John Gault
Biography
Born in Boston. Employed as a machinist. Married to Pamelia Prior. He received a license from Congress to produce encased postage stamps. He received a patent August 12, 1862. About 150 varieties were produced.
He died in Manhattan.
Source credit: Pete Smith, American Numismatic Biographies
Bio Snapshot
Date of Birth: 1831 - Dec - 19Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Date of Death: 1900 - Mar - 1