Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent Definitive Stamp
United States · 1912 · 1¢
A green 1-cent stamp featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin in an oval frame. The text 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is at the top, and '1 CENT' is at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father, was the first Postmaster General of the United States.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Off-center or visible wear
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