Pos 90L8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 90L8, (Scott #24)

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

This position is not shown in the plating diagrams and has been noted as not having any plating marks. It is hard to imagine Ashbrook and Neinken both missing these marks shown below, especially with access to a full unused left pane. But, upon close examination, this subject reveals many features which can aid in plating this position.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Marks in Ornaments A and B. Some of these marks have been confirmed by other students of this issue. The Archivist has lost some older reference material and is unable at this time to verify which specific marks are consistent.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Marks in Ornaments C and D. The smudges WEST of Ornament "D" and "C" has been confirmed as consistent.

FIGURE 3. (Below) A strong vertical line cutting through Ornaments "O", "P", "Q" and "R" has been confirmed as consistent.

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Update 11/14/06