3F18.1 R&S #4-59 - Shoemaker #32 - Scott's #41vi
Plate Position - unknown
ERU = Sept. 16, 1892
LRU = Dec. 20, 1895 Perch
Multiples: Fifth in a horizontal strip of six. (Y. Cartier) and left in a pair
Confidence in identification: 100%

Notes: Reported by P. Hurst

The 'scars on the neck' is a very popular variety. It can be found used over a 3 year period and is relatively common. As this variety progressed from quite noticeable to barely visible, it is an excellent choice to illustrate plate wear.

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Arrows indicate the additional damage.
These marks virtually disappeared very quickly.

 

Very early scars showing much more
damage than later copies

 

Early to late progression.
Notice that the shadow like damage of the earliest copies (above)
is missing from these copies.

 

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