Pos1L1E

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

Scott #7 Blue,
Relief T, Type II
Only Issued Imperforate

Figure 1. (Below) Close up detail of plating marks in the "P" and "O" of POSTAGE. These marks are not shown in the Neinken plating drawings but, are also present on Plate 1 Late copies.

Figure 2. Close up detail of heavy dot below "O" of ONE. This dot is not shown on the Neinken plating drawings.This dot is also present on Plate 1 Late copies. The break of the lower curved line between the "C" and "E" of CENTS is shown in the Neinken drawings and is clearly seen here.

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UPDATE: 10/8/06