Benjamin Franklin $2 Washington-Franklin Issue
United States · 1920 · $2
The stamp features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame, set against a carmine background with black text. 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and the '$2' denomination is at the bottom.
Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin definitive series, this $2 stamp was issued in 1920, featuring Benjamin Franklin, a key Founding Father. These stamps were workhorse issues for US mail, with higher denominations like this often used for international postage or heavier parcels.
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Engraved
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Image: U.S. Post Office / Bureau of Engraving and Printing / · License: Public domain
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