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United States 1c Benjamin Franklin, Rotary Press Printing

Name: United States 1c Benjamin Franklin, Rotary Press Printing
Brand: United States

United States · 1921 · 1c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The design is based on a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and was part of the Fourth Bureau Issue. This specific version was printed using the rotary press method, which can be distinguished from earlier flat plate printings by its slightly larger dimensions.

Issued during the post-World War I era, this stamp was a workhorse of the US postal system, primarily used for paying the rate for postcards and unsealed third-class mail.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents famous-people statesmen

Catalog Numbers

scott544

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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