Pos 6L10

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 10
Pos 6L10, (Scott #24)

Scott #24 Blue,
Type V, Relief A
Issued only Perforate.
A strip of 3 consisting of Positions 4L10, 5L10, and 6L10.

The violet arrows shown below are marks of interest that at this time
have not been confirmed reliable or constant. Also note the development
of small pinpoint rust marks in the lower left margin.

FIGURE 1. (Below) The blue arrows numerous pinpoint rust marks in the plate. The violet arrows indicate a feature not shown on the plating diagrams. The red arrows are Neinken indicated plating marks unique to this position.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Marks not shown on the plating drawings. These have been confirmed as constant.

FIGURE 3. (Below) The violet arrows to the right, point out a faint horizontal line extending to the remains of the right plume. The violet arrows to the left indicate a sharp horizontal line. The violet arrows pointing to the blurs under the "E" of CENT can be an aid to plating. Similar marks like these can be found on other positions. (See Position 5L10) These marks are not shown in the plating diagrams but are consistent.

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