Pos 66R8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 66R8, (Scott #24)

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

Part of a vertical pair, 56R-66R8, confirming copy is from a block of 6, 64R8 - 66R8, 74R8 - 76R8. This position is not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams and has been noted as not having any plating marks.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Vertical lines in Ornament H, dot in the lower left corner.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Heavy dot in lower right corner.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Small dot of color at the top of and to the right of the side scratch.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Horizontal blur inside of Ornament G.

FIGURE 5. (Below) Odd blurs of color to the left of Ornament C/D.

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Update 12/18/07