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

Pos 27R1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Relief B Type IV
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

DOUBLE TRANSFER
SINGLE RECUT TOP
SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM

The double transfer is most noticeable on early impressions in the left side Ornaments.
Figure 1. (Below). Detail of the TOP RECUT LINE.

Figure 2. (Below). Detail of the RECUT BOTTOM line.

Figure 3. (Below). Detail of the GUIDE DOT.

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