Lot 2480
1755-57, Massachusetts Colonial Issue, ½d red, typographed, strong strike of circular handstamp on margin of a newspaper (37x150mm), Very Fine, this stamp was required on newspapers between May 1, 1755 and April 30, 1757, most of these stamps still in existence are on newspapers in major libraries.Scott Nos. RM1; $2,500 on document Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $220
Lot 2481
1755-57, Massachusetts Colonial Issue, 4d, embossed, strong detailed impression in upper left margin of a deed of real estate, dated July 26, 1755, the property was given by a widow in exchange for an annual payment of £10 of money; some file fold splitting and slight soiling, F.-V.F., extremely scarce with only a handful known.Scott Nos. RM4 $700.
Realized: $250
Lot 2482
1757-60, New York Colonial Issue, 1d, embossed, strong full embossing in margin at upper left, on a court arrest warrant dated October 21, 1757, the warrant states that John Fisk was to be jailed until he paid to Support Colonial militia that were fighting the French; some document aging, still Very Fine, an extremely rare and possibly unique usage on a court arrest warrant.Scott Nos. RM10 $1,750.
Realized: $500
Lot 2483
1757-60, New York Colonial Issue, 1d, embossed, clear full impression on printed form bill of lading, dated March 27, 1765, with printed mast sailing ship illumination at upper left; file fold though embossing, otherwise Very Fine, extremely rare with only a handful in existence, stamp applied during the time of the tax although the form was used 5 years after the stamp was needed.Scott Nos. RM10 $1,750.
Realized: $325