Position 94R5

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-61, PLATE 5
Position 94R5

Blue,
Type Va, Relief F
Issued only perforated.

Plate surface markings in the shoulder and margins similar to mottling. These have the appearance of burnt spots or a blotch of small blisters. These plate blisters are found in many positions on Plate 5 and are an immense help in confirming the position. This feature is only partially illustrated in the plating diagram. The blurs in the left margin are much more extensive than shown in the diagram, and the diagram does not illustrate the blurs on the shoulder at all.

Figure 1. (Below) Detail view of the upper right quadrant.

Figure 2. (Below) Detail view of the upper left quadrant showing the numerous plating marks. The plating diagrams do not illustrate any detail in this area. The red arrow points to a tiny colorless blister in the surrounding blur. This has been confirmed as consistent for this position.

Figure 3. (Below) Plate surface markings in the shoulder and margins similar to mottling. These have the appearance of burnt spots or a blotch of small blisters. This feature is described but not illustrated in the plating diagrams. The violet arrow indicates a heavy dot of color which has been confirmed as constant.

Figure 4. (Below) The violet arrow indicates a heavy dot of color to the left of Ornament D, which has been confirmed as constant.

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