PLATE 9


          

     The stamp shows the following .....

  1. The O flaw (Stage 2)
  2. A verticial guide line in the top right corner square. (wide).

     There may also be .....

  1. A dot in the first N of PENNY. This is more pronounced in the red printings.

     On stamps from the second state (after repair) .....

  1. The O flaw is no longer present