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

Pos 81R1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief B
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOP
SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM.
DOUBLE GUIDE DOT

The top of this image showns the single recut line which on this copy is a bit light. The GUIDE DOT in the SE corner is unusual in as much as it is a double dot. Unfortunately it is hard to see because of the cancellation ink. This is part of a horizontal strip of 3. See 82R1L and 83R1L
Figure 1. (BELOW). Details of unique GUIDE DOT shape and location.

Figure 2. (Below) Detail of TOP RECUT Line.

Figure 3. (Below) Detail view of the BOTTOM RECUT Line.

Figure 4. (Below) Detail view of the fine diagonal plate scratches.

Figure 5. (Below) Detail view of the fine diagonal plate scratches.

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