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Benjamin Franklin
Scott 8 · General Issues
About this stamp
The “Benjamin Franklin” stamp was issued by United States in 1857. This 1c blue stamp belongs to the “1851-57” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 8. It has a perforation measurement of Imperf..
It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Unwatermarked watermark and Water-activated gum. It was printed by Toppan, Carpenter & Co. Approximately 12,300,000 copies were produced.
Stamp Database recordStamp details
- Country/Territory
- United States
- Standard country
- United States
- Entity type
- Country
- Country issuing years
- 1857-
- Category
- General Issues
- Scott number
- 8
- Description
- Benjamin Franklin
- Series
- 1851-57
- Year issued
- 1857
- Denomination
- 1c
- Colour
- Blue
- Perforation
- Imperf.
- Watermark
- Unwatermarked
- Printing method
- Engraving
- Printer
- Toppan, Carpenter & Co
- Gum
- Water-activated
- Stamp type
- Definitive
- Number produced
- 12,300,000
- NH percentage
- 100
- Comments
- Second highest denomination of the 1851 series: With a denomination of 12 cents, this stamp was second only to the 30-cent Scott #6 in the first series of U.S. postage stamps.
George Washington: It features the same portrait of George Washington as Scott #6, based on the painting by Gilbert Stuart.
Type II printing: This stamp is also a Type II printing, with the simplified frame design lacking the full ornaments of the Type I printings.
Green shade: Scott #8 was printed in a distinctive green shade, which can vary in intensity and tone from one stamp to another.
"Guide Dots": Similar to Scott #6 and #7, this stamp exhibits small "guide dots" in the corners of the design, which were used during the printing process.
Rarity: Though not as rare as the 1-cent and 5-cent values from the 1851 series, Scott #8 is still a relatively scarce stamp, especially in sound condition with original gum.
Re-engraved: The portrait of Washington on this stamp was re-engraved from the original Type I printing, resulting in subtle differences that are of interest to specialist collectors.
Cancellation Types: The types of cancellations used on the stamp can significantly impact its value and desirability. Fancy cancels and colored cancels are particularly sought after by collectors.
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