1c Franklin E. Grill single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1867
Issuing entity
United States1c Franklin E. Grill single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1980.2493.406), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 86. Dated by the museum: 1867. Depicts: Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790. Medium: paper; ink (blue) / engraving.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
unused; perf 12
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (blue) / engraving
Design
- Depicts
- Benjamin Franklin, American, 1706 - 1790
- Printer
- National Bank Note Company
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- U.S. Stamps
- Date recorded
- 1867
- Museum object number
- 1980.2493.406
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 86
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.