Sale 914 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Monday, 19 June, 2006
Category — Revenue Groups
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
3128
United States Revenue Collection. One volume, most of the value is in the First Issue with Imperf singles fairly complete, multiples from 25c-$2.00 including strip of three of R74a, some Part-Perf singles and seven pairs and Perf complete less only the 6c Proprietary and $20.00 Probate, Second Issue with $1.30, $1.90, $3.50, Third Issue to $10.00, scattering of later issues, also a few CSA and Possessions, generally Fine-Very Fine
E. 1,500-2,000
3,500
3129
Revenue Collection. Several hundred stamps on handmade pages in one volume containing First Issue perforated (few multiples), most Second and Third Issues, later Documentaries to 1917 (some multiples), Proprietary to 1919, Future Delivery and Stock Transfer 1918-34, slightly mixed quality, Fine-Very Fine appearance
7,553
2,400
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First Issue Revenues. 26 better stamps on pages, includes ten different imperfs (cat. $2,235.00), twelve different part-perfs (cat. $4,085.00) and four perforated (cat. $735.00), the imperfs are apparently all correct, however the part perfs are always questionable, whether they are correct or not will be reflected in the bidding, generally Fine-Very Fine
7,055
3,000
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Revenue Accumulation. Many hundreds of stamps, includes collection balance with better First Issues, also other Documentaries, wholesale accumulation of Wine Stamps, fairly large quantity of Puerto Rico Rectified Spirits with several hundred 50c no. RE44 and an unused $1.00, some M&M's, few Tax Paids, "Pine Tree" embossed revenue on document no. RM3, interesting accumulation which deserves careful inspection
E. 1,000-1,500
2,200
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Revenue Issues Collection. Several hundred on pages, very little First-Third Issues and no Dated Docs and Stocks, but otherwise runs the gamut of issues with better Documentaries from 1875-1940, Proprietary 1871-1918, Future Delivery, Stock Transfer 1918-40, fairly comprehensive Wine Stamp section, some Playing Cards, a used set of Nos. RL1-RL8 and an unused original gum single of RL3, R5a Major Double Transfer, a nice used 25c Second Issue with Sewing Machine perfs (R112b), a lone unused Beer Stamp (REA83), a few unused original gum First Issue perforated, freak perfs, some 1898 Battleship part perf or imperf varieties, and more, generally Fine-Very Fine, a very interesting group with lots of good and unusual material for the general revenue collector
E. 1,500-2,000
3,500
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Revenue Handstamped Cancellations. Collection of several hundred on pages, vast majority of value is in the First Issue with imperfs, part-perfs and perforated, cancel types include black, red and blue, mostly circular but some ovals, straightlines and boxed, also includes Second and Third Issue, later documentary to 1940, 1871-1919 Proprietary, Future Delivery and 1918-40 Stock Transfer, virtually all Fine-Very Fine, lovely lot for the specialist
E. 1,500-2,000
3,750
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Revenue Stock. Several hundred used and unused in two small stockbooks, First Issue-Wines, nice variety, generally Fine-Very Fine
1,855
500
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First Issue Revenues Collection. 37 different imperfs to $1.50, 27 part perfs (some questionable and not counted), and strong perforated lacking only eight stamps, above average condition with a fair number of handstamped cancels, Fine-Very Fine lot
E. 1,000-1,500
1,800
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First Issue Revenue Stock. Many hundreds in a small stockbook, mostly less expensive stamps, many in impressive quantities, better noted include Nos. R28c (30-40) and about a dozen R72c, many handstamp cancels, also some later Documentary and some Proprietary, generally Fine-Very Fine, a great lot for the specialist to sift through for varieties and cancels
E. 750-1,000
950
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Second and Third Issue Revenues. On pages, Second Issue complete less seven values, Third Issue complete less $20.00, quite a few appear unused, fresh colors, virtually all Fine-Very Fine, nice lot
1,860
800
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Red Dated Documentaries Collection, 1941-58. Well over 200 on pages, mostly unused original gum with some Mint N.H., there are 47 $30.00-$5,000.00 denominations of which eight are $500.00, we do not note any cut or perfin cancels, Fine-Very Fine, very nice lot of these popular issues
E. 1,500-2,000
3,250
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Green Dated Stock Transfer Collection, 1940-52. Over 150 on pages, 1940 and 1943-51 with complete 1c-80c unused original gum, fair number of lower dollar values and twelve $30.00-$10,000.00 (the two $10,000.00 stamps includes have cut cancels), no other cut or perfin cancels noted, Fine-Very Fine, nice lot for continuation
E. 1,000-1,500
2,800
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Beer Stamps Collection. Approximately 80 nearly all different stamps in a stockbook, includes a better with Nos. REA 3 two, REA 14, REA 15, REA 28, REA 36, REA 188 three uncut, and more also some other Scott and non-Scott listed material, typical condition but still above average and attractive
E. 1,000-1,500
2,000
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Distilled Spirits Tax For Shipment in Tank Car. Large 5-3/4"x7-1/2" stamp with customary varnish and nail hole in center from being affixed to the railroad car, used in 1949 and paid tax of $34,200.00 for shipment of 3,800 proof gallons, some edge faults but probably about a nice as this can be found in used condition, very few have probably survived
E. 200-300
1,050
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Playing Card Revenues. Collection of approximately 64 stamps and blocks on pages, duplication, also includes 21 Official Seal stamps and blocks (catalog value not included), virtually all Fine-Very Fine
1,010
400
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Snuff, Tobacco and Cigarette Tax Paids. Substantial collection of these issues, nearly all mounted on pages, incredible variety, includes small and large stamps and strip stamps, no doubt many are scarce, typical condition, fabulous lot for the specialist
E. 750-1,000
9,000
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Better Revenue Items. 27 stamps on pages, includes Nos. R126 (cut cancel), R128, R135b (cut cancel), R176, R178, R183, R187, R188, R192, R198, R202, R205, R214, R216, R217, R224 (used), R279, R281, RB5a, RB7a, RB5b, RB16a, RB16b, RB11c-RB15c, virtually all Fine-Very Fine
3,645
1,900
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Revenue Multiples. Five items, incl. top plate no. block of ten of No. R234, top plate block of twelve of No. R237, right plate no. block of ten of No. R241, bottom plate no. block of ten of No. R239, block of twelve of No. R242, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail approximately
725
500
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Revenue Multiples. Fifteen multiples, mostly complete panes incl. Nos. R237, R239 (3), RD7 (2), S1 (2), S7, other large multiples incl. R241 block of 96, R240 block of 80, R241 block of 80 and block of 96, R243 block of 86, few faults to be expected, most Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail approximately
7,500
2,000
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