Pos 8L8

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

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

Note: horizontal scribe line and guide dots at the top.

FIGURE 1. (Below) A heavy dot of color inside and at the lower part of Ornament H as shown in the Neinken plating diagrams. The dot also appears on Position 9L8.

FIGURE 2. (Below) A diagonal blur in the lower part of Ornament P as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. There is also a strong dot (Violet arrow) above Ornament O which may be part of the normal design.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Upper right ornament and GUIDE DOT detail view. The features indicated (violet arrows) are not known if consistent.

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Update 11/13/06