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

Pos 73L1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief A
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copys are more scarce.

SINGLE LONG RECUT TOP, SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM
DOUBLE TRANSFER
Figure 1. (BELOW). Various PLATING marks caused by the roller misalignment during re-entry on to the plate, makes this position easy to identify.

Figure 2. (BELOW). Various PLATING marks caused by the roller misalignment during re-entry on to the plate, makes this position easy to identify.

Figure 3. (BELOW). Various PLATING marks caused by the roller misalignment during re-entry on to the plate, makes this position easy to identify.

Figure 4. (BELOW). Various PLATING marks caused by the roller misalignment during re-entry on to the plate, makes this position easy to identify.

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