Classic Green One Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamps | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Green One Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamps

The 1 Benjamin Franklin stamp, printed in green, represents a significant piece of American philatelic history. Issued for several decades starting in the mid-20th century, this small adhesive label featuring the Founding... Read more »
Classic 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamp Guide

The first postage stamp issued by the United States government in 1847 depicted Benjamin Franklin and cost one cent. Numerous varieties exist, distinguishable by shades of ink, grill patterns, and perforation types.... Read more »
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Classic One Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamps | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic One Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamps

A stamp with a face value of one cent and bearing the likeness of Benjamin Franklin represents a significant piece of American postal history. These stamps, issued across various periods, provide a... Read more »
Honoring Banneker: A Postage Stamp Legacy | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Honoring Banneker: A Postage Stamp Legacy

The United States Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring Benjamin Banneker, a free African American almanac author, surveyor, astronomer, and farmer, in 1980. Part of the Black Heritage series, this philatelic... Read more »
Classic One Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic One Cent Benjamin Franklin Stamp Guide

The first postage stamp issued by the United States government, released in 1847, depicted Benjamin Franklin and cost a single penny. This iconic adhesive enabled efficient and affordable communication across the expanding... Read more »
Collectible Benjamin Franklin One Cent Stamp Value Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collectible Benjamin Franklin One Cent Stamp Value Guide

A one-cent stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin represents a small piece of American philatelic history. These stamps, issued across several decades, depict one of the Founding Fathers and symbolize a bygone era of... Read more »
Collectible Benjamin Franklin Half Cent Stamps | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Collectible Benjamin Franklin Half Cent Stamps

The first United States coin to bear a portrait of an American, rather than a symbolic representation of Liberty, was a copper coin worth one-half cent. Issued from 1793 to 1857, this... Read more »
1 Benjamin Franklin Stamp Value: Guide & Prices | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

1 Benjamin Franklin Stamp Value: Guide & Prices

A one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp represents a small piece of American postal history. Factors influencing a stamp’s price include its condition (mint or used), printing variations, errors, and market demand. A pristine,... Read more »
Classic 1/2c Benjamin Franklin Stamp Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic 1/2c Benjamin Franklin Stamp Guide

The one-half cent postage stamp, featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, was issued by the United States Postal Service from 1863 to 1873. This denomination served a specific purpose during a time... Read more »
Classic Benjamin Franklin Postage Stamps & History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Classic Benjamin Franklin Postage Stamps & History

A depiction of one of the United States’ Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, frequently appears on postage issued by the United States Postal Service. These stamps serve as miniature tributes to his contributions... Read more »