Position 73R10

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 10
Position 73R10, (Scott #24)

Scott #24 Blue,
Type V, Relief D
Issued only Perforate.

FIGURE 1. (Below) This position is not illustrated or described in Neinken as having plating marks.
Part of the full Plate 10 right pane.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Heavy blurs of color found in the lettering POSTAGE confirmed here as consistent.

FIGURE 2. (Below) A diagonal line of color a dots inside and below Ornament R confirmed here as consistent.

FIGURE 3. (Below) The D relief side scratch at the center right margin is very short and weak. Compare with other D reliefs from Plate 10. This shortness of the side scratch appears on several other positions.

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Updated 01.28.2010