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

Pos 41L1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief B
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

DOUBLE TRANSFER
SINGLE RECUT TOP
DOUBLE RECUT BOTTOM
Figure 1. (Below) Detail view of various plating marks caused by re-entry. Also a dot can be seen in the left margin.

Figure 2. (Below) Detail view of various plating marks caused by re-entry. The second recut line can be seen just below the "C" of CENT.

Figure 3. (Below) Detail view of various plating marks caused by re-entry.

Figure 4. (Below) Double recut bottom curved lines. Doubling of the right scroll and ball remains can also be seen.

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