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#846 1939 Presidential Series (PREXIE) 6ยข horizontal coil

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Basic Info

6¢ Red Orange

Subject: John Quincy Adams
Perforations: 10 vertically
Number issued: 47,628,300
Scott #:
846
Issued:
January 20th, 1939

Value for pairs

Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)

$1.75 - $3.50

Line pairs command a 50% premium

First Day Cover

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A first day cover, dated January 20th, 1939

The Inspiration for the Design

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The source is the marble bust in Office of Clerk of House, in the U.S. Capitol. Also shown above is the photograph of the bust that was used as the source of the vignette.

Proofs

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811-P2
Small die proof on India

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811-P2

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