Pos 61L7

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-61, PLATE 7.
Pos 61L7, (Scott #24)

Scott #24 Blue,
Type V, Relief C
Issued only perforated.

This stamp below is on cover and and is a poor impression Many of the plating marks shown on the Neinken mats are obscured by cancellation ink. See updated images Figures 2 and 3.

Figure 1. (Below) Red arrows indicate a blur and dot that are shown in Neinken. Also note the position on the side imprint.

Figure 2. (Below) A must nicer copy of 61L7. The letter "i" was ommitted from the end of "Cincinnati," the imprint reading "Cincinnat." Neinken plating marks indicated by red arrows.

Figure 3. (Below) A must nicer copy of 61L7. The letter "i" was ommitted from the end of "Cincinnati," the imprint reading "Cincinnat."

Courtesy of Dennis Rice

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Update 1/24/08