Sale No: 2009
Lot No: 995
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Worldwide, Prevent Reuse of Stamps, 1857-1966, four stunning exhibit pages with scarce examples of how postal administrations have attempted to prevent reuse of stamps over time; Varnish Papers and Bars include 1857 US 3¢ essay with experimental transparent oily print, 1870 US 3¢ essay with pink varnish coating, 1880 US 3¢ American Bank Note Company on varnish paper, 1909 Russian "X" shaped varnish bars, and 1904 Austrian cover illustrating how varnish bars repel cancelling ink; Cutting, Ribbing and Transparency include 1850 Austrian ribbing example on folded letter, 1861 US patent cancel that cut through stamp (and envelope), 1871 US transparent paper using coal oil, and 1873 US Continental Bank Note Company ribbing alternative to grills; Patents to Prevent Reuse include 1859 France essay with silk thread (pull to deface), 1864 US Gibson patent for starch coated paper, and 1866 Wycoff patent of "China-white" coated paper; and 'Dated' Precancels in the US from Chicago (1890), Chicago Mail Order Company (1939), Carson, Pirie & Scott (1940), Montgomery Ward (1962), and Sears, Roebuck Corp (1966); superb, Very Fine. (Image)
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Estimate $50
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Opening US$ 250.00
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