1881–1882 U.S. Postage Stamp – 1¢ Benjamin Franklin – Scott #206 – Used

This is a used United States 1-cent postage stamp featuring a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, issued circa 1881–1882. Identified as Scott #206, the stamp was printed by the American Bank Note Company and is rendered in ultramarine or gray-blue ink. It reflects the classic engraved style of late 19th-century U.S. stamps and was part of the regular issue series. The stamp shows signs of age and wear consistent with authentic postal use, making it a collectible item for philatelists interested in early American postal history.
Features:
- Year: 1881–1882
- Denomination: 1¢
- Subject: Benjamin Franklin
- Scott #: 206
- Color: Ultramarine / Gray-blue
- Printer: American Bank Note Company
- Format: Used postage stamp
- Condition: Used with visible wear and cancellation marks
- Fit Notes: Ideal for historical stamp collections and 19th-century U.S. postal issues