But precisely the right 1¢ Franklin sold for $190,000, Kansas City precancel and all, at the Siegel Galleries in New York City in 2018. Note: Column revised as of February 2020. This column is featured on page 1166 of the December 2018 issue of The American Philatelist.

When did the first Penny Franklin stamp come out?

If there are any green specks of ink, the stamp is a flat plate printing and therefore is Scott 552, the unwatermarked 1¢ Franklin issued January 17, 1923. The most common of all the “penny Franklin” stamps, more than four billion of these were issued. An example is shown in Figure 1.

Which is the oldest stamp in the United States?

1851 Benjamin Franklin is one of the oldest U.S. stamps. It is designed in blue color and features an imperforate frame. Because the plates were laid by hand, the stamps often required re-cutting to adjust their position, individual designs came with various impressions, which led to the recognition of eight basic types.

Who was the first person to receive a postage stamp?

Naturally, a great deal of correspondence was exchanged before 1847—the United States Post Office Department was established in 1792—but those letters were mostly paid for by the receiver. Benjamin Franklin, who along with George Washington graced the first stamps, has a fascinating history with the post, filled with intrigue.

What kind of stamp is a 1 cent Franklin stamp?

The Scott 552 was a flat plate printed stamp, not a rotary printed stamp. The Scott 552 Ben Franklin 1-cent stamp does not have a watermark. There are several notable issues of the 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp that are rarer and harder to find, making them highly desirable for their value and significance.

What’s the value of a 1870-71 national stamp?

1870-71 National Banknote without Grill Denom. Description Mint Used 7 cent Stanton – vermilion $400.00 $45.00 10 cent Jefferson – brown $550.00 $16.50 12 cent Clay – dull violet $925.00 $100.00 15 cent Webster – bright orange $1,025.00 $95.00

Where can I find a copy of the Franklin stamp?

An easy and reliable way to do that is to find a copy of the first stamp we eliminated, that unwatermarked flat plate-printed Franklin (Scott 552), and carefully cut a square out of each corner of the design.

Where do the prices of US stamps come from?

These prices for U.S. stamps are provided as a service to Hobbizine readers. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in philatelic publications, and public auction results.