Pos18L1E

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 EARLY
Pos 18L1E, (Scott #7)

Scott #7 Blue,
Type II, Relief A First Condition
Only Issued Imperforate

This image is part of a horizontal strip of 3 consisting of 18L1E, 19L1E, 20L1E. The plating marks shown in Neinken are faint, worn away or not fully formed on this impression, but other unconfirmed marks are shown and it is hoped that other students of this issue can confirm. See violet arrows below.

Also take note that Ornament P and the small unnamed ornament below it are weak and incomplete. This is shown in the plating diagrams but not detailed as a plating aid.

Figure 1. (Below) Close up detail of the blur mark shown in Neinken plating diagram (circle). The sharp horizontal lines of color above the U and S are not shown in the plating diagrams.

Figure 2. (Below) Close up detail of two faint horizontal lines of color extending from Ornament M into Ornament B of Position 19L1E. This is not shown in the plating diagrams and may not be consistent.

Figure 3. (Below) Close up detail of the remains of the small unnamed ornament extending from Ornament R. There is also a small dot in the lower plume remains. This is not illustrated in the plating diagrams and may not be constant on later impressions.

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UPDATE: 10/8/06