Pos 98R8

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 8
Pos 98R8, (Scott #24)

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

Part of a Strip of 3 on cover. 98R8, 99R8 and 100R8.
The Neinken plating diagrams do not illustrate this position. Several confirmed plating marks are shown below.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Horizontal line of color or plate scratch below Ornament D.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Various plating marks and blurs/plate blisters in the lower left corner.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Near vertical line of color inside Ornament R, Various plating marks in the lower right corner.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Various blurs of color inside of Ornaments O, P and Q, not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams.

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Update 12/18/07