Pos 98L7

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-61, PLATE 7.
Pos 98L7, (Scott #24)

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

Part of a horizontal strip of 3 consisting of 98L7, 99L7 and 100L7.

Figure 1. (Below) Horizontal lines of color as shown in the plating diagrams.

Figure 2. (Below) Various plate scratches as shown in the Neinken plating diagrams.

Figure 3. (Below) Other plate scratches not illustrated in the Neinken diagrams.

Figure 4. (Below) Plate surface markings in shoulder similar to mottling. These have the appearance of burnt spots or a blotch of small blisters. These marks are found in many positions on Plate 7 and are an immense help in confirming position. This feature is not illustrated in the plating diagrams.

Figure 5. (Below) The Neinken plating diagram illustrate many plating marks in the lower left corner of this position.

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Update 1/24/08