1c Franklin type Ib single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1851
Issuing entity
United States1c Franklin type Ib single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2008.2006.75), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA 5A. Dated by the museum: 1851. 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
Imperforate 1c blue, type 1b, position 9R1E
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (blue)/ engraving
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 1/16 x 13/16 in. (2.7 x 2.06 cm)
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- Harry L. Jefferys Collection
- Date recorded
- 1851
- Museum object number
- 2008.2006.75
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA 5A
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.