Position 96L9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 96L9, (Scott #24)

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

Part of a horizontal strip of 3 consisting of 94L, 95L and 96L9.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Vertical blur mark at the upper right corner as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

FIGURE 2. (Below) The dot of color in the right margin is shown in the Neinken plating diagram but without an arrow pointing to it, and it is more of a vertical dash than a dot. The small dash of color in Franklin's head is not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram, but is confirmed here as consistent.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Plating marks as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Plating marks as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

FIGURE 5. (Below) Additional plating marks not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram but confirmed as consistent.

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