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Lincoln Plate proof 1890-4c
uncommonpre-1900

Lincoln Plate proof 1890-4c

United States · 1890 ·

Die Proof (trial printing) of U.S. Postage stamp, 1890 issue, Abraham Lincoln, 4c, brown

This stamp was issued in 1890. Die Proof (trial printing) of U.S. Postage stamp, 1890 issue, Abraham Lincoln, 4c, brown

Printing Method

Typographed

Image: <b>U.S. Government, Post Office Department</b><br>Engraving of Lincoln on steel die by <b>Alfred Jones</b> of the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Bank_Note_Company" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:American Bank Note Company">American Bank Note Company</a></b><br>Engraving modeled after a photograph taken by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathew_Brady" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Mathew Brady"><b>Mathew Brady</b></a>, American Civil War photohrapher. · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$324
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$194
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$108
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$54
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.