AMERICA’S FIRST POSTAGE STAMP Ben Franklin 1847 5 Cent! RARE
Appears to be Postal Commemorative Society but no markings. Ungraded but in good condition; please see photos for details. It comes in a hardcover leatherlike presentation booklet which opens up with a short history enclosed in. Plastic on the left. And stamp with on the right with presentation display also under plastic. 5% Benjamin Franklin […]
America’s First Postage Stamp 5c Used F/VF Issued 1847 In Postal Comm Soc Album
Condition: Item in images is the item you will receive. The 5c Benjamin Franklin stamp is in Fine/Very Fine condition with red orange cancellation. The Album from the Postal Commemorative Society is in excellent condition with no scuffing of the cover or defects on interior pages. The item “America’s First Postage Stamp 5c Used F/VF […]
America’s First Stamps 1847 First General Issue Washington & Franklin
I used to collect stamps and coins when I was younger (50+ years ago) and recently discovered these. 5¢ Franklin – 4 red-brown different shades. 10¢ Washington – 2 gray. 5¢ Franklin – on envelope. These stamps were put in use in July 1847. They superseded Postmaster and other stamps which became illegal. The stamps […]