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9-cent Franklin

The 9-cent Franklin, the first 9-cent stamp issued by the U.S., was issued to pay multiple rates. It underwent four renditions, differentiated by a variety of papers, coils, watermarks, and perforations.

The 9-cent Franklin stamp was commonly combined with other denominations to fulfill large weight and foreign destination rates. By the time the last 9-cent Franklin stamps were sold, more than 300 million had been issued.

Alexander T. Haimann, National Postal Museum
April 9, 2007
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  • 9c Franklin single line watermark single
  • 9c Franklin plate proof
  • 9c salmon red Franklin block of six
  • 9c salmon red Franklin block of six
  • Note written by Benjamin K. Miller
  • 9c Franklin plate proof
  • 9c salmon red Franklin block of six
  • 9c salmon red Franklin SL watermark single
  • 9c Franklin plate proof
  • 9c salmon red Franklin block of six
  • 9c salmon red Franklin unwatermarked single
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