2¢ Carmine 89LL74
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Last Updated: Mar 30, 2026

2¢ Carmine 89LL74

  • The right 2/3 of the bottom right horizontal numeral box line is thick - or slightly doubled.

  • The bottom frame below the right ‘2’ shows the beginning of a relief break.

Leo's Notes

  • The bottom of the RNB is thick from the right edge of the left vertical member of the 2 to the right corner. Due to retouching?

  • The UR and LL vertical lines also appear to be lightly retouched.

Relief Break Progress:

  • 89LL74    Thin horizontal sliver touching the bottom frame below the middle of the 2 in the NB. The left side of the sliver is just beginning to detach from the frame.  The sliver’s pivot point is at the right end.

  • 89LL64    The sliver is more evident because the left end is slightly further from the frame. 

  • 89LL54    The sliver, although thin, is quite visible.  The left side is fully detached from the frame.  The sliver is attached to the frame only at the pivot point.

  • 89LL44    The sliver is gone; however, it left no noticeable dent in the bottom frame.


Flaw in Zone 2
Plate Position: 89LL74
Not listed in Marler
Marler Type: D
Sheet Format
Perforation 12
Non-Fluorescent Ink

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