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Benjamin Franklin 13c Yellow-Green
common1900-1945

Benjamin Franklin 13c Yellow-Green

United States · 1919 · 13¢

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed above the portrait, and '13 CENTS' is below.

This stamp is part of the long-running Washington-Franklin definitive series, honoring key figures in American history. Benjamin Franklin was a prominent statesman, diplomat, and inventor during the American Revolution.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott525

Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

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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

$3
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

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