US 418 Benjamin Franklin 15c - Washington/Franklin Third Bureau - Used F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

418

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Topic

People - Politicians

Year of Issue

1912

Item Description

The Post Office Department issued the first 15-cent Franklin in February 1912. It appeared in four renditions throughout its years of use. A variety of papers, coils, watermarks, and perforations differentiate one version from another.

As a single stamp, the 15-cent Franklin could have paid the three-times weight of the Universal Postal Union international rate. In addition, patrons often combined it with other denominations to fulfill large weight and foreign destination rates. By the time the last 15-cent Franklin stamps were sold, more than 382 million had been issued.

US 418 Benjamin Franklin 15c - Washington/Franklin Third Bureau Issue - Used FIne to Very Fine Centering

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Seller Information

Seller

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Registered Since

10/02/2014

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Item Location

North Carolina, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

If an item does not match the description and images to your satisfaction, no questions asked returns will be accepted within 30 days of order shipment. Buyer pays return shipping.