Pos 94L9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 94L9, (Scott #24)

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

This is part of a used pair consisting of positions 94L9 and 95L9. This image directly below is a poor impression shown to highlight the effects of plate wear and printing quality have on blurring and identifiable plating marks.

Archive Copy

FIGURE 1. (Below) This image directly below is a sharper/earlier impression shown to highlight the effects of plate wear and printing quality have on blurring and identifiable plating marks.

Courtesy of Dick Celler

FIGURE 2. (Below) Various blur marks not shown in the plating diagrams.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Dot indicated as a plating mark in the plating diagrams.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Blurring across the lower right corner ornaments. These marks are very similar to those found on Position 95L9 and are poorly indicated on the plating diagrams.

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Update 1/15/08