issue Location: Concord, Massachusetts