1857-61 1c Franklin, perf 15 “Curl on Shoulder” Plate Flaw
# 19 - 1857-61 1c Franklin, perf 15 “Curl on Shoulder” Plate Flaw
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19 - 1857-61 1c Franklin, perf 15 “Curl on Shoulder” Plate Flaw
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Own One of America’s First (and Rarest) Perforated Stamps…
The #19 1-Cent Franklin with “Curl on Shoulder” Plate Flaw
I’m pleased (and very fortunate) to be able to offer you one of these rare 167-year-old stamps. The #19 becomes scarcer and harder to find with each passing year, especially this desirable plate flaw variety. Now’s the time to get yours before it disappears forever.
Only 300, 000 Issued
Only an estimated 300,000 #19s were issued, a tiny fraction of today’s huge production numbers. And only a fraction of these 1c Franklins had the “curl on shoulder” plate flaw. With the ravages of time, who knows how many remain for us collectors? I feel lucky when I come across even one to offer you. Good news – now you can be lucky too – to be one of the few collectors able to own and preserve this seldom-seen stamp for future generations. Today you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the #19 “curl on shoulder” variety in mint condition. Only the most advanced collectors will have it in their collection. (Mystic’s interest-free time payments make it easier to put it in yours.)
The “curl on shoulder” variety – plate position 97L4 – is extremely rare. The flaw is a small wavy line appearing at the far left on Franklin’s collar, almost touching the frameline. The curl was produced by a small thread on the printing plate. The stamp we currently offer has a proof-like appearance with deep, rich color and two wide margins. It’s a beautiful stamp you’ll be thrilled to have in your collection.
Be part of the #19 Plate Flaw story…
If you’re like me, you love important stamp firsts. The introduction of perforated US stamps in 1857 was all that and more. It was a major step forward in the evolution in American stamp production. And acquiring #19 will be a major step forward for your collection. The rare plate flaw makes it even more special. It reminds me of how the tiniest difference can have a huge impact on the value of a stamp and on collecting itself. Make it yours and you will play an important role in the care and preservation of this historic stamp variety.
Order yours today to avoid disappointment. Just call and talk with one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives. They’ll be glad to help you set up interest-free time payments.
More Facts About #19
The design on #19 was reproduced from the imperforate plates of 1851. The 1c Franklin, along with the entire series of 1857-61, is noted for its narrow margins. This is because those plates, with stamps already close together, now had to accommodate perforations as well.
Eight types of the 1c Franklin stamp were created as engravers reworked the old plates to make space for perforations along with the fancy scrollwork. Recutting was necessary to make room for the required number of stamps – 200 per sheet (two panes of 100 stamps, 10 rows across and 10 down). Recutting meant some stamps had differences in the completeness of various design elements. That gave us several types to discover and collect, including the rare Type 1a. Type 1a is complete on the sides and bottom, but the tops of the ornaments are incomplete, as is the top center line.
Own One of America’s First (and Rarest) Perforated Stamps…
The #19 1-Cent Franklin with “Curl on Shoulder” Plate Flaw
I’m pleased (and very fortunate) to be able to offer you one of these rare 167-year-old stamps. The #19 becomes scarcer and harder to find with each passing year, especially this desirable plate flaw variety. Now’s the time to get yours before it disappears forever.
Only 300, 000 Issued
Only an estimated 300,000 #19s were issued, a tiny fraction of today’s huge production numbers. And only a fraction of these 1c Franklins had the “curl on shoulder” plate flaw. With the ravages of time, who knows how many remain for us collectors? I feel lucky when I come across even one to offer you. Good news – now you can be lucky too – to be one of the few collectors able to own and preserve this seldom-seen stamp for future generations. Today you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own the #19 “curl on shoulder” variety in mint condition. Only the most advanced collectors will have it in their collection. (Mystic’s interest-free time payments make it easier to put it in yours.)
The “curl on shoulder” variety – plate position 97L4 – is extremely rare. The flaw is a small wavy line appearing at the far left on Franklin’s collar, almost touching the frameline. The curl was produced by a small thread on the printing plate. The stamp we currently offer has a proof-like appearance with deep, rich color and two wide margins. It’s a beautiful stamp you’ll be thrilled to have in your collection.
Be part of the #19 Plate Flaw story…
If you’re like me, you love important stamp firsts. The introduction of perforated US stamps in 1857 was all that and more. It was a major step forward in the evolution in American stamp production. And acquiring #19 will be a major step forward for your collection. The rare plate flaw makes it even more special. It reminds me of how the tiniest difference can have a huge impact on the value of a stamp and on collecting itself. Make it yours and you will play an important role in the care and preservation of this historic stamp variety.
Order yours today to avoid disappointment. Just call and talk with one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives. They’ll be glad to help you set up interest-free time payments.
More Facts About #19
The design on #19 was reproduced from the imperforate plates of 1851. The 1c Franklin, along with the entire series of 1857-61, is noted for its narrow margins. This is because those plates, with stamps already close together, now had to accommodate perforations as well.
Eight types of the 1c Franklin stamp were created as engravers reworked the old plates to make space for perforations along with the fancy scrollwork. Recutting was necessary to make room for the required number of stamps – 200 per sheet (two panes of 100 stamps, 10 rows across and 10 down). Recutting meant some stamps had differences in the completeness of various design elements. That gave us several types to discover and collect, including the rare Type 1a. Type 1a is complete on the sides and bottom, but the tops of the ornaments are incomplete, as is the top center line.