Issue prominent americans series series of 1902 special handling stamps. The firm featured the 2c cover on their seasons greetings card of 190506 as the rarest. The catalog advises users that the stamp design of scott 594 measures approximately 19 by 21 millimeters, and scott 596 measures approximately 19 by 22mm. The z grill is a 1 cent stamp featuring benjamin franklin of which only two are known to exist. Find great deals on ebay for benjamin franklin stamps. For the support of the civil and military establishments of the country, and to discharge the heavy debt contracted in the last war. Our colorful display case shows both sides of the coin, and features the history of one of americas founding fathers. Postage stamps depicting george washington and benjamin franklin, issued by the u. Around this time precanceled stamps appear, on this issue they usually command a slight premium. When our firm was asked to offer it in the 2005 rarities of the world sale. Below is a typical example of a cleaned stamp where someone has attempted to remove the pen cancel. Original us stamp 1 cent ben franklin green old stamps, rare stamps. The united states expanded from 29 to 37 states by 1869.
Dentyne chewing gum keeps your teeth white the gum that cleans teeth polishes the enamel from a race for dentyne chewing gum state fair of texas. This stamp was a copy of the famous painting by john vanderlyn and a feature of the stamp was an unusual doubleprinted vignette, with normal and inverted printing applied. Hobbizine stamp value guides list prices in new and used condition. Benjamin franklin with images vintage postage stamps. Get the best deals on 1 cent us postage stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. Details about series 1902 benjamin franklin 1 cent stamp. These feature the deep green ink printed on a slightly different paper that has a blueishgray tint. However, the booklets were not issued until march 6, 1907. Helping to identify your stamps, find out their value and sell them. How much are series 1902 used benjamin franklin stamps are. Very rare 1902 franklin stamp in very fine shape hard to find them used no returns postage pd. Many of the stamps, however, did not even reach post. Series 1902 benjamin franklin 1 cent stamp and postcard nice. The complete benjamin franklin silver halfdollar collection.
A watermark can be identified by holding the stamp up to a light source, or with the aid of a watermark tray and benzine fluid. Jun 09, 20 a new stamp from canada post featuring u. Rare 1 cent lime green ben franklin stamp postal maybe scott 594596. The introduction of postage stamps in the uk in may 1840 was received with great interest in the united states and around the world. In the early washingtonfranklin issues 19081911, every design incorporated a pair of olive branches surrounding one or the other of the two profiles. Recent us stamp prices scott catalog 300 from the latest philatelic auctions 1903 1c benjamin franklin. Educated at boston grammar school, benjamin apprenticed with his father, and then his halfbrother, peter, a controversial printer in boston. Blue green gorgeous stamp, large, even margins, light facefree cancel, extremely fine beauty. The top 10 most valuable us stamps alternative investment coach. Helping you find out the value of your stamps and giving you information on how to sell them. Do the americans pay any considerable taxes among themselves. Since the united states post office issued its first stamp in 1847, over 4000 stamps have been issued. In rare instances this stamp is worth more than a couple of dollars.
This stamp is part of what is known as the 18701888 large. From 1912 on, however, the franklinhead issues would instead appear with oak leaves near the bottom of the oval in the image. Postal service described franklin as a printer, newspaper publisher, and author of poor richards almanack. The ornate new designs, however, were not the only addition to the 1902 series. Benjamin franklin stamp rare dark green 1 cent 17061790. They were all engraved on watermarked doublelined usps paper, and they were perforated 12. Looking for a stamp series postage one cent franklin 1902 1706 1790. I can post another image beside a ruler if that helps. Us stamps general issues of 1902 1908 definitive us stamps were completely redesigned by the us bureau of engraving in 1902 and 1903. Using the washington franklin table start working from the left column in the table to begin stamp identification.
When the stamps are printed on a colored background, as the 1895 series is, the latter method is preferred. The new stamp to be issued by canada post monday is already raising eyebrows for its depiction of the. Feb 23, 2012 this pin was discovered by susan arakelian. Notable issues and features of rare and valuable 1cent benjamin franklin stamps include.
Little interest in them was shown by collectors at the time. Lest there should be a mistake made by some one unfamiliar with benjamin franklins visage the name franklin and the dates of his birth and death are. Benjamin franklin 17061790 franklin 1 cent stamp value 1 cent bin jamin franklin 1902 darck lilahused. Us stamps pictures postage stamp collecting, postage. This paper is an assessment of ben franklins evolving figure in u. Rare benjamin franklin 1 cent stamp used vf partial gum old stamps, rare. The 2c harding rotary perf 11 stamp was discovered in 1938 by leslie lewis of the new york firm, stanley gibbons inc.
The series of 1902, also known as the second bureau issue, is a set of definitive postage stamps in fourteen denominations ranging between one cent and five dollars, produced by the u. Benjamin franklin, coil stamp country united states of america. Postage stamps and postal history of the united states. While stamps of this design were the common 1cent stamps of the 1860s, the zgrill is distinguished by having the socalled z variety of a grill pressed into the stamp, creating tiny indentations in the paper.
He incorporated into the frame design symbols of franklins scientific experimentations with electricity. This article lists people who have been featured on united states postage stamps, listed by their name, the year they were first featured on a stamp, and a very short description of their notability. The benjamin franklin z grill, or simply zgrill, is a 1cent postage stamp issued by the united states postal service in february 1868 depicting benjamin franklin. The normal 1c stamp of the 1902 series scott 300 was issued in early 1903. The 19011907 regular and commemorative issues inlcudes panamerican, lousiana purchase, and jamestown commemoratives. Click on the links below to see benjamin franklin stamps, george washington postage stamps, and more. It would be private enterprise, however, that brought stamps to the u. Both of these stamps sold well below the average price of. The postcard of wildwood, nj was stamped on august 23, 1933. Franklin 1 cent stamps 594 or 596 possibly the ebay community. Hi, i recently came across these franklin 1 cent stamps.
Get the best deals on 1 cent us postage stamps when you shop the largest online. Us stamps general issues of 19021908 stamp collecting world. The stamps, designed by richard sheaff, scottsdale, arizona, go on sale nationwide april 8, 2006. Postal service, and learn from indepth insights and opinions from u. All the stamps of the new series essentially conformed to a uniform design plan. Benjamin franklin, testimony to parliament on the stamp act, february 1766 one month after benjamin franklins testimony to parliament, the stamp act was repealed. Very rare green line george washington 1 c stamp and ben franklin both 1907 1 cent emerald green used united states stamps for sale you will get the exact stamp. Examination before the committee of the whole of the house of commons. Benjamin franklin us postage 1 cent stamp 1902 green well centered used. These products will be available while supplies last at postal stores, online at. Series of 1902 united states postage stamps wikipedia. This was the first 1c booklet pane issued by the u. The postal servicetm will issue 39cent commemorative stamps, benjamin franklin, in four designs, in a pressure sensitive adhesive psa pane of 20 item 459100, on april 7, 2006, in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
In addition, the ornaments in the upper corners were shaded. The united states post office department released its first two postage stamps in 1847, featuring george washington on one, and benjamin franklin on the other. Brookman stamp company 2020 united states price list. Each stamp in this series bears the inscription, series 1902. Whitman collection of outstanding united states stamps, part three. Message me on youtube with an offer or you can wait for the ebay auction. Benjamin franklin printed by the american bank note company large banknote issue special printing 1. The scott 357 benjamin franklin 1cent stamp was printed in 1909.
The stamp is placed face down in the tray, and a small drop of solution is dropped onto it. Known by collectors as the gingerbread definitives because of their ornate borders, the regular issues of stamps released between 1902 and 1908 in several series marked a departure for the bureau of engraving and printing bep. Series 1902 benjamin franklin 1 cent stamp cancelled ebay. The prominent americans issues features an image of benjamin franklin 17061790 on the 7cent stamp. For the first time in postal history, an american woman was honored.
Presidents of the united states have frequently appeared on u. Stamp collecting free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Benjamin franklin 1c ultramarine stamp price, value. Benjamin franklin stamps george washington postage stamp. Since the united states post office issued its first stamp in 1847, over 4,000 stamps have been issued and over 800 people featured. This caused some concern abroad, as many european philatelists wondered whether the u. Full perfect gum, no postmark, no trace of stamp hinge mark mnh. List of people on the postage stamps of the united states wikiwand. Beautiful rare 1933 green 1 cent benjamin franklin stamp, canceled. The design was taken from the portrait bust of benjamin franklin by jean antoine houdon. Examination before the committee of the whole of the house of.
Stamp catalogue is a free online stamp catalogue for stamp collecting stamp values and online stamp price guide. If you are a serious stamp collector looking for benjamin franklin 1cent stamps, searching ebay allows you to consider listings from around the world in a short amount of time. Benjamin franklin was born in boston, massachusetts, the tenth son of josiah, a candle purveyor, and abiah folger. The washingtonfranklin issues are a series of definitive u. Gary griffith presents his hypothesis in united states stamps 192226 that rotaryprinted sheets of 400 were first reduced to panes of 100 and then fed through the 11gauge perforating machine normally used for flat plate sheets. The benjamin franklin z grill, or simply zgrill, is a 1cent postage stamp issued by the united. The correct catalog number is where the horizontal row intersects the column with the stamps denomination. Benjamin franklin testifies against the stamp act q. Exultant americans celebrated across the colonieschurch bells were rung, days of public rejoicing were held, thanksgiving sermons were delivered and widely published. The washingtonfranklin issues which gradually replaced the 1902 stamps beginning in late 1908 represented a drastic stylistic reaction to the profusion and variety of elaborate ornament marking their predecessors. Duplessis in the book entitled the pictorial life of benjamin franklin, printer inspired the stamps vignette. May 20, 2011 on march 3, 1847, congress fixed the future of the u. Examination before the committee of the whole of the house. Ben franklin, americas postage stamp star on the wane.
Details about series 1902 benjamin franklin 1 cent stamp cancelled. Value of series postage one cent franklin 1902 1706 1790. What the value of a 1 cent benjamin franklin stamp 1923. Among these there are only five sound stamps, including one with perforated. Several benjamin franklin 1cent stamps are prized for their collector value as well as being iconic artifacts of american history. If you examine the forehead of both the stamps shown below you will notice the trace of a line, evidence of the cleaning. List of people on the postage stamps of the united states. Stamp act crisis, 17651766, repeal of stamp act, american. John basilone 2005 marine, medal of honor recipient. You can purchased them used for about 15 or 20 cents.
Bureau of engraving and printing and issued by the united states post office. Here you can find information on stamps, old postage stamps, collectors stamps, commemorative stamps, the value of old postage stamps, what are stamps worth, free stamp values for rare stamps and philately. If it is, you have a winner keep track of news surrounding new and classic stamps of the u. In may 1908, a supply of 25 sheets 400 stamps per sheet of the 4c 1902. These were taken on both sides of the bridge but in equally foggy and rainy weather. The cent denomination was added, and two new faces were introduced benjamin harrison and admiral david farragut. Unfollow benjamin franklin 1 2 cent stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Series 1902 benjamin franklin stamp very rare sc 300 green line one cent postage. Pictorials and twocolor printing were introduced in 1869. Media in category benjamin franklin on stamps the following 108 files are in this category, out of 108 total. The distinctive feature of this issue is that it employs only two engraved heads set in ovalswashington and franklin in full profileand replicates one or another of these portraits on every stamp.
Stamp distribution offices sdos will receive an automatic distribution of the following 39cent benjamin franklin stamped envelope items. Many of the stamps, however, did not even reach post offices until 1903, and the next general issues were not produced until 1908. The advent of presidents on postage stamps has been definitive to u. The set includes a franklin half dollar and a colorful franklin halfcent stamp from the 1954 liberty issue series. Old 1912 benjamin franklin 10 ten cent stamp orange yellow used. Senate to recommend that the recent english postal reformsstandardized rates and the use of postage stamps be adopted in america. Rare 1 cent lime green ben franklin stamp postal maybe. How much are series 1902 used benjamin franklin stamps are worth. See more ideas about stamp, rare stamps and stamp collecting. Benjamin franklin us postage 1 cent stamp 1902 green well centered used lightly the rare 1 cent benjamin franklin stamp shipped with usps first class package. Im trying to figure out the perforations to determine if any are 594 or 596. As part of our expanding american portrait series of coin and stamp sets, this new set celebrates one of the most famous and popular men from americas earliest history.
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