Position 80L4

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 4
Pos 80L4, (Scott #22 shown)

Scott #22 Blue,
Type IIIa, Relief D
Issued both imperforate (8A) and perforated (22).

Courtesy of Stanley M. Piller and Associates

Plating Notes:
The small dot above Ornament A indicated in main image below may not be the plating mark illustrated in Neinken. Neinkens plating diagram illustrates a dot below Ornament T which does not appear on this patient image.

Figure 1. (BELOW) Neinken illustrates what appears to be a curl or two dots above the P of POST. Neinkens plating diagram also illustrates a dot below Ornament T which does not appear on this patient image.

Figure 2. (BELOW) A strong plating mark in the S of POSTAGE and vertical guide/plate layout scribe line as illustrated in the plating diagram.

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