12¢ Benjamin Franklin – Shades & Oval Cancels – Used – Early 1900s

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Item Specifics

Country

United States

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

This attractive lot includes five original 12-cent stamps from the early 1900s, all depicting Benjamin Franklin, each cancelled with distinct oval postmarks. A perfect mini-collection for enthusiasts of cancel varieties, Washington-Franklin shades, or early 20th-century U.S. classics.

? Lot Features:

All stamps show oval cancellations, ranging from partial to bold strikes

Rich variation in shades, from deep claret and reddish-purple to dull lake and carmine

One stamp with a particularly sharp deep rose-carmine hue

Clean fronts and backs overall – minor hinge remnants and light aging on some, typical for the period

? Individual Notes:

Crisp rose-red tone with thin oval cancel – nicely centered

Rich maroon/purple example with bold CDS-style oval cancel

Intense deep lake hue, wide oval cancel crossing portrait

Vibrant reddish-violet tone – well preserved and fresh

Heavier cancel on left margin, but strong carmine coloration and great detail

? Great for:

Collectors specializing in shade comparison

Cancel type analysis

Washington-Franklin identification practice

Budget filling of early definitive series

? Shipping & Handling:
All stamps are securely packaged and shipped with tracking.

? We complete the CN22 customs declaration as “document” to minimize chances of import duties. However, local customs may apply their own procedures. Please monitor your postal and customs notifications accordingly.

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Seller Information

Seller

AdrianoCaulliraux (79)

Registered Since

11/18/2021

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Store

Legacy Collectibles

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Item Location

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

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