Pos 76L8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 76L8, (Scott #24)

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

Part of a Block of 10, 56-57L8 96-97L8. Three additional confirming singles.
Neinken does not illustrate this position but careful examination reveals many plating marks.

FIGURE 1. (Below) The left margin D Relief side scratch is very weak. It appears as 2 vertical dashes of color
above Ornament E. A very sharp, heavy dot in shoulder over the N of ONE.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Three dots of color in the center right margin.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Heavy blurring of color above the A of POSTAGE on differing impressions.

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Update 12/22/07