Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent
United States · 1908 · 1 cent
The stamp features a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, set within an oval frame. It is printed in green with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '1 CENT' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, which served as the definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. It honored Benjamin Franklin, a key figure in American history, and was widely used for first-class mail.
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Engraved
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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