Thank you jogil, I was able to find some information. According to one article there was a shortage of metal during the war. The pins would wear down and not get replaced. That is why these are common to see during the "1938 Presidential Series" or called the prexies series. I would guess from what I read, I should leave them alone!
I wouldn`t remove them myself, unless you just can`t stand them. If you intend the sell the block, let the buyer worry about removing them (a better step than cursing yourself for botching the job.)
Woops! Our posts crossed. That metal shortage story may or may not be true - I do not collect anything but the Transportation Coils which started in 1981. And I have plenty of strips with blind perforations, so a metal shortage in WWII would not be of consequence here!
As Jeb's agent, I can confirm that he unexpectedly has time on his hands, and would be ready to undertake philatelic restoration as a contribution to the community.
As soon as we saw "hanging chads" Florida, we knew.
To GeoffHa, This is at least the second time I have had to use this emoticon for your posts. I am not sure where you come up with your comment's, but keep them coming! You crack me up!
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