1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1861, PLATE 12
Pos 8R12 (Scott #18)
Scott #20 Blue,
Type II, Relief A
Only Issued perforate
Figure 1. (Below) Faint diagonal plate scratches not shown in the Neinken plating diagrams. The scratches at the far right are plating marks for POSITON 9R12.

Figure 2. (Below) The GUIDE DOT position as shown in the Neinken plating diagrams. The blur to the far right is consistent and is part of POSITION 9R12.

Figure 3. (Below) Neinken indicates a blob of color at this approximate location. It is not known if this is consistent.



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