1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.
Pos 10R1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief T
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

DOUBLE RECUT BOTTOM
DOUBLE TRANSFER
Figure 1. (Below) Detail view of DOUBLE RECUT bottom curved lines.

Figure 2. (Below) Detail view of lower right plume and scroll.

Figure 3. (Below) Detail view of numerous faint horizontal scratches found on this position. Early impressions also show a fine vertical line inside of Ornament "L."

Figure 4. (Below) Ornaments "E, F and G" showing the faintly DOUBLE TRANSFERED lines.

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