Lot
2299 
1908, 5¢ blue, Schermack type III perfs, an exceptional pair, o.g., minor hinge remnant, marvelously well centered, fresh and solid, tiny, barely noticeable nick in the lower left corner (noted on the accompanying certificate), still Very Fine; with 2010 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 315 $7,000.
A VERY NICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 5¢ LINCOLN WITH TYPE III SCHERMACK PERFORATIONS.
Realized: $1,500