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Benjamin Franklin Definitive

Name: Benjamin Franklin Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1907 · 1¢

The stamp features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 1902-08 definitive series, which featured portraits of various US historical figures. The 1-cent denomination was commonly used for postcards and first-class mail at the time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait historical-figure definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott300

Image: Lottie · License: Public domain

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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

$0.2

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