US Revenue Medicine RS27e FVF Sound, experimental silk paper ZAYIX 0625S0290

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Condition

Unused

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Condition: See Certificate and photos for the condition of the exact item you will receive.

Grade: F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
US Revenue Medicine RS27e FVF This 4c black T.H. Barr & Co. medicine stamp is sound with no flaws and printed on experimental silk paper. The color and impression are outstanding, but the stamp is off center to the right. It is well center top to bottom. The back is signed "L.A." with some of the silk fibers circled in pencil. Private Die Proprietary StampsPrivate die proprietary revenue stamps were adhesive tax stamps produced by private manufacturers in the United States under government authorization. These stamps were primarily used between 1862 and 1883, with a brief resurgence from 1898 to 1901 during the Spanish–American War. Manufacturers were permitted to design and fund the production of their own distinctive stamps to indicate the payment of taxes on proprietary goods such as patent medicines, matches, perfumes, and playing cards. In return, they received a discount on the tax. The government approved the designs and printing, but the cost was borne by the companies. These stamps served both as proof of tax payment and as a form of branding for the companies' products. The use of private die proprietary stamps was discontinued after June 30, 1901, when the tax expired.ConditionPrivate Die Proprietary Stamps, which most collectors refer to as Match and Medicine stamps, were most often torn or otherwise damaged when the box or container the stamp was afixed to was opened. Scott Catalog prices the stamps assuming they are somewhat faulty and in Fine-Very Fine (F/VF) condition. Faults such as small tears, pinholes, thins, etc. are common, but should not be readily apparent on the face of the stamp. Ordinary stamps usually sell for full catalog price or better. Stamps that are sound (fault free) and/or that are nicely centered (grade better than FVF) frequently sell for several times the stated catalog price.Paper TypesPrivate Die Propriety Stamps are found on five paper types (the letter in the catalog number):"a" Old Paper, (1862 to 1871)"b" Silk Paper, (1871 to 1877)"c" Pink Paper, (1877 to 1878)"d" Watermarked Paper, (1878-1883)"e" Experimental Silk paperShipping & ReturnsFree US Shipping and Returns.$15 Flat Rate World Wide Shipping. Additional Items Ship Free! All shipments are tracked & insured Customs fees, if applicable are the responsibility of the buyer We will not lie on customs forms, please do not ask Returns are accepted for any reason up to 30 days after your purchase, but you must notify us in advance. Our return rules must be followed: We pay the shipping for US returns if there is a defect, item was described incorrectly, or item was damaged in shipment. You pay the return if you no longer want the item Overseas returns are always paid by the buyer Collections, Mixtures and large/lots may only be returned with prior approval We allow returns up to 90 days if you notify us of your intent to submit an item for certification and the item is determined to be counterfeit, altered or incorrectly identified. We are members in good standing of: Texas Stamp Dealers Association (TSDA) American Philatelic Society (APS) Texas Philatelic Association (TPA) Houston Philatelic Society (HPS)

Seller Information

Seller

Zayix111 (4141)

Registered Since

08/17/2019

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Item Location

Texas, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

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Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Please contact us if you wish to return an item. We accept returns on most items within 30 days of purchase. Returns for item defects or wrong item will be shipped at seller's expense. Other returns will be charged a 25% restocking fee and buyer pays the return shipping. Items sold "As Is" may not be returned. Collections and large lots must be approved before return. Unless the item was received damaged, refunds for collections and large lots (box lots) will be issued store credit minus a 25% restocking fee instead of a cash refund.

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