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The Eliot A. Landau Collection
The 6¢ Lincoln Large Bank Note Issues


Specimens
 
 
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Lot 58
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1870, 6¢ carmine, overprinted "Specimen" (148SA), unused, attempted removal of handstamp caused surface abrasion, otherwise a Fine and rare example.
Scott $600
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Lot 59
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1873, 6¢ dull pink, "Specimen" handstamp (159S-B), type B handstamp in blue, huge wide margins, original gum; small stain at right, Extremely Fine and rare.
Scott $700
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Lot 60
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1889, 6¢ brown red, re-engraved, overprinted "Sample" (208SK), top margin plate number "427" and imprint strip of 7 plus a separated single, original gum, stamps are all N.H. except left two with reinforcement, also includes #208SD, 208SK & 208SL singles, each with fault, a Very Fine and rare plate multiple.
Scott $830+
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