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US stamp 1851 1c Franklin
very rarepre-1900

US stamp 1851 1c Franklin

United States · 1851 ·

1-cent 1851 series United States postage stamp, imperforate, depicting the first US postmaster, Benjamin Franklin. This stamp was printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear Co.

This stamp was issued in 1851. 1-cent 1851 series United States postage stamp, imperforate, depicting the first US postmaster, Benjamin Franklin. This stamp was printed by Toppan, C

Printing Method

Engraved

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,440
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,264
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,480
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,740
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$696

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