Position 73L8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Position 73L8

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

FIGURE 1. (Below) Red arrows are plating marks as shown in the Neinken plating diagrams.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Heavy blurring in the S. and P of pOSTAGE, as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams. Additionally there is a strong horizontal blurry line across the upper medalion and Ornaments S, T and U.

FIGURE 3. (Below) NEW PLATING MARK. Discovered by Richard C. Celler and Mark Friedman several years ago. A sharp thin curl can be found in the hair and temple.

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Update 9.9.2024