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All Forums Category: US Stamps and Covers Discussions Forum: US Classic Stamps - As Issued and Used

Benjamin Franklin 1 Cent 1851

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Posted 05/13/2026 07:04 am

I just found this stamp, but what type is it, it seem not to have been trimmed at the top, and not recut, perhaps I`m all wrong.
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Posted 05/13/2026 08:10 am

Looks like Type II, Scott 7

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Posted 05/13/2026 08:51 am

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Posted 05/13/2026 09:35 am

Yes, it is Type II Scott #7 from Plate 1 Early. See if you could have identified it using this tool (click on "Step-By-Step Tool" tab): https://stampsmarter.org/features/S...Plating.html

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Posted 05/13/2026 10:08 am

Nice stamp you came across.

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