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Type I (Scott# 13,31) The “shells” at lower corners are substantially complete. The outer lines above the top label and each “X” are broken. Three “pearls” are visible on each side. The side ornaments are nearly complete. The bottom outer line is nearly complete.
Type I Type I
Type II (Scott #14,32) The design is substantially complete at top. The bottom line is broken and the lower shells are partly cut away. The ornaments at sides are nearly complete.
Type II Type II
Type III (Scott #15,33) Same as type III at bottom and sides. The outer lines above “US POSTAGE” and each “X” are broken.
Type III Type III
Type IV (Scott #16,34) One or both top or bottom outer lines have been re-cut.
Re-cut - The strengthening or altering of a line on a printing plate using an engraving tool.
Type IV Type IV
Type V (Scott #35) The outer ornaments to left and right have partly been cut away. The bottom shells and outer line are nearly complete.
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