Position 81L4

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1851-1857, PLATE 4
Position 81L4

Blue
Type III, Relief E
Issued both imperforate (Scott 8) and perforated (Scott 21).

Courtesy of George Kopecky (main image below)

Plating Notes:
The Neinken plating diagram does not illustrate this position appropriately. A large blur of color can be seen on the top of the shoulder and is consistent. Dots or squiggle in the right margin. These marks, no doubt from foreign matter adhering to the transfer roll, occur on many E relief positions, some but not all of which are illustrated on the Neinken mats.

Courtesy of Robert Siegel Auction Gallery (Sale 946 Lot 245)

From a block of 4, 81L, 82L, 91L and 92L4.

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