Lot 728
Narcotic Tax, 1919, 5¢ violet, rouletted 7, vertical pane of 12 stamps, pristine never hinged, o.g., never hinged, Very Fine.Scott No. RJA62b $312.
Realized: $100
Lot 729
Narcotic Tax, 1963, 25¢ violet, rouletted 7, o.g., never hinged, bright, fresh and Extremely Fine. Priced only used by Scott, ex National Postal Museum Archives.Scott No. RJA100b $250 for used.
Realized: $180
Lot 730
Embossed Revenue, 2sh6p, cut to 44 x 49mm, clear embossing on dark greenish blue paper, mounted on piece of document, reverse with "GR" crown label; slight soiling, Very Fine.Scott No. RM31; $3,250 Estimate $300 - 400.
The British revenue stamps were for taxes on the American Colonies. They were quickly withdrawn because of protests of the colonists against taxation without representation. The "Tea Party" at Boston followed the issuance of these stamps by two years.
Realized: $350
Lot 731
Embossed Revenue, 2sh6p, cut to 44 x 49mm, clear embossing on dark greenish blue paper, mounted on piece of document, reverse with "GR" crown label, bit of soiling, Very Fine.Scott No. RM31; $3,250 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $400
Lot 732 o
Revenue - Private Die Medicine, Fleming Bros. Liver Pills, 1¢ ultramarine, full margins, faults including tear ending in nick at top and thin, Fine appearance.Scott No. RS90u $3,000.
Realized: $150
Lot 733 o
Revenue - Private Die Medicine, Soule & Co., Syracuse, 1¢ ultramarine, "Sovereign Balm of Life." inscription; cuts into bottom edges of stamp image, as usual, some minor staining surrounding lower portion, otherwise F.-V.F.Scott No. RS227u $975.
Only 26 examples of this variety known to exist.
Realized: $425
Lot 734
Revenue - Boating, 1960, $1-$3 Boating Stamps complete, panes of 10, pristine never hinged, each with plate number fold along 2nd & 3rd vertical rows does not detract, Very Fine.Scott No. RVB1-RVB2 $845.
Realized: $290