Lot 194
1909, 2¢ Lincoln (367), diagonal bisect tied by "Cleveland, Ohio. Feb 12 1909" machine cancellation on locally addressed cover sent at the unsealed circular rate, endorsed "Mailed on date of issue./Used as 1¢", printed return address, Extremely Fine. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A UNIQUE BISECTED FIRST DAY COVER OF THE 1909 2¢ LINCOLN ISSUE.
Expertization: 2002 A.P.S. Certificate.
Bisect usages were illegal, but usually tolerated by postmasters around the country.
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Realized $1,250 |