US One Cent Benjamin Franklin Definitive
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 the portrait, and 'ONE CENT' is below.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage for the United States for over a decade. It honored Benjamin Franklin, a key Founding Father, and facilitated everyday mail services during a period of significant national growth.
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