common1900-1945

US 1-cent Franklin Stamp, 1902-08 Series

Name: US 1-cent Franklin Stamp, 1902-08 Series
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1¢

The stamp features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'ONE CENT' below.

This stamp is part of the 1902-08 definitive series, which replaced the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition issue. It was a common stamp used for domestic first-class mail at the time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait historical-figure definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott300

Image: US postcard publisher · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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