1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.

Pos 40L1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief A
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

CRACKED PLATE
SINGLE RECUT TOP
SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM
Figure 1. (Below) Detail view of plate crack. Early printings (left image below) do not shown this crack well or at all. There is also a small dot on the inside of Ornament "F."

Figure 2. (below) Small dot south of Ornament "D." A vertical dash of color can be seen to the far left. Many positions have a similar feature and it's shape and position can at times be an aid to plating.

Figure 3. (Below) Detail view of plate crack. Early printings do not shown this crack.

Figure 4. (Below) A vertical dash of color can be seen to the right of Ornament "R." Many positions have a similar feature and it's shape and position can at times be an aid to plating.

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