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Stamp commemorating the discovery of Benzene

  • 1964-Aug-14

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1964 German stamp commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of Benzene. The stamp depicts the Kekulé structure of benzene, which was first created by August Kekulé (1829-1896) in 1865.

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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute
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  • Digitization supported by Maria Sturm and Elliott Shore at Othmer Library After Hours, April 9, 2025.

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  • Box 1

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Deutsche Bundespost. “Stamp Commemorating the Discovery of Benzene,” August 14, 1964. Witco Stamp Collection, Box 1. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/pvt5oa0.

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