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US 1-cent Franklin Stamp (Washington-Franklin Series)
common1900-1945

US 1-cent Franklin Stamp (Washington-Franklin Series)

United States · 1908 ·

A green stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin within an oval frame. 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' is inscribed at the top, and 'ONE CENT' is at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin definitive series, which served as the primary postage stamps for the United States from 1908 to 1922. It honored key figures in American history and facilitated mail service during a period of significant national growth.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott331

Image: US postcard publisher · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.35
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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