1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 1 LATE.
Pos 78R1L, (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

NOTE: The left end of the top recut extends farther to the left than illustrated in the plating diagrams. The diagrams also indicate the upper left ornaments are double transfered or shifted slightly. This most likely reveals itself best on early sharp impressions.
Figure 1. (Below) Detail of TOP RECUT Line. The Ashbrook plating diagrams illustrates the left end of the recut line stopping at serif of P. Close examination reveals it extends farther than illustrated.

Figure 2. (Below) Detail view of the BOTTOM RECUT Line.

Figure 3. (Below) Detail of vertical plate scratches found in Ornament "H." There origins can be seen on 78R1Early.

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