
Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Definitive
United States · 1908 · 1¢
A green definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '1 CENT' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which honored two key figures in American history and served as the primary definitive postage for over a decade.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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