FIRST DAY OF ISSUE  Honoring Dr. Ephraim McDowellPerformed the first successful abdominal operation recorded anywhere... at Danville, Kentucky in 1806. 4-cent Stamp Blockwith Illustration of Ephraim McDowellIssued at Danville KY, Dec 3 1959 FDC U.S. 4-cent stamp Honoring Dr. Ephraim McDowell. Block of 4 stamps. Postmarked Danville KY, Dec 3 1959 Please shop our ever expanding store! Be sure to add us to your favorites list! Thank you. Powered by Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.