About This Stamp
The 10-cent Famous American Authors stamp, issued February 13, 1940, pictures Samuel L. Clemens (1835–1910), better known by his pen name "Mark Twain." Mark Twain was possibly the most popular author in his time. His many works include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and the non-fiction book Life on the Mississippi.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: February 13, 1940
First Day of Issue Location: Hannibal, Missouri