1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 100L8, (Scott #24)
Scott #24 Blue,
Type V, Relief F
Issued only Perforate.

CENTERLINE

FIGURE 1. (Below) Heavy blurring flaw in the N of ONE as illustrated in the plating diagram.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Strong diagonal blur in Ornaments P/Q not illustrated in the plating diagram.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Small dots of color as illustrated in the plating diagram. Additionally a small blob can be found on the centerline and a faint diagonal blur of color can be seen above the remains of the right plume.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Small dots of color to the left of Ornaments C and D not illustrated in the plating diagram but confirmed here as consistent.



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