Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Definitive
United States · 1908 · 1¢
This definitive stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame. The inscription 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and '1 CENT' is at the bottom.
Issued as part of the long-running Washington-Franklin definitive series, this stamp honored Benjamin Franklin, a key Founding Father and the first Postmaster General of the United States. These stamps served as the primary postage for everyday mail for over a decade.
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Engraved
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