Position 70R5

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-61, PLATE 5
Position 70R5

Blue,
Type Va, Relief C
Issued only perforated.

GUIDE DOT from 60R5 can be seen at upper right in image below.

Figure 1. (Below) Dot of color (red arrow) as illustrated in the plating diagrams. The violet arrow indicates another strong dot which is not known if constant or reliable at this time.

Figure 2. (Below) A horizontal line or blur above the P of POSTAGE not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams but confirmed as constant.

Figure 3. (Below) In the left margin, near and above Ornament E, there is a prominent series of dots and vertical dashes. Also, to the left of Ornament E, a strong dot of color. These marks are not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams but have been confirmed constant on 3 copies.

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