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common1900-1945
Washington-Franklin Issue, 9c Salmon Red
United States · 1917 · 9c
A salmon red definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '9 CENTS' at the bottom.
Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were issued during World War I and served as standard postage for various mail services in the United States.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott499
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
