Pos80R1E

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 EARLY
Pos 80R1E, (Scott #7)

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

This image is part of a horizontal strip of 3 consisting of 78R1E, 79R1E and 80R1E. The violet arrow points to a light curve of ink along the western edge of "G". This mark requires confirmation and further study. The red arrows below are plating marks shown on the plating diagrams. It should be noted that the plating mark below the right scroll are the remains of the right ball. Many "A" relief positions show this feature.

Figure 1. (Below) Red arrows indicate the Neinken/Ashbrook plating marks in the "O" of ONE. The light smear of ink in Ornament "H" has not been confirmed as constant or reliable.

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UPDATE:10/8/06