5073			U.S. 10 Cents George Washington Plate Proof Reproduction of 1847 Issue. 1875. Scott # 4P4. Large margins. XF stamp. Printed on thin white card. Hinge remnants on back. RWHE engraved it originally.	Est. $150-300
5074			U.S. 10 cents Washington, Scott #4P4. Plate proof on card in black. XF centering. Also includes a print of George Washington with eagle and other Washington items.	Est. $75-150
5075			U.S. 2 cents Black Jack, Scott #87, E Grill. Fine centering except for barely touching on left side. Nice clean example with light cancel. Perfs intact. Also includes print of Andrew Jackson.	Est. $50-100
5076			U.S. Unique Sports Stamp Compound Proof With 4 Different Essays Models. 1982. 20 cents, Scott Unlisted Essay Models for proposed "Presidents Council On Physical Fitness &: Sports". Designs include Diver; Water Skiing; Basketball and Football; Baseball, Golf and Football. Also included are photocopy enlargements of 2 of the stamps as well as 2 proofs of the Presidential seals on cards. Additional stamp designs in pencil are taped to the front of the original file folder found in archive. Also includes Plant Order for stamp design. Unique Essay Models in archive. USBNC.	Est. $750-1500
5077			U.S. Unique Sports Stamp Essay Model. 1982. 20 cents, Scott Unlisted Essay Model for proposed "Presidents Council On Physical Fitness &: Sports". Stamp model measures 4 x 6 inches. Presidential seal on UR with runner with torch, partially hand drawn or pasted on design elements on 8 x 11 inch thick white card with archival notations. Also includes Plant Order for proof and photocopy 2 different sizes with notation to add female and no torch. Unique Essay Models in archive. USBNC.	Est. $750-1500
5078			U.S. Unique Sports Stamp Models For Presidential Seal. 4 different proofs, 3 are Film positive or Film Negative Proofs and one is a photo proof of proposed Presidential Seal used on Essay Sports Stamps Also includes Plant Order for proof and correspondence. Unique Essay proofs in archive. USBNC.	Est. $250-500
5079			U.S. Vincent Price Proof Essay for U.S. Commemorative Stamp that was never issued. Missing denomination and U.S. imprint. LDP on india on large card. Choice condition. Intaglio printed. ND (ca.1980-90's). From ABNC archive. No others were found. Evidently an ABNC item that was rejected. No paper work found with stamp. Unique in archive.	Est. $200-400
5080			U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Sample Sheet. ND (ca.1963-1968). 9.25 x 6 inch glossy white card with a number of engravings of letters and text on it as well as handstamp Return to Designing Room three times on it. Intaglio printed items on sheet include "The United States of America" title from possibly a banknote or bond; "In God We Trust" printed twice; The President and Mrs. Johnson... printed twice and what I think are significant, "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" in small letters in middle and "WILDERNESS" twice on upper right from possibly another U.S. postage stamps circa 1960's. Choice uncirculated condition. Rare BEP Proof in private hands.	Est. $350-700
5081			U.S. Helmbold's Genuine Preparations 6 cents Essay Match and Medicine Stamp. Partially engraved 6 cent stamp that is different from issued stamp. Horizontal 2.25 x 5/8th's inches. Most of the stamp has only outlines for the design and borders. Printer and engraver are not listed On thin card. Back has red "83" written. Choice condition.	Est. $200-400
5082			U.S. Licenses and Stamp Duties Booklet 1863. "Licenses and Stamp Duties in Accordance With The Internal Revenue Laws as Amended March 3rd, 1863. Alphabetically Arranged. Presented by Cunningham, Frost &: Throckmortons, 71 &: 73 Worth Street, N.Y." (Next to my old office and City Hall). 32 pages with orange-buff cover that is a little beat up, but the interior is in exceptional condition and other than a few toning spots and 2 small areas cut out of the 1st and last page margins, is in exceptional condition. Everything you ever wanted to know about 1863 stamp duty tax rates is here. Extremely detailed and informative for the serious revenue collector. Printed by G.A.Whitehorne, 119 Fulton &: 42 Ann Streets, NY. Rare.	Est. $500-1000
5083			U.S. Post Office Department -Officially Sealed Trial Color Proof. 1877. Scott # OX1TC. Black. Printed on india paper. Red notation on UL corner. 2 wrinkles that could possibly be removed. Die # 4585. Fine to VF condition.	Est. $150-300
5084			U.S. Thrift or Savings Stamp Proof. Scott Unlisted. 5 Cents. Pratt Institute Thrift Association. Green printing on white india paper mounted on manila card. Die # NS 4053. Beehive vignette. ABNC. Choice condition.	Est. $125-250
5085			U.S. United States Internal Revenue 90 Gallons Tax Paid Stamp - Series of 1875 Proof with Lincoln Vignette. 187-. Proof printed on india paper on cut down card. Bottom has green border and undertint with vignette of Abraham Lincoln. The top is the counterfoil that has lines for payment of tax information. POC's. Choice uncirculated condition. Rare as proof.	Est. $450-900
5086			U.S. Washington. Tacoma Trust &: Savings Bank Savings Stamp with 1891 "V" Nickel Proof. 1891. Tacoma, Washington. LDP of 25 cents stamp with vignette of 1891 Liberty nickel. Black. Mounted on large white file card with die number C-248 and ABNC imprint on bottom. Choice condition. Rare Savings stamp with coin vignette.	Est. $150-300
5087			U.S. 1993-95 29 Cents Pine Cone Stamp Error Booklet. Scott # 2491a, booklet pane of 18 with the 6 right side pairs imperforate vertically. Book has not been folded. Plate #B11 on left. Rare as intact booklet. Choice condition.	Est. $1500-3000
5088			U.S. John Paul Jones Imperforate Plate Block of 16. Scott # 1789 Unlisted. (See note in catalog). Serial numbers A00005 to A0000, all in different colors. Color bars on bottom and U.S. Postal Service copyright. NH, OG. XF. ABNC.	Est. $300-600
5089			U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Coupons Front Cover Specimens Sheet #1. ca.1970-90's. Uncut sheet of 15 front cover specimens (3 by 5) from a $65 Food Coupon or Stamp Booklet. Liberty Bell in circle of stars on left vignette with Dept of Agriculture Seal on top right. Backs have Certification of purchaser. Red printing on very light yellow. All have POC. All are in VG to VF condition with wrinkling, folds and bends from archival storage. ABNC. Rare format.	Est. $500-1000
5090			U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Coupons Front Cover Specimens Sheet #2. ca.1970-90's. Uncut sheet of 15 front cover specimens (3 by 5) from a $65 Food Coupon or Stamp Booklet. Liberty Bell in circle of stars on left vignette with Dept of Agriculture Seal on top right. Backs have Certification of purchaser. Red printing on very light yellow. All have POC. All are in VG to VF condition with wrinkling, folds and bends from archival storage. ABNC. Rare format.	Est. $500-1000
5091			U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Coupons Front Cover Specimens Sheet #3. ca.1970-90's. Uncut vertical pair (2) front cover specimens from a $65 Food Coupon or Stamp Booklet. Liberty Bell in circle of stars on left vignette with Dept of Agriculture Seal on top right. Backs have Certification of purchaser. Red printing on very light yellow. All have POC. The top note is in VG due to handling, soiling and water stains and the bottom one is in XF with one minor ink smudge. ABNC. Rare format.	Est. $100-200
5092			U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Coupons Front Cover Specimens Sheet #4. ca.1970-90's. Uncut vertical strip of 4 front cover specimens from a $65 Food Coupon or Stamp Booklet. Liberty Bell in circle of stars on left vignette with Dept of Agriculture Seal on top right. Backs have Certification of purchaser. Red printing on very light yellow. All have POC. The top 2 notes are in VG condition due to handling, soiling and water stains and the bottom two are in VF to XF condition with one minor ink smudges and small water spots. ABNC. Rare format.	Est. $150-300
5093			U.S. Food Stamp Essay. ca 1960's. Text on front "Do Not Fold/Do Not Spindle". Value "$5 Dollars/Non-Transferable". Additional writing is nonsense letters. Intaglio printed on thin yellow card with glue stains on back. Cut close to margins. Lincoln bust at left with farms and factory scenes flanking denomination. XF condition with one vertical fold in middle and the margin is barely cut into the bottom margin. Rare. ABNC or USBNC?	Est. $300-600
5094			U.S. Food Stamp Essay. ca 1960's. Text on front "Do Not Fold/Do Not Spindle". Value "$5 Dollars/Non-Transferable". Additional writing is nonsense letters. Intaglio printed on thin yellow card with glue stains on back. Cut close to margins. Lincoln bust at left with farms and factory scenes flanking denomination. Uncirculated. Rare. ABNC or USBNC?	Est. $400-800
5095			U.S. U.S.Department of Agriculture - Food Coupon. Proof of $10, Series A. Food stamp. (ca.1960-70's). Printed on white bond type of paper and mounted on manila file card. Hamilton on left with outline of eagle, liberty bell undertint in middle over stars from flag and denomination on top. Printed in turquoise green. XF condition. Plate or die # 113313 on top. Large margins. Printed by ABNC under contract with the U.S. government. Possibly unique proof from archives and at the very least, extremely rare. This may be the only one ever available in this format.	Est. $1500-3000
5096			U.S. Postal Telegraph Co. Cut Down Large Die Proofs. 1885. 15T1P; 15T2P; 15T3P; 15T40. 4 different cut down large die proofs. India printed on large card. VF-XF condition. Hamilton Bank Note Co., Engravers N.Y. Rare die proofs.	Est. $1000-2000
5097			U.S. Western Union 1940 Telegraph Trial Color Proof Assortment - Security BNC Printing. 15 different Western Union proofs printed on white paper. Imperforate and cut down close to borders. Scott #'s 16T99-16T103 Unlisted. (T29 type). 1-3). 1 cent, 2 in issued colors and one in emerald green; 4-6). 2 cents, one in issued color and 2 are Trial Color proofs in Blue; 7-9. 5 cents, 3 different stamp proofs in issued colors; 10-12). 10 cents, 3 different trial color proofs, one in yellow and 2 in black; 13-15). 25 cents, 2 in issued color red. All are in VF to choice condition. Rare if not unique group. Unlisted in Scott.	Est. $1250-1500
5098			U.S. Western Union Telegraph Co. Uncut Sheet of 4 Booklet Pane Proofs. 1913. 16T44TC3 Deep Rose on india. Pane of 16. VF condition. Kihn Brothers Bank Note Engravers N.Y. Rare uncut proof sheet.	Est. $300-600
5099			U.S. Western Union Telegraph Co. Uncut Sheet of 4 Booklet Pane Proofs. 1913. 16T44TC3 Orange on india. Pane of 16. VF condition. Kihn Brothers Bank Note Engravers N.Y. Rare uncut proof sheet.	Est. $300-600
5100			U.S. Western Union Telegraph Co. Uncut Sheet of 4 Booklet Pane Proofs. 1913. 16T44TC3 Rose Lake on india. Pane of 16. VF condition. Kihn Brothers Bank Note Engravers N.Y. Rare uncut proof sheet.	Est. $300-600
5101			U.S. Western Union Telegraph Co. Uncut Sheet of 4 Booklet Pane Proofs. 1913. 16T44TC5 Sepia on Bond. Pane of 16. VF condition. Kihn Brothers Bank Note Engravers N.Y. Rare uncut proof sheet.	Est. $300-600
5102			U.S. Western Union Telegraph Co. Unique Uncut Booklet Pane Approval Proof Sheet. 16T15P. 1885. Entire sheet with 9 booklet panes of 4 stamps each (36 stamps) printed on india paper with large gutter between the top two rows and the bottom row upside down. One vertical strip of 6 would have one gutter pair, 1 se-tenant pair and 2 singles each. l 1/2 of a stamp cut diagonally is pinned to the left gutter area. Approval signatures are on the bottom left corner. 2 horizontal archival folds are present that are mostly in the large gutter between the top two rows of stamps, otherwise the sheet appears in exceptional condition. Facsimile signature of Norvin Green. ABNC. Unique sheet from archive for date and color.	Est. $2500-5000
5103			U.S. Post Office Department Warrants. 2 different issued Post Office Warrants with similar design but different printer imprints. Eagle with ships in middle and distinguished gentleman on lower left. 1. 1859. Newark, NJ. Black on white paper. Printer imprint is Bald, Cousland &: Co., Philad &: NY; 2. 1861. Wilmington, N.C. Black on off white or tan paper, possibly due to toning. Printer is American Bank Note Co. Fine to XF. ABNC, BCC.	Est. $200-400
5104			U.S. Brandreth's Vegetable Universal Pills License Agreement. 1862. Unissued and possibly a proof license or agents certificate. Extremely ornate and detailed with samples of labels on left, right and bottom as well as undertints of the labels on the sides. Certificate is titled "Dr.Benjamin Brandreth's Certificate of Agency For The Year 1862" over an extremely lovely and detailed large format vignette of a bucolic river or lake scene of 3 people in small boat floating off shore from a hilly area with people and buildings. This lovely vignette is titled "The Establishment at Sing Where the Medicines are Manufactured". The certificate is in XF condition and measures 14 x 17 inches. Engraved by Peter J.Gassner, NY on bottom. Autograph of Brandreth on bottom right. Extremely rare and attractive certificate.	Est. $1000-2000
5105			U.S. Dr.Townsend's Sarsaparilla Bottle Label. Ornate medical label for Sarsaparilla that may be a proof or the real label. Dr.Townsend on top in oval held by angel and allegorical woman with another allegorical woman watching from below standing next to building. Printed by Danforth &: Hufty, NY &: Philad. Small piece out of left margin and very slight toning otherwise it appears XF to XF+. D&:H. Rare medical related label.	Est. $250-500
5106			U.S. Mexican Mustang Liniment Label Proof. New York. 1853. 50 cents. Rare and attractive medicine label with large size "1853" 50 cent piece front and back flanking allegorical woman pouring water with wild horses running underneath. Micro printing under horse vignette states Danforth, Wright&: Co. had trade marked this label in 1853. Printed on thin white paper. 2 very light diagonal folds keep this from being uncirculated. ABNC, DWC. Rare medical label.	Est. $250-500
5107			U.S. New York. Moffat's Vegetable Life Pills Specimen Labels (4). 1850,1860's. 2 different types of Medical labels. 1). Large format with vignette of Moffat. Die cracks on top. 2. Vertical strip of 3 of small format labels vignette of Moffat. Both have micro printing of copyright and designer information. RWH&:E engraved and registered this label in 1850. ABNC evidently altered the plate of the larger label slightly in the 1860's and put their "ABC" imprint in scrip italics on the lower left. Rare philatelic Match &: Medicine related label. Scarce. RWHE, ABNC.	Est. $250-500
5108			U.S. New York. Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill Co. Specimen Label. 1850,1860's. Specimen Medical label with portrait of Wright. Printed in black on light orange paper. Bottom says "One Dozen Boxes". 3 x 2 inch label. Red specimen overprint and POC. Rare philatelic Match &: Medicine related label. Scarce. No imprint but possibly RWHE.	Est. $100-200
5109			U.S. Pennsylvania. Keasby and Mattison Sulphate of Quinine Medical Label. Ambler, Philadelphia, PA. 1880's. Specimen medical label. Black "SPECIMEN" overprint. Printed in orange. Ornate factory with small train. Also included is a 4.5 x 1.25 inch sized orange label that probably either sealed the bottle or was on a package. The large label is in XF condition the small label has a circular piece that is torn but still present on the upper right corner. Both have mounting remnants on back. Rare medical related labels. By Hamilton BNC. HBNC.	Est. $200-400
5110			U.S. Pennsylvania. B.A.Fahnestock's Vermifuge and F.B.Brown's Essence of Jamaica Ginger Medical Labels. 2 different labels. 1. Philadelphia. 1883. F.B.Brown's Ginger Trade Mark Label (Not over 75% alcohol - I bet it worked really well). Washington Profile vignette facing left. Pin punch specimen. ABNC; 2. Pittsburgh and Venezuela. B.A.Fahnestock's Vermifuge. Fahnestock on top with allegorical figures holding sick children on left and right. RWHE. Directions in Spanish for proper dosage is printed vertically on left margin and Venezuela is listed. Both in XFcondition. Scarce	Est. $150-300
5111			U.S. Transportation of the Mails Post Office Department Warrant. Issued check. March 29, 1861. Wilmington, North Carolina. $66. Patriotic eagle with ships on top and notable Post Office guy on lower left. North Carolina seceded from the Union on May 20th, 1861. Extremely late usage before secession of U.S. Postal Warrant in a Southern Confederate State. Vf condition with lightly toned paper. Printed by ABNC.	Est. $200-400
5112			U.S. New York. U.S.Postal Savings System Series 1917 Notes. Brooklyn, NY (Station W). 4 different issued and uncancelled Postal Savings Certificate from the "Series of 1917". Denominations include $5; $20; $50 and $100. All with different color undertints. All are dated 1932 except one that is Jan.1st, 1933. All are in uncirculated condition. Scarce group.	Est. $150-300
5113			U.S. Postal Savings Certificate - Florida. Tampa, Florida. 1953. (Series 1939). $1. Rare Florida Postal Savings certificate. AU+ condition. Rare location and state. BEP.	Est. $150-300
5114			U.S. Postal Savings Certificate - South Dakota. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 1953. (Series 1939). $1. Rare South Dakota Postal Savings certificate. AU+ condition. Rare location and state. BEP.	Est. $100-200
5115			U.S. Postal Savings Certificates - Series 1917. 2 different issued and uncancelled Postal Savings certificates from Brooklyn, NY., (Sta. W). Dated either 1932 or 1933. Denominations are $100 and $200 denominations. Both have black border with different color undertints. Both are Uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition. Scarce pair of high denomination early series Postal Savings certificates.	Est. $250-500
5116			U.S. Postal Savings Certificates - Series 1917. 4 different issued and uncancelled Postal Savings certificates from Brooklyn, NY., (Station W). All are dated either 1932 or 1933. Denominations include $5; $10; $20 and $50 denominations. All have black border with different color undertints. All are in AU to choice uncirculated condition. Scarce group of relatively early series of certificates.	Est. $200-400
5117			U.S. Postal Savings System -Certificate of Deposit. Issue of 1911. $1. Specimen Postal Savings Certificate of Deposit. Rare early Postal Savings Certificate printed by ABNC. Black border with red undertint. Red specimen overprints, POC's and "00000" serial numbers. Blank counterfoil tab on left is perforated so that note could be mounted in booklet and pulled out. Back has yearly dates up to 10 years and amount of accrued interest. Choice uncirculated condition. Rare specimen Postal Savings Certificate. ABNC	Est. $150-300
5118			U.S. Postal Savings System Specimen. 1911. P-Unlisted. $100 Specimen Postal Savings System - Certificate of Deposit. Red specimen overprint, POC and "00000" serial numbers. Black on yellow undertint. Choice Unc. ABNC.	Est. $150-300
5119			U.S. Postal Savings System Specimen. 1911. P-Unlisted. $100 Specimen Postal Savings System - Certificate of Deposit. Red specimen overprint, POC and "00000" serial numbers. Black on yellow undertint. Facsimile signatures on lower right including Frank Hitchcock who was instrumental in the design and production of the original of the Washington-Franklin Series. Choice Unc. ABNC.	Est. $150-300
5120			U.S.Postal Money Order Sample Specimens for ABNC. ca.1960-80's. 4 different Postal money orders in 3 page booklets with the M.O.; receipt for purchaser and receipt for P.O. All with USPS eagle logo on face on thin paper. The M.O.'s are on either red-brown or mustard colored. All are in XF to Unc. ABNC. Rare U.S. Postal Service Money order specimens.	Est. $200-400
5121			U.S.Postal Money Order Specimens and Proofs. ca.1960-80's. 4 different Postal money order undertint proofs with slightly different security engraved patterns in similar colors. Also included is an uncut pair of Postal Money Orders in brick red and grey printing with similar undertint design as Plate #2. All of the undertint proofs are printed on 9 x 5.5 inch piece of white paper. All are in XF to Unc. ABNC. Rare and possibly unique U.S. Postal Money order production proofs and specimens. An additional piece of correspondence with the design layout is included.	Est. $150-300
5122			U.S.Postal Note. 1886, $2.00 Moorhead, Minnesota Nov. 13, 1886. Moorhead, Minn. $2.00. Serial #003884. Payable in Hunter, D.T. (Dakota Territory). Light toning otherwise it appears in XF condition. Possibly unique and highest denomination for this state. Homer Lee BNC.	Est. $2500-5000
5123			U.S.Postal Note. 1887, $1.88 Milton Mills, New Hampshire. July 18, 1887. Milton Mills, N.H.. $1.88. Serial #001729. Payable at "Any Money Order office". 2 small pin holes on corner and top. Appears in VF condition. Possibly unique and highest denomination for this state. Homer Lee BNC.	Est. $2000-4000
5124			U.S. American Philatelic Society. 1922. Issued and uncancelled stock certificate. 1 share. Brown border. Embossed red seal. VF condition. Scarce.	Est. $150-300
5125			U.S. Kansas. Atchison and Nebraska Railroad Company with Imprinted Revenue RN-U1. 1871. Issued and punch cancelled stock certificate. 60 Shares. Purple printing. RN-U1 in middle of stock. Vignette of train at station. XF condition. Unlisted stock type in Cox and new imprinted revenue find on railroad stock certificate. Hooper, Lewis &: Co., Boston. Rare stock certificate.	Est. $750-1500
5126			U.S. Essay 2 Cents Imprinted Revenue Proof. 5 x 2 inch proof imprinted revenue stamp. Intaglio printed in blue on this white card. Washington facing left. Either ABNC, NBNC or CBNC item. Scarce and attractive.	Est. $250-500
5127			U.S. New York. Specimen Checks With Sample G1 Imprinted Revenues. 188- (ca.1881-1884). 2 different sample checks with imprinted revenues with "Invalid for Actual Use". Both have "Specimen From N.F.Seebeck, New York. Send for Estimates". 1. Salem, MA. Grocers Bank. Green on light green security paper; 2). Metropolitan National Bank. Black on light orange security paper. Both have purple "Specimen" overprints. Both have different Lazard Freres Bills of Exchange on the back. Both in choice uncirculated condition. Seebeck established Hamilton BNC and these checks came from a HBNC sample book.	Est. $150-300
5128			U.S. Revenue Stamps Insurance Policy - RN-T6. 1870. Ohio Farmers Insurance Company policy with imprinted revenue RN-T6 at top. Policy is in XF condition. Scarce revenue imprint.	Est. $150-300
5129			U.S. Kentucky. Bank of New Castle. Ornate issued and cancelled draft with RN-C-11 Brown imprint. Vignettes of Elk in middle, allegorical woman with flowers on left and Native Americans with moose they have just killed on upper right. VF condition with toning. Continental BNC. Scarce draft.	Est. $100-200
5130			U.S. Massachusetts. Colonial Document with RM3 Imprinted Revenue. 1757. 3 pence Embossed Revenue, RM3 attached to colonial legal document. Very strong impression that shows almost every detail of the embossed revenue. Document is intact and in XF condition. Signed by Joseph Bowditch, Clerk.	Est. $125-250
5131			U.S. Arizona. State of Arizona Tax Paid Malt Liquor Stamps. Sheet of 20 stamps in 2 by 10 vertical format with horizontal gutter between each block of 10 stamps. Purple printing. Imperforate. NH, OG. Fold in gutter horizontally, otherwise in Choice condition. Unique in archive. Meyercord Co. imprint as printer.	Est. $250-500
5132			U.S. Colorado. State of Colorado Tax Paid Beer Stamp Proofs. 3 different cut down proofs in black. 3.5 x 1.5 inches. 1). 1 carton of beer (288 ounces) with archival notations; 2. 1/4 Barrel; 3. 1 Barrel of Beer. All are cut close except for bottom margin. E.A.Wright Bank Note Co. was the engraver. VF to XF condition. Unique in archive.	Est. $400-800
5133			U.S. Colorado. State of Colorado Tax Paid Beer Stamp Proofs. (3 different cut down proofs in black. 3.5 x 1.5 inches. 1). 1/4 Barrel; 2. 1 Barrel of Beer. 3. 1/4 Barrel with "4" cut out from stamp. All are cut close except for bottom margin. E.A.Wright Bank Note Co. was the engraver. VF to XF condition. Unique in archive.	Est. $400-800
5134			U.S. Colorado. State of Colorado Tax Paid Beer Stamp Proofs. 7 different cut down proofs in different colors. 6 measure approximately 3.5 x 1.5 inches. 1. 1/8 Barrel in red with archival notations; 2. 1/2 Barrel in green; 3. 1/2 Barrel in blue with small area cut out for serial number; 4. Another variety of the previous blue stamp with numerals cut out; 5,6. 2 different proofs with all text cut out; 7. State of Colorado in a 1 inch square piece without denomination. All are cut close except for bottom margin and one with a large top margin. E.A.Wright Bank Note Co. was the engraver. VF to XF condition. Unique in archive.	Est. $400-800
5135			U.S. Colorado. State of Colorado Tax Paid Beer Stamp Proofs. All are 3.5 x 3.5 inches. 4 different cut down proofs of Eighth Barrel of Beer in red, missing LR corner; Quarter Barrel of Beer in blue; Half Barrel of Beer in black and another black proof with the value block cut out. All are cut close. Printer imprint on bottom "The W.H.Kistler Stationery Co. (E.A.Wright Bank Note Co. was the engraver). VF to XF condition. Unique in archive.	Est. $500-1000
5136			U.S. Colorado. State of Colorado, Tax Paid on 1 Carton of Beer. (ca.1930's). 2 different specimen Colorado Beer stamp uncut sheets of 5. Large format stamps. 4.75 x 1.5 inches each. One is red and the other blue. Both sheets (10 stamps) have "Specimen" overprints, "00000" serial numbers and POC's. Facsimile signature of "James H. Carr as Secretary of state. Perforated horizontally, printed on security banknote paper with colored dots. No gum as issued. Possibly either color trials or essays. Printer is "The W.H.Kistler Stationary Co.". Uncirculated condition. Scarce.	Est. $150-300
5137			U.S. Colorado. State of Colorado, Tax Paid on Half Barrel's of Beer. (ca.1930's). 2 different specimen Colorado Beer stamps. Large, 3 part, stamps. 7 x 3.5 inches. One is red and the other blue. Both have "Specimen" overprints, "00000" serial numbers and POC's. Facsimile signature of "James H. Carr as Secretary of state. Imperforate, printed on security banknote paper with colored dots. No gum as issued. Possibly either color trials or essays. Printer is "The W.H.Kistler Stationary Co.". Uncirculated condition. Scarce.	Est. $150-300
5138			U.S. Delaware. State of Delaware Tax Paid Beer and Wine Stamp Proofs in Black. 6 different cut down proofs. 5 are beer stamps and are 4.5 x 1.5 inches and one wine stamp is 3 x 1.5 inches. 1.10 cents-3 Gallons of Beer; 2.12 1/2 cents- 1/8 Barrel of Beer; 3. 25 cents- Quarter Barrel of Beer; 4. Tax Paid - Alcohol, Spirits and Wine, no denomination; 5,6. 2 proofs with values and amounts cut out of stamp. All are cut close except for bottom margin. E.A.Wright Bank Note Co. printer imprint on bottom. VF to XF condition. Unique in archive.	Est. $400-800
5139			U.S. Delaware. State of Delaware, Tax Paid on Alcohol, Spirits and Wine. (ca.1930's). Delaware Tax Paid Specimen uncut sheet of 5 stamps. Large format stamps. 3 x 1.5 inches each. Purple. Sheet (5 stamps) has "Specimen" overprints, "00000" serial numbers and POC's. Perforated horizontally, printed on white paper. No gum as issued. Printer is E.A.Wright BNC. Uncirculated condition. Scarce.	Est. $100-200
5140			U.S. Delaware. State of Delaware, Tax Paid on Barrels of Beer. (ca.1930's). 2 different Delaware Tax Paid Specimen uncut sheets of 5 stamps each. Large format stamps. 4.5 x 1.5 inches each. 1. 25 Cents, blue. Tax Paid On Quarter Barrel Beer. Black specimen overprint, "0000 Serial numbers and POC's; 2). 50 Cents, brown. Tax Paid On Half Barrel Beer. Black specimen overprint, "0000 Serial numbers and POC's. Perforated horizontally, printed on white paper. No gum as issued. Printer is E.A.Wright BNC. Uncirculated condition. Scarce.	Est. $150-300
5141			U.S. Delaware. State of Delaware, Tax Paid on Not More Than 2 1/2 or 3 Gallons of Beer. (ca.1930's). 2 different Delaware Tax Paid Specimen uncut sheets of 5 stamps each. Large format stamps. 4.5 x 1.5 inches each. 1. 8 Cents, green. Not More Than 2 1/2 Gallons of Beer. Red specimen overprint, "0000 Serial numbers and POC's; 2). 10 Cents, brown. 3 Gallons of Beer. Black specimen overprint, 0000 Serial numbers and POC's. Perforated horizontally, printed on white paper. No gum as issued. Printer is E.A.Wright BNC. Uncirculated condition. Scarce.	Est. $150-300
5142			U.S. Essay I.R. Tobacco or Snuff Proofs. 2 different proofs printed on india paper. 1. Class 32 cents. 8 0unces. Black. Numeral "8" as part of the design with small vignette of sailor smoking pipe; 2. Class 32 cents. 1 Pound. Black. Numeral "1" with small vignette of allegorical woman. Small faults thins from removal from previous mounting. Rare Revenue essays. Either ABNC, NBNC or CBNC item. Scarce and attractive.	Est. $350-700
5143			U.S. Essay I.R. Tobacco or Snuff Proofs. 2 different proofs printed on india paper. 1. Class 2. 2 0unces. 32 cents. Black. Numeral "2" as part of the design with small vignette of Indian Maiden; 2. Class 6. 6 0unces. 32 cents. Green. Numeral "6" with small vignette of slave. Small faults from removal from previous mounting. Rare Revenue essays. Either ABNC, NBNC or CBNC item. Scarce and attractive.	Est. $400-800
5144			U.S. Experimental Cigarette Tax Stamp engraved in reverse on bottom margin with plate number. (ca. 1970-80's). "State Name Tax Paid 20" block of 10 essay cigarette tax stamps. Eagle facing left and "20" denomination. Latent ink impression "OK" flank eagles head. Top row of 5 are toned, but the 3 stamps on the right bottom are in choice condition. ABNC. Rare essay revenue Tax Paids.	Est. $100-200
5145			U.S. Maine. State of Maine Cigarettes Tax Paid. 20 Cigarettes Tax Paid uncut sheet of 5 panes of 10 stamps each (50 stamps). Top margin has imprint of printing company "American Decal &: Mfg. Co.", serial # 126939 (2 small staple holes on top border) and printer union logo. Printed on decal sheet in light blue with Arms of Maine in middle. From the archives of ABNC and was probably used for reference. One stamp on the bottom right corner has a bent corner, other wise the sheet is in choice condition.	Est. $50-100
5146			U.S. Michigan. Department of Conservation Trout Stamps. 4 different specimen trout stamps. All $1 denomination. 1948; 1953; 1954 and 1956. Pin punch specimen on 1948, 53 and 56. Red specimen overprint on 1953 with POC. Columbian BNC. NH, OG. Scarce as specimens.	Est. $150-300
5147			U.S. National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Assoc. Protective Stamp. 1915. Uncut sheet of 6 individual panes of 20 with gutters between them. All have Statue of Liberty vignette. Each pane has a different month at the base of the Statue. The top left sheet is dated Mar. 1915; the top right sheet is dated April 1915; the middle left is dated July 1915; the right middle is dated August 1915; the bottom left is dated November 1915 and the bottom right is dated December 1915. A block of 6 has been removed from the bottom right corner of the Dec. 1915 sheet. There are 2 cross gutter blocks of either 4 or 16 stamps in the sheet with a different month on each corner. There are also 16 gutter pairs or blocks. Rare sheet. The sheet has separated in the middle horizontally and there are numerous archival tape reinforcements to keep the sheet together. All have red specimen overprints and POC. Unique format. Rare Revenue BOB related stamps.	Est. $750-1500
5148			U.S. New York, Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition 100th Anniversary Stamp Sheets. 4 sheets of 50 stamps (200 stamps) in 4 different colors of the Centenary stamp. All are fully gummed. Some separations and minor faults, otherwise in Choice condition. NH, OG. Scarce as sheets. Printed by ABNC.	Est. $200-400
5149			U.S. New York. Empire State NY State Farm Product Official Inspection Permit Stamps. "New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets". 6 different large format specimen stamps. All are 9 x 3.5 inches. All have different weights, amounts and permit reasons (i.e. Permit No.-State Fair; Permit No.B15, etc.). All are red. ABNC. All with red specimen overprints and POC.	Est. $150-300
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