USA, #RS123b "Hiscox & Co" 4c black private die (WA428)

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U.S.A., #RS123b "Hiscox & Co." 4c black Private Die Proprietary Revenue Stamp (WA428) A lising by Discount Stamp & Coin Co. U.S.A. Scott #RS123b Four cent black on silk paper "Hiscox & Co." private die proprietary medicine revenue stamp The tax was 1c for each 25c of the retail value or fraction thereof up to $1 and 2c for each 50c or fraction above that amount Hiscox & Company was formed in 1875 to offer patent medicines. Several of the remedies were their own: Parker's Hair Balsam (never fails to restore the youthful color to gray or faded hair), Greve's Ointment (for catarrh, muscular pains, chilblains, rough or chapped skin, piles, burns or skin diseases), Hindercorns (cures corns and removes callouses and bunions), Floreston Cologne and Parker's Ginger Tonic (Are You Consumptive? A 50 cent bottle may save your life!). The four cent stamp was first issued in 1875 and last issued prior to October 1, 1880. A total of 99,000 were issued on silk, pink and watermarked papers. Condition : Centering: Very fine (check the scan)Perforations: Very fine (check the scan)Repair: NoneFaults: Several small thin spotsAppearance: Very fine (check the scan)Check the scan for more detail on the centering, margins and perforations Retail value in the 2005 Scott Specialized catalog is $100.00 Postage and handling for USA delivery is free Most viewers of this lot already know this, but for those who do not - the Scott Catalog introduction to this section says, quote " These stamps were usually torn in opening the box or container. Values quoted are for examples which are somewhat faulty but reasonably attractive, with the faults usually not readily apparent on the face. Sound examples at a grade of fine-very fine can sell for 50% to 300% more than catalog value. Outstanding examples of stamps in this section with a lower catalog value can bring up to 10 times catalog value ." There is a great website at which has information and great pictures of the private die proprietary issues. The stamp for sale is from an extenisve collection of USA Private Die Proprietary Revenue Stamps which will be listed here, all are the property of a prominent Charlotte collector of USA and Possessions who is donating all of his proceeds to a scholarship fund at his University. At this time we have listed and sold most of his collections of: 1) United Nations, 2) USA plate blocks, 3) USA airmails, 4) USA booklet panes, 5) Danish West Indies, 6) Ryukyu Islands, 7) Philatelic Library, 8) USA cut squares and entires and 9) Canal Zone - but a few of each, including both high and low priced items, are still available. Many of the better items in this Match and Medicine Revenue stamp collection were purchased (by us for the owner) at the Andrew Levitt Auction of the Morton Dean Joyce Collection in New York 25 or so years ago (could it possibly be that long?) We have many lots available for sale in our eBay Store. They can be reached by The store stock consists of: 1) auction lots which did not sell (these now listed at a lower price), 2) lower and mid priced items which do not justify the fees for selling at auction, and 3) items we have large quantities of. ________________________________________ Discount Stamp and Coin Co. Policies and Procedures Descriptions - We attempt to describe each item accurately using standard terminology (very fine, fine, good, ect. for stamps). Sometimes we make a mistake, and sometimes the buyer disagrees with our opinion. In these instances, please let us know and we will do our best to resolve the problem. Our lots may be returned intact for a refund for seven days after receipt. Communication - We respond promptly to all email inquiries. We are usually on duty seven days a week. We send buyers a thank you with notice of shipment and enter feedback immediately upon receipt of payment. We use commemorative stamps, usually o... read more

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