Pos 15L8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 15L8, (Scott #24)

Scott #24 Blue,
Type V, Relief B
Issued only Perforate.

FIGURE 1. (Below) A faint horizontal plate scratch not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. This scratch has been confirmed constant on 2 copies.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Dot of color to the left and below Ornament D not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. This dot has been confirmed constant on 2 copies.

FIGURE 3. (Below) The unique pattern of blurring and near vertical plate scratches in the upper right ornaments as illustrated in the plating diagrams.

Figure 4. (Below) The violet arrows indicate various marks and blurs which are not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams. The marks in the P and S of POST are illustrated in the plating diagrams.

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Update 11/1/06