United States
Benjamin Franklin
Scott 5 · General Issues
About this stamp
The “Benjamin Franklin” stamp was issued by United States in 1851. This 1c blue stamp belongs to the “1851-57” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 5. It has a perforation measurement of Imperf..
It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Unwatermarked watermark and Water-activated gum. Approximately Unknown Amount Printed copies were produced.
Catalogue recordStamp details
- Country/Territory
- United States
- Standard country
- United States
- Entity type
- Country
- Country issuing years
- 1857-
- Category
- General Issues
- Scott number
- 5
- Description
- Benjamin Franklin
- Series
- 1851-57
- Year issued
- 1851
- Denomination
- 1c
- Face value
- 100.0000
- Colour
- Blue
- Perforation
- Imperf.
- Watermark
- Unwatermarked
- Printing method
- Engraving
- Gum
- Water-activated
- Stamp type
- Definitive
- Number produced
- Unknown Amount Printed
- NH percentage
- 100
- Comments
- One of the rarest U.S. stamps: Scott #5 is considered one of the rarest and most valuable United States postage stamps. Only a handful of used and unused examples are known to exist.
Benjamin Franklin: This stamp features Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father and prominent figure in American history.
1-cent denomination: It was issued in 1851 with a 1-cent denomination, intended for use on drop letters (local mail delivery).
Type I printing: This stamp is classified as a "Type I" printing, characterized by the complete frame design with ornaments at the top and bottom.
Imperforate: Like many early stamps, Scott #5 was issued without perforations, requiring users to separate them with scissors or a knife.
Color variations: The stamp exists in three distinct shades of blue: pale blue, dark blue, and a shade in between.
Plate flaws: A few minor plate flaws are known to exist, such as the "broken dentil" flaw, adding to the rarity and value of certain examples.
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