Lot 88
1909, 2¢ Lincoln (367), tied by Feb 11, 1909 Pasadena Cal. machine cancel on cover to England, addressed in red ink with manuscript cachet added by sender, "Special Lincoln Stamp for Feb 12", backstamped Feb 22. Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
ONE OF ONLY 11 RECORDED PRE-FIRST DAY COVERS OF THE 2¢ LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE AND THE ONLY TO A NON-U.S. DESTINATION.
2¢ paid the most-favored-nation rate to England.
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