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Benjamin Franklin 1c Green Stamp, 1898
commonpre-1900

Benjamin Franklin 1c Green Stamp, 1898

United States · 1898 ·

A 1-cent green definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, issued in 1898 as part of a regular series.

This stamp is part of the 1898 regular issue, which replaced the earlier 1894-97 issues. It served as a standard definitive stamp for basic postage rates in the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott279

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.35

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