Position 30R5

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-61, PLATE 5
Position 30R5

Blue,
Type Va, Relief C
Issued only perforated.

The Neinken plating diagrams illustrate blurs of color across the bottom of the "E" of ONE and the bottom of the "C" of CENT. These marks are difficult to see on this copy.

Figure 1. (Below) Faint blurs of color between Ornament Y and Z. A faint vertical line of color and small dot above Ornament L. The red arrows are illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams. The violet arrow is a vertical dash of color not yet confirmed.

Figure 2. (Below) Blur in the lower right scroll not illustrated in the plating diagrams but confirmed as constant. The dot of color to the right of Ornament R awaits confirmation.

Figure 3. (Below) The heavy dot in the right margin not illustrated in the plating diagrams awaits confirmation.

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