Sale 953 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 25-28 March, 2008
Category — Revenues (Third Issue, Proprietary)
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1853
25lb Black Brown, 1935 Tax Exempt Potatoes, Booklet Pane of 12 (RI17a). Complete booklet of two panes, adhering to interleaving, cover with crease at top and slight rust marks around staple holesVERY FINE APPEARANCE. ONE OF ONLY TWO INTACT BOOKLETS OF THE 25-POUND 1935 POTATO TAX STAMP. A GREAT RARITY.
It is believed there are two intact booklets and approximately four loose panes that have been discovered to date. Scott Retail as two panes with no premium for the covers.
12,000
5,000