Post by I.L.S. on Aug 21, 2013 12:07:16 GMT
OK, for a long time I been reading up on information about plating the 1¢ Franklin. This post will be a discussion and information resource for both plating and identification.
Here is The Swedish Tiger's 1¢ Franklin identification tips.
www.theswedishtiger.com/7-
Here is another wonderfully put together and indispensable site for information on plating the 1¢ Franklin series from 1851-1861.
www.slingshotvenus.com/FranklinArchive/frnkln_archv_Main.html
Here is a guide for quick reference that I thought may be a helpful reference.
Some basic information from the Swedish Tiger's site.
Here is The Swedish Tiger's 1¢ Franklin identification tips.
www.theswedishtiger.com/7-
Here is another wonderfully put together and indispensable site for information on plating the 1¢ Franklin series from 1851-1861.
www.slingshotvenus.com/FranklinArchive/frnkln_archv_Main.html
Here is a guide for quick reference that I thought may be a helpful reference.
Some basic information from the Swedish Tiger's site.
Issued: July 1st, 1851
Plate Size: Sheets of 200 subjects (2 panes of 100).
Printer: Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co. using the die-to-relief-to-plate transfer process.
Watermark: None
Quantity Issued: {abt.} 12,300,000
Uses: The one-cent stamp was required to pay the fee for drop letters and circulars under 500 miles. It was also the rate for Newspapers and Circulars.
Plate Size: Sheets of 200 subjects (2 panes of 100).
Printer: Toppan, Carpenter, Casilier & Co. using the die-to-relief-to-plate transfer process.
Watermark: None
Quantity Issued: {abt.} 12,300,000
Uses: The one-cent stamp was required to pay the fee for drop letters and circulars under 500 miles. It was also the rate for Newspapers and Circulars.
