Pos 71R1L

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.
Pos 71R1L, (Scott #9)

Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief A
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copys are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOP,
SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM

The Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams for this position are incorrect. The plating marks illustrated on p173 of Ashbrook and p158 of Neinken for Position 51R1L actually belong to Position 71R1L. This has been confirmed using pairs and strips from multiple contributors.

Images Courtesy of John and Gilda Messmer
71-81-91R1L strip, 71-81R1L pair and 71R1L single

Figure 1. (Below) Detail view of the BOTTOM RECUT Line. The left end of the recut is "SPLIT" above the original curved line under the N of ONE. The right end of the recut ends under the T of CENT. This would technically make the recut a "LONG RECUT" variety.

Figure 2. (Below) Detail of TOP RECUT Line. The top recut is high above POS of POSTAGE and ends between the T and A.

Figure 3. (Below) Detail of a small dot plating mark to the west of Ornament C. This mark is illustrated on the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagram for 51R1L.

Figure 4. (Below) Detail of the near vertical blurry line plating mark to the west of Ornament G. This mark is illustrated on the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagram for 51R1L.

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