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U.S. and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History


Documentary Revenues
 
 
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Lot 2021
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Documentary, 1871 Second Issue, $1.30 blue & black (R119), well centered. With light blue handstamp cancels. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $550
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Lot 2022
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Documentary, 1871 Second Issue, $3.50 blue & black, plate proof on card (R126P4), block of twelve (4x3), from the bottom of the sheet with "Engraved by Jos R. Carpenter Philadelphia Patent July 13th 1869" and plate number "16", second stamp in top row has slight rust in central medallion, Very Fine.
Scott $1,200 as singles
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Lot 2023
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Documentary, 1871-72 Third Issue, $5 green & black (R149), brilliant rich color on bright paper. Light manuscript cancel. Very Fine.
Scott $200
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Lot 2024
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Documentary, 1871-72 Third Issue, $20 orange & black (R150), nicely centered with bright color. Light manuscript cancel. Fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $625
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Lot 2025
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Documentary, 1898 "I.R." provisional, 8¢ violet brown (R156), fresh and exceptionally well centered with an unusually strong (for this) "I.R." overprint. Neat manuscript cancel "M.M.L.I.C. 7/12/98" cancel (Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co.). Extremely Fine and choice.
Scott $5,250

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR PROVISIONAL REVENUE.

Expertization: 1977 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 2026

Documentary, 1898, ½¢ dark gray, rouletted (R162), full top margin plate no. 7973 block of six. Fresh and crisp with intact perforations. Original gum, never hinged. Very Fine and scarce plate block.
Estimate 100 - 150
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