Scott # 71 issued August 20th 1861. This is a used 30 cent orange Benjamin Franklin stamp. It is perforated 12 and printed by the National Bank Note Co. This stamp has an 'unpunched' perf on the left and a very tiny tear at the top of the stamp as well as pencil notations on the back. This stamp also has a very unique 'fez cap' fancy cancellation - 1861 from Philadelphia, PA.
2024 Scott catalog value for this stamp is $250.00
