1920 Postcard with 1¢ Franklin Stamp – Washington–Franklin Series – Sept 8, 1920

This listing features a vintage U.S. postcard postmarked September 8, 1920, bearing a 1¢ green Benjamin Franklin stamp from the Washington–Franklin series (Scott #374). The stamp design shows Franklin in profile within an oval frame, with “U.S. POSTAGE” on the left and “ONE CENT” on the right — notably without his name printed under the portrait, distinguishing it from later Fourth Bureau issues.
The stamp is affixed to the original postcard and canceled with a clear vertical-line postmark dated September 8, 1920. This issue was printed using flat plate methods and typically carries a single-line USPS watermark. It represents the final years of the Washington–Franklin series before the design transition in 1922.
Features:
- Year of Postmark: September 8, 1920
- Stamp Issue: Washington–Franklin Series
- Denomination: 1¢ green
- Subject: Benjamin Franklin (no name under portrait)
- Scott #: 374
- Format: Stamp on original postcard
- Cancellation: Vertical-line postmark, dated
- Printing Method: Flat plate
- Watermark: Single-line USPS (typical for this issue)
- Condition: Used, tied to postcard
- Use: Collectible postal history; ideal for Washington–Franklin specialists