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US 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp

Name: US 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1¢

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and '1 CENT' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, which served as the definitive postage for the United States for over a decade. It honored key figures in American history, like Benjamin Franklin, a prominent Founding Father.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figures 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

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

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.