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commonpre-1900
1894 1-cent Benjamin Franklin definitive stamp
United States · 1894 · 1 cent
A 1-cent definitive postage stamp from 1894 featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' at the top.
Part of the 1894 Bureau issue, this stamp reflects the standard practice of depicting historical figures on US definitive postage, with Benjamin Franklin being a recurring subject.
Printing Method
Engraved
Themes
Catalog Numbers
scott264
Image: postalmuseum.si.edu · License: CC0
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
