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

Pos 90L1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief B
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOP
DOUBLE RECUT TOP BOTTOM
MASSIVE 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. Nearly every part of the design shows the doubling of lines.

Figure 2. (BELOW). Numerous double transfer marks caused by the roller misalignment during re-entry on to the plate. Nearly every part of the design shows the doubling of lines and in some case obliterates the delicate features of the Ornaments.

Figure 3. (BELOW). The left side of the stamp shows the doubling more prominately than the right side. Still the doubling is evident as can be seen below.

Figure 4. (BELOW). The Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams indicate that the top recut line dips down slightly over the "P" of POSTAGE.

Figure 5. (BELOW). Double recut EE bottom line.

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