Sale 1067 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 24-28 March, 2014
Category — Revenues: Tax-Paid Tobacco Issues on Tin-Foil
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
401
Series 1868, -1/2 ounce (Hicks TF1-29). Jos. Scheider & Co., OUR CHOICE blue on bright foil, the only reported copy, one of the great rarities of the issue
E. 300-400
160
402
Series 1868, -1/2 ounce (Hicks TF1-1/TF1-31). 61 stamped wrappers in two volumes, showing a nearly complete run for this series, only 2-5 copies known of several, a copy of CRYSTAL (TF1-1) shows additional lettering in reverse, FRAGRANT (TF1-5) and HEART’S DELIGHT (TF1-8) are printed in two colors instead of the usual blue, multiple copies of some brands with various dates of cancellation, a fantastic group
E. 1,500-2,000
800
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Series 1868, 1 ounce. Three different, each only reported copy, incl. Bronson & Messenger, INDIAN BRAND (Hicks TF2-6) is backed onto another foil, VIRGIN LEAF and STRAWBERRY (Hicks TF2-39a and TF2-47) are fragmentary and show the brand and manufacturer exist, still a wonderful group of unique items
E. 300-500
160
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Series 1868, 1 ounce, (Hicks TF2-1/TF2-58). 130 stamped wrappers in three volumes representing most brands and manufacturers, FANCY (TF2-4) and GRANGER (TF2-5) are printed in two colors, some brands with additional copies show multiple cancellation dates, better condition than normally seen, a wonderful group
E. 2,000-3,000
1,000
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Series 1872, 1 ounce. Four unique stamped wrappers, incl. J. Brown & Co. MORNING GLORY (TF3-10) J.F. Flagg & Co. SEASIDE (TF3-22) in rough condition but it is the listing copy, A.W. Harris & Co. CENTENNIAL (TF3-30) and Charles R. Messinger GRANGER CHEWING TOBACCO (TF3-49), a phenomenally rare opportunity to acquire four unique items
E. 1,000-1,500
550
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Series 1872, 1 ounce (Hicks TF3-1/TF3-61). 128 wrappers in three volumes, showing nearly all manufacturers and brands for the issue, noted is Finley, Doll & Co.’s MAMMOTH CAVE (TF3-19) with unusual use of a paper label, many different dates of cancellation present, overall nice condition for these and a scarce group
E. 2,000-3,000
1,100
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Series 1875 Provisional, 1 ounce, (Hicks TF4-1 to TF4-17). Complete set of all 19 stamped wrappers as listed in the Hicks catalogue, scarce issue as altered dies from Series 1872 were being used during March and April 1875 while new dies were prepared for Series 1875, partial wrapper included believed to be a unique copy of Walker, McGraw & Co.’s GLOBE, which would become TF4-16a, a phenomenal group
E. 400-500
225
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Series 1875 Essays, 1 ounce, (Hicks TF5E-5 to TF5E-23). 19 extremely scarce essays for the Series 1875 stamped tobacco wrappers housed in one volume, these wrappers have two invalidating holes thru the stamp and cancellation circles are undated, although the stamps are identical to the issued stamps, the brands and related graphics are not known issued, these are rare, with only one or two copies of each known and are in exceptional condition, five of these essays are the listing copies, being the only ones known, a fantastic group
E. 3,500-4,500
1,900
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Series 1875, 1 ounce (Hicks TF5-26/TF5-73). Six stamped wrappers, each an only reported copy, incl. Campbell, Lane & Co. HONEY DEW (TF5-26), G.W. Gail & Ax PARADE (TF5-39), Goodwin & Co. BRIGHT WELCOME, with partial rebate label (TF5-42), A.W. Harris & Co. GOLDEN SEAL (TF5-50), Lane, Allee & Co. GOLDEN LIGHT (TF5-60) and P. Lorillard & Co. PARAGON (TF5-73), a wonderful assemblage of reportedly unique items
E. 1,500-2,000
800
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Series 1875, 1 ounce (Hicks TF5-1/TF5-100). 223 stamped wrappers in five volumes, being a nearly complete collection for this very large series, included are additional copies with varying dates of cancellation and many with few known copies, a wonderful collection that would take a lifetime to assemble
E. 4,000-5,000
2,100
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E
Series 1879 Provisional Essays, 1 ounce (Hicks TF6E-8 to TF6E-11. Four scarce essays for this series, three being the only reported copies, invalidating punch holes thru the stamp and no date in the cancellation circle, beautiful examples of decorative foil printing and excellent condition for these rarely seen essays
E. 1,000-1,500
550
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Series 1879 Provisional, 1 ounce (Hicks TF6-50). The only reported copy of P. Lorillard & Co.’s TRIPLET, a wonderful rarity
E. 300-400
160
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Series 1879 Provisional, 1 ounce (Hicks TF6-1/TF6-71). Collection of 141 stamped wrappers in three volumes, showing the full range of the issue except for one item (listed above), includes unusual varieties such as misspelled word, crooked lettering, double impression and various imprints added by the printer, J.J. Crooke & Co. of New York, a wonderful assemblage
E. 2,000-3,000
1,100
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Series 1878 Essays, 2 ounce and 4 ounce (Hicks TF1878E). The unique essays for a never created Series of 1878, the date was altered to 1879 and the designs were used for Series 1879, gold on blue paper mounted on card, wonderful items for an unissued series
E. 750-1,000
400
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Series 1879, 2 ounce (Hicks TF7-1 to TF7-9). Nine wrappers, the full run as catalogued, unusual CLIMAX paper label used by H. & G.M. Granger (TF7-5), W.S. Kimball & Co. (TF7-8) is a fragment but enough to establish a catalog listing as the only example known, the lot also includes an additional stamp from a C.W. Allen DIAMOND wrapper, a rare assemblage
E. 250-350
130
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Series 1879, 4 ounce (Hicks TF8-1). P. Lorillard & Co. ROSE LEAF dated December 1, 1879, unusual large size wrapper, only 2,200 printed, excellent condition
E. 300-400
250
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Series 1879, 4 ounce (Hicks TF8-1). P. Lorillard & Co. ROSE LEAF dated June 1, 1881, Very Fine condition
E. 300-400
250
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Series 1879, 8 ounce (Hicks TF9-1). Scarce 8 ounce stamped wrapper, P. Lorillard & Cos.' ROSE LEAF, dated Nov. 1, 1879, Extremely Fine condition, only 590 printed
E. 300-400
450
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Series 1879, 8 ounce (Hicks TF9-1). Scarce 8 ounce stamped wrapper, P. Lorillard & Co.’s ROSE LEAF, dated May 1, 1882, some edge roughness but Fine for this, only 590 printed
E. 300-400
425
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E
Series 1880 Essays, 1 ounce to 8 ounce (Hicks TF10E-1, TF11E-1, TF1880E-1 (4 ounce) and TF1880E-1 (8 ounce)). Four essays cut to shape and mounted on a large heavy white card, the issued stamps are -1/2 mm to 1 mm larger than the essays due to stretching of the tin-foil during printing, the designs differ slightly from the issued stamps as the corner decorations are complete while the issued stamps show small holes in the corner decorations, rare as only three such cards are known
E. 1,000-1,500
700
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E
Series 1880 Essay, 1 ounce (Hicks TF10E-2; Turner T95). Essay for 1880 1 ounce stamp in red brown on white wove unwatermarked paper, this is the only reported copy, ex Joyce
E. 500-750
275
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Series 1880, 1 ounce (Hicks TF10-2/TF10-75). Three wrappers, incl. C.W. Allen DIAMOND (TF10-2), P. Lorillard & Co. TIGER (TF10-73) and P. Lorillard & Co. TIGER (TF10-75), each the only reported copies, a rare opportunity to acquire these listing items
E. 750-1,000
400
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Series 1880, 1 ounce (Hicks TF10-1/TF10-102). Collection of 274 stamped wrappers in five volumes, being a nearly complete run of all catalogued wrappers (except for the three offered in the previous lot), with examples showing various imprints, cancellation dates, misspelling, broken type, rebate labels, closures, extraneous impressions, etc., overall Extremely Fine condition
E. 4,000-5,000
2,100
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E
Series 1880 Essay, 2 ounce (Hicks TF11E-2; Turner T96). Essay for 1880 2 ounce stamp in red brown on India on card, Very Fine, the only reported example, ex Joyce
E. 500-750
275
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Series 1880, 2 ounce (Hicks TF11-1 to TF11-15). 26 stamped wrappers in one volume, being the full run as catalogued for this issue, various dates of cancel, additional copy of OLD ABE FINE CUT (TF11-14), overall Extremely Fine condition
E. 500-750
275
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Series 1883, 1 ounce, (Hicks TF12-45, TF12-46). D. Buchner & Co. MADURO (TF12-45) and D. Buchner & Co. MOULDERS’ UNION (TF12-46), Extremely Fine condition, both items are unique, a rare opportunity
E. 400-500
225
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Series 1883, 1 ounce (Hicks TF12-1 to TF12-115). Collection of 236 stamped wrappers in five volumes, a complete run of this series as catalogued (except for the two unique items listed above), includes many varieties such as misspelling, rebate labels, closures, additional dates of cancellation, extraneous printing, etc., Extremely Fine condition
E. 4,000-5,000
2,100
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Series 1883, 2 ounce (Hicks TF13-1 to TF13-16). 18 large wrappers in one volume, representing all listings in the Hicks catalogue plus two additional copies of P. Lorillard & Co. SOLID CHEW (TF13-14) with different dates of cancellation, overall Extremely Fine condition
E. 400-500
225
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Series 1883, 4 ounce (Hicks TF14-1). P. Lorillard & Co. OLD TOM, the unique copy, a portion of the top of the wrapper is missing, this is the only reported example despite the fact that 8,180 stamped wrappers were issued and used between OLD TOM and ROSE LEAF brands, a great rarity
E. 300-400
550
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Series 1883, 4 ounce (Hicks TF14-2). P. Lorillard & Co. ROSE LEAF, dated May 1, 1883, Extremely Fine
E. 300-400
1,200
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Series 1883, 8 ounce (Hicks TF15-1). P. Lorillard & Co. ROSE LEAF, dated Aug. 1, 1883, Extremely Fine, only 150 of these were printed
E. 300-400
1,200
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Series 1890 Provisional, 1 ounce (Hicks TF16-1 to TF16-8). The full run of eight wrappers as listed in the Hicks catalogue, Extremely Fine condition, a scarce issue in use for only one month while dies were prepared for Series 1890
E. 200-300
110
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Series 1890, 1 ounce (Hicks TF17-9, TF17-16, TF17-22). John Anderson & Co. SOLACE (TF17-9), Catlin Tobacco Co. GOLDEN THREAD (TF17-16) and W.S. Kimball & Co. PEERLESS (TF17-22), Extremely Fine condition, each is the only known example
E. 600-800
325
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Series 1890, 1 ounce (Hicks TF17-1/TF17-41). Nearly complete collection of 88 stamped wrappers in two albums, incl. examples of broken type, paper label, etc, superior condition, a wonderful group
E. 2,000-3,000
1,100
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Series 1890, 2 ounce (Hicks TF18-2). Listing copy of Lovell & Buffington Tob. Co. BULL DOG, blue on ribbed foil, this is the only reported example
E. 300-400
325
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Series 1890, 2 ounce (Hicks TF18-1/TF18-5). Ten stamped wrappers with additional dates of cancellation, excellent examples of paper-backed foil
E. 250-350
130
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Series 1898 Provisional, 1 ounce (Hicks TF19-2, TF19-13, TF19-18). Incl. Allen & Dunning MAGNOLIA (TF19-2), P. Lorillard Co. BRIGHT GOLDEN CENTURY (TF19-13) and Francis Shields SWEET CAVENDISH (TF19-18), each is unique, this provisional issue was in use for less than a year
E. 600-900
1,200
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Series 1898 Provisional, 1 ounce (Hicks TF19-1/TF19-18). Complete run of 34 wrappers from this series in one volume, complete for Hicks catalogue listings except for the three rarities offered above, interesting varieties include a union label, cancel variations, etc., a fascinating group
E. 750-1,000
1,200
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Series 1898 Provisional, 1-2/3 ounce (Hicks TF20-1). P. Lorillard & Co. SOLID CHEW, in excellent condition, this is the only copy known
E. 300-400
1,000
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Series 1898 Provisional, 1-2/3 ounce (Hicks TF20-2, TF20-3). Three copies of each of these wrappers, with various dates of cancel, paper backing, Very Fine
E. 150-250
450
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Series of 1898, 1 ounce (Hicks TF21-3, TF21-8, TF21-16, TF21-23, TF21-25). Incl. John J. Bagley & Co. FAST MAIL (TF21-3), Globe Tobacco Co. GLOBE (TF21-8), D.H. McAlpin & Co. NAVY (TF21-16), Spaulding & Merrick OLD GLORY (TF21-23) and Universal Tobacco Co. HONEY DEW (TF21-25), each is the only recorded example, a phenomenal group of unique items
E. 1,500-2,000
2,700
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Series 1898, 1 ounce (Hicks TF21-1/TF21-26). 55 stamped wrappers in one volume, including nearly all listed in the Hicks catalog, includes plate varieties, additional cancellation dates, colored foil and printings, a wonderful group
E. 1,000-1,500
2,100
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Series 1898, 1-2/3 ounce (Hicks TF22-1 to TF22-2). Multiple copies of these wrappers showing additional dates of cancellation, paper backing, Very Fine
E. 150-250
325
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Series 1902, 1 ounce (Hicks TF23-30, TF23-32). Incl. Spaulding & Merrick OLD GLORY and Universal Tobacco Co. HONEY DEW, both are unique
E. 500-750
275
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Series 1902, 1 ounce (Hicks TF23-1/TF23-34). 120 stamped wrappers in three volumes, being nearly the full run for this issue, some show the use of paper closures, union labels and paper liners for the foil wrappers, a wonderful group
E. 2,500-3,500
1,400
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Series 1902, 1-2/3 ounce (Hicks TF24-2). American Tobacco Co. NAVY, with a paper liner, the only recorded example of this issue
E. 300-400
160
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Series 1902, 1-2/3 ounce (Hicks TF24-1). Five copies of the American Tobacco Co. NAVY, all with different dates of cancellation, one with paper backing, scarce group
E. 150-250
180
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Series 1909, 1/2 ounce (Hicks TF25-1 to TF25-2). American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF with “free trial” handstamp and smaller die impression, also John J. Bagley & Co. MAY-FLOWER (2) with larger die impression, scarce and unusual
E. 150-250
350
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Series 1909, 1 ounce (Hicks TF26-18, TF26-19). Warnick Brown, L. & Co. GOLD LEAF (TF26-18) and Warnick Brown, L. & Co. PREMIUM (TF26-19), both items are the only reported examples
E. 500-750
275
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Series 1909, 1 ounce (Hicks 26-1 to TF26-17). 37 stamped wrappers in one volume, a nearly complete run for this series as catalogued, multiple dates of cancellation, etc., a worthwhile and scarce group
E. 1,000-1,500
550
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Series 1909, 1-1/2 ounce (Hicks TF27-1 to TF27-3). Six stamped wrappers, including four American Tobacco Co. NAVY (TF27-2) with error inscription 1-2/3 ounces, scarce group
E. 200-300
150
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Series 1917, -3/4 ounce (Hicks TF28-1 to TF28-5). 17 stamped wrappers in one volume, the complete run for this series, additional dates of cancellation, plus a study of minor printing varieties of American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF, Very Fine
E. 500-750
325
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Series 1917, 1-1/8 ounces (Hicks TF28A-1). American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF, this is the only reported copy of this unusual denomination
E. 400-500
375
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Series 103, 1/2 ounce, 1 ounce, and 1-1/4 ounce, Essays or Specimen (Hicks TF30S-1 thru TFAAAE-1). Four Essays and one Specimen, all are unique, five brands, undated with an invalidating hole thru the stamp, see recent article in The American Revenuer (third quarter, 2013)
E. 1,000-1,500
550
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Series 103 to Series 107, 1 ounce (Hicks TF30-1/TF34-1). American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF Series 103 is a cut square and one of three known copies, Series 104 is one of two known copies, Series 105 is one of four known copies, Series 106 is a cut square and the only known copy and Series 107 is the only known copy, a fascinating group, beginning with Series 104 manufacturers began noting the date of cancellation with letters
E. 750-1,000
600
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Series 108 and Series 110, -3/4 ounce (Hicks TF35-1 and TF38A-1). American Tobacco Co. MAY-FLOWER, TF35-1 is one of fewer than five known and TF38A-1 is the only known copy
E. 400-500
600
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Series 109, 1 ounce (Hicks TF37-1 and TF37-2). Three copies of American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF with different dates of cancellation and one copy of P. Lorillard & Co. CENTURY, scarce group
E. 300-500
450
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Series 110, 1 ounce (Hicks TF38-1 to TF38-3). Six stamped wrappers, incl. four of TF38-1 American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF with different dates of cancellation, one copy of P. Lorillard Co. CENTURY and the only known copy of P. Lorillard Co. PEERLESS
E. 500-750
375
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Series 111, 1 ounce (Hicks TF39-1). Three copies of American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF with different dates of cancellation, interesting group
E. 200-300
110
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Series 112, 1 ounce (Hicks TF40-1 to TF40-2). Incl. three copies of American Tobacco Co. VIRGIN LEAF with different dates of cancellation and one copy of P. Lorillard Co. CENTURY, Very Fine
E. 200-300
190
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Tin Foil Tobacco Wrappers Without Revenue Printing. An extraordinary collection of 247 tin-foil tobacco wrappers housed in six volumes, used without revenue stamps printed on them (Hicks 1-132+++), most were used with adhesive tobacco stamps and many still have those stamps attached, there are many unusual brands, colors and graphics as well as brands that were also known with imprinted tobacco revenue stamps, they vary in size from small penny chews and free samples up to 8 ounce tobacco and 16 ounce snuff wrappers, some only known copies are fragmentary but overall the collection is Fine-Very Fine, each item mounted on its own page with a typed description, the most unusual items are paper wrappers printed to look like tin-foil, as well as a beautiful presentation set of printed tin-foil samples (58 pieces, ex Tolman) prepared by the John J. Crooke Co. in 1882, some cigar, cigarette, snuff and foreign wrappers are included, this is a very unusual collection that would be impossible to duplicate, it shows the history of tobacco packaging, tin-foil printing and advertising graphics
E. 5,000-7,500
2,600
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Two 1 ounce Unopened Packages of Tobacco (Hicks TF6-27 and TF10-4). The first is Goodwin & Co. PATENT PRESSED RIBBONS (ex Turner), the second is John Anderson & Co. SOLACE (ex Tolman), interesting packages that show how the wrappers were used
E. 200-300
130
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