Pos 78L9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 78L9, (Scott #24)

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

Strip of 3 consisting of Positions 77L, 78L and 79L9

Notes: There is a possibilty that the plating mats shown in Neinken for Positions 78R9 and 80R9 are incorrect, and may in fact actually be Position 78L9 instead. Further material is needed for study.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Small dot of color to the left and below Ornament D as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

FIGURE 2. (Below) Dash of color in Franklins head as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Plating marks in the O and T of POSTAGE not illustrated in the plating diagram. This is a note worthy feature because this large dot in O and mark in T only shows on 2 of the 4 archive examples.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Blurry line in the remains of the lower right plume as illustrated in the plating diagram.

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Update 1/23/08