3-1/2c Green & Black, Series of 1941, Wine (RE114). Clear roulettes on three sides, natural s.e. at top, rich color, neat purple cancel from Modesto Cal.

VERY FINE AND CHOICE. A RARE SOUND EXAMPLE OF THE 3-1/2-CENT 1942 WINE ISSUE. ONLY SIX ARE KNOWN.

This is one of the rarest of all Wine stamps, and it is only known used. Richard Friedberg records six copies. The 3-1/2c stamp was intended for use to pay the tax on half-pint units of artificially carbonated wines. This rate was in effect from October 1, 1941, to October 31, 1942. Only one delivery of these stamps was made by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to the Internal Revenue Department as of June 30, 1942. The lack of additional deliveries also explains why no copies were contained in the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum deaccessioned archives.

Ex Cunliffe, Lyons and Floyd. With 1999 P.S.E. and 2001 P.F. certificates

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