1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Position 31L9, (Scott #24)
Scott #24 Blue,
Type V, Relief D
Issued only Perforate.

IMPRINT VARIETY
FIGURE 1. (Below) A vertical dash of color above Ornament Z and a blur of color at the top of the shortened Ornament L confirmed here as consistent. Weak or soft impressions make these features difficult to see.

FIGURE 2. (Below) A strong dot of color above the shortened Ornament U, confirmed here as consistent.

FIGURE 2. (Below) A strong dot of color above the T of POSTAGE, confirmed here as consistent.

FIGURE 3. (Below) A strong dot of color at the center mid left margin at the top of the "D relief side scratch", confirmed here as consistent.

FIGURE 4. (Below) 31L9 not showing the left side imprint.
Courtesy of Dick Celler.



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