U.S. 7 1¢ Franklin Type II

Description: U.S. 7 1¢ Benjamin Franklin Type II Series of 1851-1857 Condition... A nice stamp with great color and a black town cancel. Scott Catalog Value: $150.00 as UsedEarliest Known Use: July 1, 1851 Quantity issued: unknown Printed by: Toppan, Carpenter & Co. Printing Method: Flat plate Plates: 1 Early, 1 Late, 2, 3, 4 Watermark: None Perforation: Imperforate Color: BluePresident: Millard Filmore Postmaster General: Nathan Kelsey Hall Designer: Unknown Vignette: Joseph I. Pease Frame: Henry Earle Lettering: Henry Earle Inspiration: Sculpture by Jean Jacques CafferiStamp History... In 1851, Congress reduced postal rates. These new rates practically eliminated distance as a factor and created a need for new denominations. The 1¢ stamp was used on all mail up to 3 ounces and on “drop letters” which were mailed to the same town. The single letter rate, based on a half ounce, was changed to 3¢ for mail not over a distance of 3,000 miles. Mail exceeding this distance was lowered to 6¢. In 1855, the rate for letters over 3,000 miles changed to 10¢. On July 1, 1851, 1c, 3c, and 12c stamps were issued. These new stamps met the reduced postal rates passed by act of Congress on March 3, 1851. U.S. #1 and #2 were demonetized. Later reductions due to the Act of March 3, 1855 led to 10c (1855) and 5c (1856) additions to the series.Special design details… .The 1¢ stamp was produced using 4 printing plates,1E, 1L, 2, 3, 4 which resulted in eight varieties of this stamp due to all the fancy scrollwork that had to fit (Scott Nos. 5, 5A, 6, 6b, 7, 8, 8A and 9). Re-cutting of the plates was done so the required number of stamps would fit. With the re-cutting came various levels of completeness of various design elements: frame lines, scrolls, scroll balls, plumes, and ornaments. U.S. #7 is Type II. The top outer frame line is complete. The top ornaments are also complete, or nearly so, with tops cut away. The bottom line is complete, but bottoms of plumes and scroll balls are cut away. Side ornaments are mostly complete. My Guarantee… I thoroughly enjoy collecting United States stamps and I am certain that you will find my description of this item accurate so that it meets your satisfaction. If not, I offer a money back guarantee and will be happy to accept it in return. APS # 223595 USSS # 223595 eBay Member Since 1998 Shipping & Handling... I combine shipping on orders. Shipping is via USPS 1st Class unless requested otherwise for an additional fee. The shipping rates listed are for the United States and international orders will be slightly more. If you are an international buyer, please wait for an invoice prior to sending payment. Stamps are Original Gum or No Gum as Issued unless otherwise indicated. NH = Never Hinged, PH = Previously Hinged, LH = Lightly Previously Hinged, H = Hinged, GD = Gum Disturbance, MNG = Mint No Gum, OG = Original Gum DOG = Disturbed Original Gum, NGAI = No Gum As Issued, RG = Re-Gummed

Price: 74.95 USD

Location: Turlock, California

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