U.S. 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp, Scott #206
Updated September 9, 2026
| Lot number | 74 |
| Estimate | 5.00 - 12.00 USD |
| Category | Stamps & Philately |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp and Collectables 30 |
| Date | October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
U.S. 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp, Scott #206 (1881–1882 issue, American Bank Note Co., no grill, soft porous paper).Design: Franklin portrait in an oval with "U.S. POSTAGE" at top and "ONE CENT" at bottom. Perforated 12.Key traits matching #206 (vs. earlier 1851 issues like #7): Smaller, more refined engraving; different paper/ink characteristics; perforations all around (not imperforate).Scott #134 is the grilled version from the 1870 Bank Note series (earlier, with visible grill points on the back). Your stamp lacks a prominent grill, pointing to the later #206.Value (Used)Scott Catalog: $10–$25 for sound used examples.Your example: $5–$12 range. It shows typical aging, possible light thinning on the back, and a partial cancel — common condition
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