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

Pos 95R1L, (Scott #9)
Scott #9 Blue,
Type IV, Relief B
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copys are more scarce.

SINGLE RECUT TOP ONLY

Plating Notes:
The recut line splits slightly above the P of POSTAGE. Early impressions of this position do not always show the bruise in the head. The upper left ornamnets are shifted or double transfered. A small dot can sometimes be seen just to the right of ornament P. This dot (Figure 2 below) can be seen clearly on the early state of the plate. See 95R1E
Figure 1. (BELOW). Detail view of TOP RECUT LINE.

Figure 2. (BELOW). A small dot to the right of Ornament P. This may not be visible on later impressions. This dot is clearly visible on the early state of the plate. See 95R1E

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