Pos 61R2

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 2
Pos 61R2, (Scott #7)

Scott #7 Blue,
Type II Relief B
Issued both imperforate (Scott7) and perforated (Scott 20).
Perforated copies are more scarce.

DOUBLE TRANSFER
CURL VARIETY

Violet arrows indicate marks of interest not shown on the plating diagrams and are not known if constant or reliable.

Figure 1. (Below) The guide dot in the left center pane margin. This guide dot is not illustrated in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagram. The lower left plume and scroll is noticeably double transfered. The "CURL" can easily be seen between the scroll and plume (5 red arrows).

Figure 2. (Below) A guide dot is also located near the right plume but has been cut off on this copy. This guide dot is shown in the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagram. The lower right plume and scroll is noticeably double transfered. The vertical line in the C and N of CENT is part of this double transfer.

Figure 3. (Below) A faint horizontal line of color in the G of POSTAGE. This is not illustrated in the plating diagrams but has been confirmed as consistent.

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Update 10/2/06