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

Pos 88R1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Relief B Type IV
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copys are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOP,
SINGLE RECUT BOTTOM

Note that the Ornaments "F, G, H, and K" as well as the lower left plume are unusually short.
Figure 1. (Below) Detail of plating marks found in the lower left quadrant.

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 GUIDE DOT location .

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