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Last Updated: Jan 3, 2026

5 Cent Blue Type 1

Marler Type 1

The lower left frame junction line is either unbroken, or weak between the top of the spandrel and line 1; the vertical line of the left numeral box is irregular in strength.Plates 1 and 2

Plates Used: 1-2

Earliest reported use: Feb 15, 1912

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