very rarepre-1900

US stamp 1851 1c Type IV

Name: US stamp 1851 1c Type IV
Brand: United States

United States · 1851 · 1¢

1-cent 1851 series United States postage stamp, imperforate, type IV, 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, type IV, depicting the first US postmaster, Benjamin Franklin. This stamp was printed by

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

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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.