Monday, January 19, 2009
Edgar Allan Poe Bicentennial
Born Jan 19, 1809 - died Oct 7, 1849.
Edgar Allan Poe Bicentennial in Richmond Virginia
On January 16, 2009 the United States Postal Service issued a "Poe Bicentennial" stamp to commemorate the American writer. Issued from the Library of Virginia in Richmond, VA, the stamp artwork portrait is by Michael Deas.
Photo of Library of Virginia Poe Event Jan 2009.
Click to see larger Poe image.
Read more about Poe and the 2009 Bicentennial events in Richmond VA at weemsis.com
