Pos 1R2

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

Scott #7 Relief T, Blue,
Type II
Issued both imperforate (7) and perforated (20).

PLATING NOTES:
The top curved line is appears heavy but is not recut.
Ornament S is weak on its left side.
Top row guide dots at extreme left as well as above and to the right of Ornament Z1.
Early or sharp impressions may show fine plate scratches at top and left margins.

Figure 1. (Below) Narrow margined patient showing heavy curved top line and GUIDE DOT at upper right. Note weakness of Ornament S.

Figure 2. (Below) Diagonal plate scratch in lower left plume not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram but confirmed here as consistent.

Figure 3. (Below) Guide dot at the NW corner. Large margin on left side. The top curve line is heavy but doesn't look like a recut typical of Plate 1L. Close up view of the weak Ornament S. Ornament B is short as well.

Figure 4. (Below) Location of faint diagonal plate scratch as indicated in the Neinken plating diagram.

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Update 8/21/2013