1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 EARLY
Position 72R1E, (Scott #8A)
Scott #8A Blue,
Type IIIA, Relief A
Only Issued Imperforate

PLATERS NOTES: Top curved line breaks over the P and T of POSTAGE, Faint horizontal scratches across Ornaments S, T and U, Faint horizontal scratches under and between the right ball and right plume. GUIDE DOT from 62R1E at upper right.

This image is part of a vertical strip of 3 consisting of 52R1E, 62R1E and 72R1E.
Courtesy of Dick Cellar

Image Below Courtesy of Stanley M. Piller


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