Pos 86R9

1¢ Franklin Issue of 1857-1861, PLATE 9
Pos 86R9, (Scott #24)

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

From a block of four consisting of positions 85, 86, 95 and 96R9.

FIGURE 1. (Below) Nearly vertical dashes protruding from Ornament P as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

FIGURE 2. (Below) A dot of color north of Ornament L as illustrated in the Neinken plating diagram.

FIGURE 3. (Below) From another block of four consisting of positions 85, 86, 95 and 96R9. Compare with the main image at the top of this page and see if you can locate other marks no usually part of the original die design.

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