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U.S. Collections - Revenue Lots

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1895		//o U.S. Revenue Collections, Extensive Federal Duck Collection, many hundreds of mint and used organized on black stockpages in 3 binders, #RW1 to RW73, noted large group of plate singles, collected by different numbers, also almost all issues to 1980's signed and on licenses, mix of o.g. and n.h. on early issues, $3 value and up virtually all n.h., mixed centering and gum condition on early issues, still very high catalog and face ($5 up issues $2800+ face), inspect, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $14,000-16,000. View details and photo	Realized $11,500
Lot 1896		U.S. Revenue Collections, Extensive Match & Medicine Intact Collection, In album on typed pages, all identified with all items checked and not counted if questionable, virtually all issues represented incl. silks, imperf. between, foreign entries, pink papers, few multiples, up to around cat. $450, above average condition with many fresh copies, excellent collector's lot for expansion, generally Fine. 2008 Scott $26,000+. Estimate $10,000-12,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1897		o U.S. Revenue Collections, 1st Issue Extensive Collection, On Scott blank pages, all documented as to what type of papers, incl. silk, few pairs, minor dupl. of mostly shades, few part perfs that are mostly multiples, very carefully checked incl. silks and part perfs and some not counted incl. defective incl. also #R102a (though undoubtedly genuine -possibly perf'd copy trimmed down), also double transfers, scratched plates, etc., very fresh throughout, occasional minor fault but considerably above average, excellent lot for expansion, Fine to Very Fine overall. Scott $26,500+. Estimate $9,000-10,000. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 1898		U.S. Revenue Collections, Documentary 1898 to 1963 Mint Collection, On Scott pages, earlies o.g., 1920's and later n.h. to o.g., incl. #R159-160, both Battleship perfs complete, occasional used incl. #R246-50, few mint blocks of 4, decent selection of "reds" to $1000 (higher values mostly used), etc., very clean collection, Fine to Very Fine and attractive. Scott $15,600. Estimate $6,000-8,000. View details and photo	Realized $5,750
Lot 1899		U.S. Revenue Collections, Mostly Mint Stock Transfer Collection, 1918 to 1952 reasonably complete mostly l.h., incl. decent collection of "Greens", some higher denominations used or cut cancels, few not counted, incl. 1918 to 1928 issues with shades, "Stock Transfer" reading down, etc., fresh, Fine to Very Fine lot. Scott $7,691. Estimate $2,800-3,000. View details and photo	Realized $2,760
Lot 1900		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Extensive Collection, hundreds in Scott album, with nice showing of first issue imperforate to $20 issue and cat. values to $350, part perf to 70¢ and cat. values to $175, perf to $20 issue and cat. values to $100+, second issue to $10, third issue complete to $10, extensive Reds to $1000 issues (several), Proprietary, Stock Transfers to $10,000 issues, Wine, Motor Vehicle complete mint, Silver Tax incl. #RG58-RG70, RG83-RG97, RG108-RG124 all l.h., some Match & Medicine, other issues, few faults as to be expected but overall nice collection and ready for expansion, Fine. Estimate $3,000-4,000. View details	Realized $4,255
Lot 1901		/ U.S. Revenue Collections, Duck Mint Complete to 2006, n.h. #RW1-73A (RW1 regummed, RW2 n.h. but small gum spot), RW5 l.h., incl. later self adhesive panes, few pl. # singles, no #RW73, all fresh copies, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $6,667. Estimate $2,200-2,400. View details and photo	Realized $2,415
Lot 1902		/ U.S. Revenue Collections, Mint Duck Group to 2008, 100+ n.h. to o.g. singles, blocks or plate blocks priced for retail, between #RW1 and RW65A, minor dupl. only, starting #RW1, incl. RW2-7 n.h., few States (nominal value), overall very clean group, retail $8269, mostly Fine to Very Fine. Ex Steed Philatelics. Estimate $1,800-2,000. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 1903		U.S. Revenue Collections, Mostly Mint Silver Tax Collection, 1934 to 1944 n.h. (#RG71 l.h.) intact on pages, incl. 1944 mint to $20 (all n.h.), used $60, $100, very fresh collection, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $5,100+. Estimate $2,000-2,200. View details and photo	Realized $2,645
Lot 1904		/ U.S. Revenue Collections, Mint Wine Collection, Mostly complete n.h. to o.g. and ungummed on Scott pages, #RE56-59, 142-43, 163-65 used, clean, Fine to Very Fine lot. Scott $4,264. Estimate $1,600-1,800. View details and photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 1905		/o U.S. Revenue Collections, Proprietary Mint and Used Collection, On Scott pages virtually complete except the "big boys", incl. both papers with #RB7a, some intermediate papers, Battleships complete roulette 5½, 1914, 1919 complete (except #RB42-43) n.h. to o.g., Fine to Very Fine. Scott $4,225. Estimate $1,600-1,800. View details and photo	Realized $1,495
Lot 1906		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Stock and Accumulation, several thousand organized in stockbooks, noted 1st issues imperforate to $1, part perf to 50¢, perf to $5, 2nd issue to $2, 3rd issue to $1, Battleship issues, extensive Reds to $100 denominations, also Greens, Wines, plus Revenue paper, also box with glassines, Nevada state group, inspect, mixed condition. Estimate $1,500-2,000. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 1907		/o U.S. Revenue Collections, Consular Fee Mint and Used Collection, On Scott pages, missing only #RK10, 13, RK6 mint, one document with #RK23 on Republic of China 1927 document, all fresh, rarely seen this complete, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $3,000+. Estimate $1,100-1,300. View details and photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 1908		o U.S. Revenue Collections, 2nd Issue Mostly Used Collection, Mostly used on Scott pages, #R103//R133 complete except #R119, 122, 129, 131-33, 2 shades used of $5, fresh, Fine to Very Fine lot. Scott $2,984. Estimate $1,100-1,300. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 1909		U.S. Revenue Collections, Motor Vehicle Complete Collection, On Scott pages, #RV1 l.h., excellent freshness throughout, Very Fine and attractive. Scott $2,634. Estimate $1,000-1,200. View details and photo	Realized $1,323
Lot 1910		U.S. Revenue Collections, Federal Ducks on Licenses, 300+ from numerous States, mostly complete licenses (some "on piece") from 1936 to 2002, some with State issues alongside Federal issues, noted #RW1 on 3 Wisconsin, inspect, mixed condition. Estimate $1,000-1,500. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 1911		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Distilled Spirits Used Intact Collection, 43 all different on pages, complete except #RX27, #RX24 and 1952 issue punched canceled, #RX44 with staple marks, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,351. Estimate $800-1,000. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 1912		/ U.S. Revenue Collections, Playing Card Mint Collection, N.h. to o.g. and ungummed on Scott pages incl. Virgin Islands complete, mostly complete from 1894, few used incl. #RF14, RFV1-2, few blocks of 4, excellent condition, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,819. Estimate $700-800. View details and photo	Realized $690
Lot 1913		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Dealer Stock, couple hundred on sales pages, good variety with minor duplication, noted #R33a, R73c, R74c, R76a pair, R95a (2), R101a, RB5, several with faults and priced at a deep discount, still many attractive copies, great lot for bargain box, owners priced retail $4600+, mixed condition. Estimate $700-900. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1914		U.S. Revenue Collections, Match & Medicine Accumulation, hundreds loose in small box, great variety with duplication (some heavy), a collectors lifetime accumulation literally thrown in the box, anything could be in here, have fun, mixed condition. Estimate $500-1,000. View details	Realized $920
Lot 1915		U.S. Revenue Collections, Federal Ducks Mint Group, 46 different l.h. between #RW1//RW52 (RW1 unused), generally Fine to Very Fine. Scott $2,928 (+$85 face). Estimate $500-600. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1916		U.S. Revenue Collections, State Revenue Accumulation, 857 items, many different, from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Mississippi, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Georgia, noted beer tax, wine tax, fermented malt liquor, bottled beverage tax, prepaid sales tax, nice group, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $500-700. View details	Realized $546
Lot 1917		U.S. Revenue Collections, 3rd Issue Mint Collection, Complete to $10 mint ($10 used), also #R151-155Ah, excellent colors, Fine to Very Fine and attractive. Scott $970+. Estimate $350-400. View details and photo	Realized $345
Lot 1918		U.S. Revenue Collections, Collection of Different Categories, On Scott pages, consists of Cigarette, Potato Tax, Tobacco, Narcotic (most of value), Boating, Postal Note, and few unlisted, fresh and attractive collection, Fine to Very Fine overall. Scott $975 ++. Estimate $350-400. View details	Realized $374
Lot 1919		/o U.S. Revenue Collections, Future Delivery Mint and Used Collection, On 2 pages, complete except #RC23, 26-28, mint mostly l.h., #RC13 n.h., good color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $805+. Estimate $300-350. View details and photo	Realized $345
Lot 1920		U.S. Revenue Collections, 7 State and Federal Duck Prints, Consists of NJ #1 (#300/650); Minnesota #5 (#6667/7800); Oklahoma #4 (#102/1980); RW44 (#5105/5800); Nevada #4 (#10/2200); North Dakota #35 (#564/3438); RW48 (#9455/16000); all signed, clean group, retail $1040, Very Fine. Estimate $300-350. View details	Unsold
Lot 1921		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Customs Fee Used Complete, On Scott page, incl. #RL1c (creasing), all fresh, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $786. Estimate $250-300. View details and photo	Realized $265
Lot 1922		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Distilled Spirits Excise Collection, all used, between #RX1 and RX46, missing #RX24, RX27, RX42, RX44, clean lot, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $1,086 (Owner's). Estimate $300-350. View details and photo	Realized $276
Lot 1923		U.S. Revenue Collections, Duck Plate Singles, n.h., 6 different, between #RW7 and RW34, RW7 two blunted perfs. at top, otherwise Very Fine. Scott $750. Estimate $250-300. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1924		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Used Duck Group, 60+ singles priced for retail, between #RW1 and RW65A, 2 dupl. only, incl. #RW1 unsigned, condition way above normal, retail $829, Very Fine. Ex Steed Philatelics. Estimate $200-250. View details and photo	Realized $265
Lot 1925		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Basic Collection, On Scott pages, value mostly in 1st issue, mixed condition. Scott $1,350+ (Owner's). Estimate $150-200. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1926		o U.S. Revenue Collections, Group in Glassines, Hodgepodge lot of around 50+ with Match & Medicine, 1st issue, unchecked, Fine overall. Estimate $150-200. View details	Realized $138
Lot 1927		/o U.S. Revenue Collections, Federal and State Ducks, group of 40 mint and used, some on license incl. a few trout stamps, generally Fine to Very Fine. Estimate $150-180. View details	Realized $138

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