1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE Pos 31R1L, (Scott #9) |
| Scott #9 Blue, Type IV, Relief A Issued both imperforate and perforated. Perforated copies are more scarce. SINGLE RECUT TOP, Guide Dot and Margin Guide Dot from position 21R1L can be seen above 31R1L. |
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| Figure 1. (Below) Detail view of BOTTOM RECUT LINE. The recut drops slightly under the "C" of CENT. The left end of the recut ends above the normal curved line. This is not illustrated on the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams but is shown here as consistent.
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| Figure 2. (Below) Detail of the TOP RECUT LINE.
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| Figure 3. (Below) Red arrows indicating a faint nearly vertical scratch or line. This is not illustrated on the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams but has been confirmed as consistent.
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