Pos13R1E

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 EARLY
Pos 13R1E (Scott #8A) Type IIIa

Scott #8A Blue,
Type IIIa
Only Issued Imperforate
Relief A First Condition

This particular stamp is from a of a strip of 3 (11R1E, 12R1E and this being 13R1E). The strip is itself a poor impression and the mark in the "O" of ONE can barely be seen. (See Figure 1. Below)

Figure 1. (Below) Close up detail of a very faint plating mark in the "O" of POSTAGE. The upper curve is broken which makes this position a Type IIIa. The lower part of POSITION 3R1E is visible. (violet arrows).

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UPDATE: 10/8/06