Jack Kilby – Inventor of the Integrated Circuit – Signed First Day Cover

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Jack Kilby signed Official First Day Cover from the Progress in Electronics series, issued July 10, 1973, and postmarked New York, New York. The ArtCraft cachet illustrates key milestones in electronics, including the transistor, radio tube, microphone, and integrated circuitry, paired with the 15¢ Progress in Electronics commemorative stamp. Kilby’s autograph appears clearly in blue ink at the lower right.

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Jack Kilby (1923–2005) was an American engineer best known for inventing the integrated circuit, a breakthrough that made modern computers, smartphones, and electronics possible. While working at Texas Instruments in 1958, Kilby successfully demonstrated the first working IC, revolutionizing electronic design. His invention laid the foundation for the digital age and transformed industries worldwide. In recognition of his work, Kilby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000.

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