US 515 Benjamin Franklin 20c - Third Bureau Definitive Issue - Used F/VF

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

515

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Topic

People - Politicians

Year of Issue

1917

Item Description

The Post Office Department issued the first 20-cent Franklin stamp in April 1914. By its last printing, the 20-cent Franklin had gone through four renditions. A variety of papers, coils, watermarks, and perforations differentiate the versions.

Patrons often used the 20-cent stamp to pay the four times weight of the Universal Postal Union international rate. They also used it with other denominations to fulfill large weight and foreign destination rates. By the time the last 20-cent Franklin stamps were sold, more than 466 million had been issued.

US 515 Benjamin Franklin 20c - Third Bureau Definitive Issue - Used Fine to Very FIne Centering

2019 Scott United States Specialized Catalog Value for Condition - $0.30

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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.