Pos 100L1L

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.
Pos 100L1L, (Scott #9)

Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief B
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

RECUT TOP ONLY
DOUBLE TRANSFER

Figure 1. (BELOW). Numerous double transfer marks caused by the roller misalignment during re-entry on to the plate makes this position easy to identify.

Figure 2. (BELOW). Numerous double transfer marks caused by the roller misalignment during re-entry on to the plate. The 10th horizontal row, even though it is a "B" relief has no guide dot.

Figure 3. (BELOW). Plating marks in "POSTAGE." The violet arrows are faint scratches of color which are not known at this time if consistant.

Figure 4. (BELOW). (BELOW). Plating marks in "US and POSTAGE." Several marks in Ornament B.

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