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Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
4316		2c Pink, Ty. III, Blue "I.R." Ovpt. (R155).Top imprint and plate no. 511 strip of three, each stamp with bold violet "Lewis & Holman P'gh Pa Jul. 1, 1898" First Day of Issue circular datestamp, a striking piece and scarce in this format (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 150-200 SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
4317		50c Green & Black on Green Paper, Proprietary (RB8b). Attractively centered with detailed impression, light blue 1883 cancel, completely sound, Fine and desirable example, this stamp is routinely found with varying degrees of faults or, in many cases, repairs (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 850.00 SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
4318		$1.00 Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB9a). Uncancelled, rich colors, small thin in the top right corner, bit of soiling at right, Very Fine appearance, this large-format Proprietary Issue is extremely scarce in unused condition (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,500.00 SOLD for $1,300.00 Will close during Public Auction
4319		$5.00 Green & Black on Violet Paper, Proprietary (RB10a). Rich colors and proof-like impression on the so-called intermediate paper, small trivial thin spot at bottom right VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A BEAUTIFUL AND REMARKABLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE $5.00 PROPRIETARY ON VIOLET PAPER. It is believed that only 74 stamps were issued. Examples almost invariably have faults, often several, due to the stamp's large size and the nature of its use (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 11,000.00 SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
4320		4-3/8c Black, 1914 Issue, Proprietary (RB42). Light h.r., fresh, small repair at top left, Fine appearance, the key rarity of the series, it is especially challenging to find with original gum (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 3,000.00 SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
4321		25lb Black Brown, 1935 Tax Exempt Potatoes, Booklet Pane of 12 (RI17a). Complete unexploded booklet of two panes, adhering to interleaving, some overall toning, slight rust marks around staple holes, Very Fine appearance, a great rarity with very few intact booklets known (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 14,000.00 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
4322		2c Violet, Imperforate, Narcotic Tax (RJA80a). Vertical pair, Mint N.H., rich color on bright paper, fresh and Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 1,000.00 SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
4323		$15.00 Retail License (RM453). Clear impression on Sept. 21, 1815 "License to a Retailer of Merchandise, including Wines and Spirits, in the country" in Providence R.I., light folds well away from embossing, Very Fine, scarce (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 425.00 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
4324		$22.50 Retail License (RM456). Clear impression on July 15, 1816 "License to a Retailer of Merchandize, including Wines and Spirits, in the country" in Providence R.I., light folds well away from embossing, Very Fine, scarce (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	$ 650.00 SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction

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