Pos 82L9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 82L9, (Scott #24)

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

FIGURE 1. (Red arrows below) Various plating marks as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams.

FIGURE 2. (Below) A deep and dramatic plate scratch cutting through the lower label and Ornament H. This is not illustrated in the plating diagram.

FIGURE 3. (Red arrows below) Small blurry dot of color as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagrams. Only the upper mark is shown in the Neinken plating diagram. The lower pimple-like mark is undoubtably a small plate flaw, similar to the flaw found on position 38L9. This flaw appears to vary in intensity, most likely due to the polishing action of plate wear.

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Update 1/15/08