Sale 1164 — The Grant Inman Collection, Part 6: Wine, Beer and Silver Tax Stamps
Sale Date — Wednesday, 20 September, 2017
Category — Beer Stamps - 1866 Issue
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
526
1866, 25c Blue, -1/4bbl., Beer, Silk Paper (REA3b; Priester 3bB). Large margins, clearly-evident silk fibers, rich color, neat strike of "Wackenhuth, Adam & Co. Newark N.J., Apr. 13, 1867" circular datestamp, light creases and some minor soiling are not very obviousEXTREMELY FINE APPEARANCE. THIS 1866 QUARTER-BARREL FIRST ISSUE BEER STAMP ON SILK PAPER IS REPORTEDLY UNIQUE. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF THE ISSUE.
This stamp, with easily discernible silk paper, large margins, a clear handstamp cancel and no obvious flaws, is one of the great rarities of the First Issue Beers.
Ex "Scarsdale". With 2012 P.F. certificate
4,500
3,500