Position 71R8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Position 71R8

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

PLATING NOTES:

Positions 71R8 and 81R8 are the centerline gash positions. Depending on how well or poorly the position is centered, the gash may not visible. See FIG 1. below.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Plating mark to the left of Ornament "A/B." There is an unconfirmed dot of color in the "S" of US.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Plating mark diagonally cutting through Ornament Q and into the top of Ornament R.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Plating mark to the left of Ornament A/B. This dot fades and become very faint on later impressions.

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Update 7.26.2024