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very rarepre-1900
Franklin SC1 1847
United States · 1847 · 24¢
The first U.S. postage stamp: Ben Franklin (Red Brown) 5 Cents (Scott #1) U.S. Post Office, 1847
This stamp was issued in 1847. The first U.S. postage stamp: Ben Franklin (Red Brown) 5 Cents (Scott #1) U.S. Post Office, 1847
Printing Method
Engraved
Themes
Catalog Numbers
scott1
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10,680Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$6,408Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$3,560Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1,780Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$712Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
