1887 U.S. Postage Stamp – 1¢ Benjamin Franklin – Scott #212 – Ultramarine – Used

This is a used United States 1-cent postage stamp featuring a profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin, printed in ultramarine ink. Issued in 1887 during the U.S. Bank Note period, this stamp is cataloged as Scott #212 and was produced by the American Bank Note Company. It bears a heavy black cancellation mark that obscures much of the portrait, consistent with authentic postal use. A collectible item for philatelists interested in late 19th-century definitive issues and historical printing techniques.

- Year: 1887
- Denomination: 1¢
- Subject: Benjamin Franklin
- Scott #: 212
- Color: Ultramarine
- Printer: American Bank Note Company
- Format: Used postage stamp
- Condition: Used with heavy cancellation mark
- Fit Notes: Ideal for historical stamp collections and Bank Note period studies
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