Pos 20L8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 20L8, (Scott #24)

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

FIGURE 1. (Below) A small plating mark DOT in the E of POSTAGE as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. The small dot in the E of POSTAGE is found on five positions: 17L8, 18L8, 19L8, 20L8 and 11R8.

FIGURE 1. (Below) The blurs below the ENT of CENT are found on many B relief and F relief Type V plates. If the patient is missing a centerline or the dot in the E of ONE is obscured, the blurs shown below can be helpful in confirming position.

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Update 1.13.09