A Benjamin Franklin one-cent stamp, particularly a scarce example, represents a tangible piece of American postal and printing history. Factors like condition, printing errors, and surviving quantities determine rarity and value. A... Read more »
The one-cent denomination postage stamp featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin and printed in green was a common sight on mail for many years. Issued numerous times with varying designs and shades... Read more »
The first definitive postage stamp of the United States, released in 1847, depicted one of the Founding Fathers and featured a face value equal to one penny. Engraved portraits of Franklin, based... Read more »