Pos11R1E

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 EARLY
Pos 11R1E (Scott #7)

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

This particular stamp is from a of a strip of 3 (12R1E, 13R1E and this being 11R1E). The strip a poor impression, but the marks can still clearly be made out. (See Figure 1. Below)

Figure 1. Close up detail of the plating mark east of Ornament "L" (red arrow). The Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams do not represent the shape correctly.

Figure 2. (Below) Unconfirmed mark east of Ornament "Q."

Figure 3. (Below) Portions of the double transferred right plume of Position 1R1E can be seen.

Figure 4. (Below) Portion of the left plume of Position 1R1E can be seen.

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UPDATE: 10/8/06