United States 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin, Washington-Franklin Series

United States · 1912 · 1 Cent

This stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. It is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, known for its simple yet elegant designs and widespread use.

The Washington-Franklin series was a long-running and widely used definitive stamp series in the United States, issued from 1908 to 1922, reflecting the nation's postal needs in the early 20th century. The 1-cent denomination was commonly used for postcards.