US 1-cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp
United States · 1902 · 1¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '1' is visible in the lower corners.
This stamp is part of the 1902-08 definitive series, which replaced the 1894-98 series and was the first to feature the full names of the depicted individuals. It served as the standard postage for postcards and printed matter.
Printing Method
Engraved
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