1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.
Pos 60R1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief A
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOP
SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM
Figure 1. (BELOW) Detail of the TOP recut line.

Figure 2. (BELOW) Detail of the BOTTOM recut line.

Figure 3. (BELOW) The Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagram illustrates an area below Ornament N of double transfer. It is very subtle and shows best on early impressions.

Figure 4. (BELOW) Early impressions of this position reveal faint plate scratches above Ornaments W, X, Y and Z. These scratches are illustrated in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams in the lower right corner of 50R1L. The dot at the upper right is part of 50R1L.

Figure 5. (BELOW) Early impressions may also show faint plate scratches at the upper left ornaments. This feature is not illustrated in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams

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