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DescriptionBenjamin Franklin 1861 Issue-1c.jpg
US Postage stamp: Benjamin Franklin, 1861 Issue, 'one cent', blue
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US Post Office / Gwillhickers: Image obtained from hi-res scan of US Postage stamp from private collection. Image rendered to correct color, tone, change image size and to add sharpness: New image file by Gwillhickerks.
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US Post Office; National Bank Note Company
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