Position 45R9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Position 45R9, (Scott #24)

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

Part of a block of 4 consisting of 44R9, 45R9, 54R9 and 55R9.

FIGURE 1. (Below) The plating marks to the right of Ornament E are illustrated as part of 44R9. A faint plate scratch in the shoulder is not illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram. More pronounced scratches can also be found on positions 44R9 and 46R9.

FIGURE 2. (Below) A heavy dot of color below and to the right of Ornament E as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

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Update 3/26/2010