Position 15R2

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 2
Position 15R2, (Scott #7 shown)

Scott #7, Blue,
Type II, Relief A,
Issued both imperforate and perforated.
Perforated copies are more scarce.

Undocumented/Unlisted Double Transfer.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Details of the double transfer can clearly be seen to the right of Ornaments E, F and G. This is not mentioned or illustrated in Ashbrook or Neinken.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Additional details of the double transfer can be seen in the background label of ONE CENT and in the lines of the left ball and scroll below the N of ONE.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Faint vertical line of color to the right of Ornament M as illustrated in the plating diagram.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Faint vertical line of color to the right of Franklins nose in the right margin as illustrated in the plating diagram.

FIGURE 5. (Below) Careful examination reveals many areas of the design ar double transfered.
Courtesy of Stanley M. Piller and Associates.

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Update 9.6.2010