Pos 30L8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 30L8, (Scott #24)

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

CENTERLINE

30L8 is not described in Neinken and no plating diagram for this position exists.

FIGURE 1. (Below) A faint diagonal plate scratch to the right of and below Ornament N confirmed as consistent. The blurry dot of color to the right of the centerline is confirmed as consistent on position 21R8.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Two faint dots of color to the right of Ornament O confirmed as consistent. The blurry dot of color to the right of the centerline is also confirmed as consistent on position 21R8.

FIGURE 3. (Below) A faint dot of color above the S of U.S. and a dash of color above the P of POSTAGE confirmed as consistent. The blurry dot of color to the right of the centerline is confirmed as consistent on position 21R8.

FIGURE 4. (Below) A blur below and inside of Ornament A confirmed as consistent.

FIGURE 5. (Below) The intense blur of color below the ONE CENT label is unique to this position.

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Update 1.3.2010