Ben Franklin Imperforate Question.

Does this look similar ? Check the marks in the lower letters.

I think this is a Type 4 (#9), almost certainly 86R1L. It would help to see more of the LL corner in high res.

Stallzer, I think your image shows 86R1L also.

86R1L plate markings:

Classic Coins and Stallzer that is an exact match for my stamp. Thank-you very much for helping me to identify the position and plate. It is a very cool dbl transfer and I am very happy with it. Wow these Franklins put a whole new spin on collecting and are very entertaining.

These Franklin's appear to be addictive! I am now up for another challenge with this one on the way.

What are those blue squiggly lines all over it from? Over-inking?

themachine99, I am not sure, but am wondering if a blue cancellation or rusted/cracked plate.

Maybe someone splattered blue paint all over it...

Bingo! When the OP posted the bigger image I knew immediately, I just filed mine last week....what are the odds ?

Nice! 86R1L on Siegel Auctions.
http://www.siegelauctions.com/image...ge2.php?src=http://www.siegelauctions.com/2010/998/139.jpg

Anyway....$650.00

The give-away on the type is the re-cut upper curved line so it's definitely a Type IV and must be from Plate 1 Late as Type IV stamps only come from Plate 1 Late.

I came into this one late but since some were thinking it was Type II, I thought I'd point out the difference.

Hope this helps, Ray

stallzer you did not have a clue, even though you had the stamp in hand. It was classic coins who plated it. Again proving your ignorance.

I had it plated at this point and found an exact duplicate to demonstrate, not my fault you can't read between the lines.

Since you are selling yours for a buy it now price of $300, I'll tell you what. I'm going to offer you a great opportunity to make a few bucks. I'd be willing to let my copy go for $245.00 but only to you.

Then you can make $50+, and my copy is in much better condition than yours, step up to the plate ?