Pos 95R2

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 2
Pos 95R2, (Scott #7)

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

The violet arrows indicate marks of interest that require further study.

Figure 1. (Below) Unusual guide dot with cresent shaped mark to the upper right of guide dot. This is part of Position 85R2, but helps in plating this subject as Position 95R2. (red arrows) There is also a consistent mark in the "G" of POSTAGE.

Figure 2. (Below) Small dot of color in Ornament "S."

Figure 3. (Below) A break or weak bottom line per the Ashbrook/Neinken plating diagrams.

Figure 4. (Below) A weak plate scratch which appears only on some impressions.

Figure 5. (Below) A sharper impression.
Courtesy of Dennis Rice

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Update 9/29/06