Lincoln Stamps Appraisal

4 Cent Abraham Lincoln US Postage Stamps (Block of Two)

This item consists of a vertical block of two United States postage stamps, each depicting a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln facing right. The stamps are primarily purple or violet in color, with the portrait and textual elements rendered in a darker shade against a lighter background. Each individual stamp measures approximately 2.5 cm by 2 cm, including the perforated edges. The portrait of Lincoln is detailed, showing his distinctive beard and hair, with fine line work indicating his facial features and the texture of his suit jacket and tie. Below the portrait, to the left, the denomination '4 c' is clearly visible, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' printed beneath it. To the right of Lincoln's head, the name 'LINCOLN' is printed horizontally. The stamps are perforated on all four sides, with clean, even perforations separating them from each other and would have separated them from the sheet. The paper appears to be standard stamp paper, likely gummed on the reverse (though not visible here). The color saturation seems consistent, suggesting good preservation with no apparent fading or discoloration. There are no obvious creases, tears, or significant wear visible on the front surfaces, and the perforations appear intact without notable damage or missing teeth. The overall impression is that of well-preserved, unused or lightly used stamps, possibly from the 1938 Presidential Series (Prexies Series) or a similar commemorative issue. The design is classic and illustrative of mid-20th century US stamp aesthetics, emphasizing historical figures.