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Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp

Name: Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, set within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed above, and '1 CENT' is below.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive issue that served as the primary postage for the United States for over a decade. It honored key figures in American history, including Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father and the first Postmaster General.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figure definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott331

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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