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

Pos 6R1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief T
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

DOUBLE TRANSFER,
BOTTOM LINE RECUT
BRUISED PLATE VARIETY
Figure 1. Detail view of numerous plating marks found on this position.

Figure 2. Detail view of plating marks and bottom recut line. The remains of the right scroll ball and plume can be seen. The bottom recut line dips downward between "E and C." Also examine Position 6R1E and compare the bottom recut line.

Figure 3. Detail view of numerous faint marks caused by re-entry of the design on to the plate.

Figure 4. (Below) 6R1L is an excellent example of the plate bruise variety. It is theorized that the plate came into contact with some object which caused the surface to become depressed slightly to hold a small amount of ink when the plate is wiped before each printing. This bruise is consistant and appears over Ornaments "S" and "T"
Courtesy of Dennis Rice

Figure 5. (Below) The second bruise over Ornament "Z."
Courtesy of Dennis Rice

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