1857-66 California State Revenue Documentary Stamps, collection of 23 mostly different imperforate mint sheetlets of four, with both Bill of Lading and Marine Insurance issues, denominations up to $50,000(!), with controller's surcharges, also additional 111 sheets and 29 singles without the controller's marks (found in the state archives), with some unlisted varieties, many unique, with invoices from Phil Ward showing that the owner paid $50-$200 per sheet in 1960. Also included are 100+ Oregon and Nevada State revenues, mostly fine or better. A scarce lot (Image)

Est.US$5,000

1862 four different proofs, with 4c Brown's Bronchial Troches, 4c Drake's Plantation Bitters (affixed on card), 1c Schenk's Mandrake Pills, also Dr.John Bull's Preparations, 1c black die proof die sunk on card, fine-v.f. (Image)

Est.US$200

1863-70 duplicated selection of perf. and imperf. issues on cards, mostly with clear cds, with full readable dates, minor faults noted, attractive group, owner's cat. $3,500 (Image)

Est.US$1,000