Pos 53R9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 53R9, (Scott #24)

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

FIGURE 1. (Red arrows below) Long plate scratch which extends from Ornament B of Position 54R9 in to the upper right corner of 53R9 as shown here. A faint blurry line can also be found under Ornament L.

FIGURE 2. (Red arrows below) Faint horizontal plate scratch extending out to the left between Ornaments C/D. This scratch can also be seen on sharp impressions of 52R9 below Ornament N.

FIGURE 3. (Violet arrows below) Marks of note unconfirmed as consistent at this time.

FIGURE 4. (Red arrow below) Small consistent dot in the lower right plume.

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Update 1/23/08