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Stamps, Collections and Accumulations


1909 Lincoln Centenary Issue
 
 
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Lot 256

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, imperf, U.S. Automatic Vending Co. Type I (368), single tied by "Brooklyn NY, Feb 13, 1909" machine cancel on Tuck Valentine post card, choice single and card, Very Fine, rare second day usage (First Day catalogues $14,500).
Scott $2,250

Expertization: with 2016 P.F. certificate.

Provenance: Markovits
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Lot 257

2¢ Lincoln, imperf, horizontal coil (368H var.), horizontal strip of four with both 2mm and 3mm spacing, original gum, never hinged. F.-V.F. and scarce.
Scott $950

Expertization: with 2001 P.S.E. certificate.
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Lot 258

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, imperf, imperf, vertical coil (368V), vertical guide line strip of 4, original gum, never hinged, bright and fresh, perfectly balanced margins. Extremely Fine, a gem line strip.
Scott $1,100

Expertization: signed Sloane.
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Lot 259

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (369), original gum, never hinged, exceptionally well centered within large balanced margins, rich color. Extremely Fine.
Scott $320

Expertization: with 2016 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 260

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (369), right imprint and plate no. 4978 block of six, original gum, never hinged, exceptionally well centered, bright color. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Scott $4,250

NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCKS OF THE 2¢ LINCOLN ON BLUISH PAPER THAT ARE ALSO WELL CENTERED ARE RARELY ENCOUNTERED.

Expertization: with 1985 P.F. certificate.
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Lot 261

1909, 2¢ Lincoln, bluish paper (369), left imprint and plate no. 4978 block of six, original gum, rich color on deeply blued paper. Fresh and Fine.
Scott $2,750

Expertization: with 1953 P.F. certificate.
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