Back to Worldwide

Records 1 to 1 of 1

Schuyler J. Rumsey Philatelic Auctions Sale: 68

Worldwide
United States

Documentary 1898 "I.R." Provisional 8¢ Violet Brow
image Sale No: 68
Lot No:417
Symbol:
Cat No:R156

Documentary, 1898, "I.R." Provisional, 8¢ Violet Brown, clear purple overprint, intense shade, neat "M.M. L.I.C., July 12 98" manuscript cancellation (Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co.); light vertical crease, Very Fine appearance; with 1987 P.F. certificate. Scott No. R156  $5,500. Congress approved the War Revenue Law of 1898 to meet the increased demands for Federal revenue during the Spanish-American War. The law was to become effective on July 1, 1898, leaving only seventeen days before the new stamps were needed. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing had already started work on the dies, rolls and plates in anticipation of its passage, but they were still unable to issue stamps when the law went into effect. The provisional overprints were a result. $0 (Image)



Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00


Closed..Jun-01-2016, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1500


StampAuctionCentral and StampAuctionNetwork are
Copyright © 1994-2022 Droege Computing Services, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Mailing Address: 20 West Colony Place
Suite 120, Durham NC 27705
Back to Top of Page