uncommon1900-1945

United States 1917 Washington-Franklin 7-cent Black

Name: United States 1917 Washington-Franklin 7-cent Black
Brand: United States

United States · 1917 · 7 cents

A 7-cent black stamp from the 1917 Washington-Franklin issue, featuring a profile portrait of George Washington. This stamp was part of a definitive series widely used for postage.

The Washington-Franklin series was a long-running definitive stamp series in the United States, issued from 1908 to 1922, depicting George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. The 1917 issue saw changes in perforation and printing methods due to wartime demands and postal rate adjustments.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

historical-figures presidents george-washington

Catalog Numbers

scott499

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$35

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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