Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) - First Telephone Communication

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) - First Telephone Communication

Year
1976
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Scientists & Inventors

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 288A
Yvert & Tellier
KM 142

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
Issued in 1976, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first successful telephone communication (1876-1976) and honors Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor most closely associated with the practical development of the telephone. The design features Bell's portrait alongside an early telephone demonstration, illustrating the breakthrough that revolutionized long-distance voice communication and transformed the modern world.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros celebrated one of the most important technological achievements in the history of communications. The issue highlighted the telephone's role in connecting people across great distances and recognized Bell's contribution to the development of global telecommunications and human interaction.