Collectorium · Postage stamp
1 Cent – Benjamin Franklin (Large Bank Note, variety A)
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM Classic American postmark from the Large Bank Note series. A engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin, a nominal 1 cent and ultramarin blue stamp. Perforated and used, with slightly round postmark. The specimen is the first of the two marks stored in the common pocket. Catalog identification: Scott 145. CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott 145. Most likely attribution: Scott 145. Confidence: high. Possible alternatives: Exact catalog determination cannot be confirmed only by the face scandal.
- Category
- Postage stamp
- Year / period
- 1870–1873
- Country
- United States of America
- Denomination
- 1 cent
- Material
- Paper
- Collectorium
- № ST-0012A
Sources
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/about-us-stamps-classic-period-1847-1893-national-bank-note-company-1861-1872/large-bank
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/about-us-stamps-classic-period-1847-1893-continental-bank-note-company-1873-1878/large
- https://1847us.com/1870identifier/
- https://www.sutherlandphilatelics.com.au/lists/usa.pdf