Pos 14L1L

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.
Pos 14L1L, (Scott #9)

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

SPLIT LINE TOP
SINGLE RECUT TOP
SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM

Figure 1. (Below) The red arrows indicate the approximate starting and stopping points of the recut curved lines.

Figure 2. (Below) Strong DOT east of Ornament "N." There is also a faint vertical line east of Ornament "M" which has not been confirmed as consistent.

Figure 3. (Below). Split top recut line over the "P" of POSTAGE.

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