Position 56R9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Position 56R9, (Scott #24)

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

Courtesy of Tyler Moody

FIGURE 1. (Red arrows below) A deep diagonal gash of color extending diagonally from Ornament B and extending across the left margin and into Ornament N of position 55R9.

FIGURE 2. (Below) The "normal" sixth row guide dot can be seen at the far left. 56R9 has an oddly-placed extra guide dot(?) below the left plume.

FIGURE 3. (Below) Detail view of the oddly-placed extra guide dot(?) below the left plume.

FIGURE 4. (Below) Additional reference image of 56R9.

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Update 3/29/2010