2c Carmine, Lincoln, Large Die Proof on India (367P1). Die sunk on 151 x 200mm card, blue typewritten "Approved January 18, 1909." and "Postmaster General" below die sinkage area, signed by George von L. Meyer, blue 342506 Bureau control number on back, carbon impression on back of a letter to Mrs. Saint Gaudens, widow of the artist whose bust served as the basis for the Lincoln stamp, some card toning along edges not affecting the India paper, appears Very Fine, a wonderful connection to the artist whose work formed the basis of the design, the perfect companion to lot 1594, Scott value as normal large die proof

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