United States year 1887 – 1c Benjamin Franklin MNH
The United States 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp issued in 1887 is a key item in the American definitive stamp series of the late 19th century.
This stamp is cataloged as Scott #212.
Here are the specific details:
| Feature | Detail |
| Denomination | 1 cent ($\text{1c}$) |
| Subject | Portrait of Benjamin Franklin |
| Series | Series of 1887 (part of the 1870-1888 Bank Note Issues) |
| Issue Date | June 1887 |
| Printer | American Bank Note Company |
| Color | Ultramarine (a deep, bright blue) |
| Perforation | Perforated 12 ($\text{Perf. 12}$) |
| Watermark | None |
| Key Difference | The 1887 issue featured a new design for the 1-cent stamp compared to its predecessors in the same series, and the color was changed to Ultramarine. |
The 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp was a staple of U.S. definitive issues for decades, used primarily for the postcard rate and to add up to higher postage rates. This particular 1887 issue marks a redesign and color shift within the “Bank Note” period of U.S. philately.
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