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First US stamp Franklin 5c 1847 issue
very rarepre-1900

First US stamp Franklin 5c 1847 issue

United States · 1847 ·

First federal postage stamp of the USA, Franklin, 5 cents, 1847

This stamp was issued in 1847. First federal postage stamp of the USA, Franklin, 5 cents, 1847

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,680
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,408
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,560
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,780
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$712

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.