Bigjake: RS208b, 1 Cent A. B. & D. Sands, Match & Medicine
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:34924227 | Topic: Match & Medicine |
| Grade: F (Fine) | Year of Issue: 1862 |
| Color: Green | Certification: Uncertified |
| Denomination: 1 Cent | Quality: Unused ? |
| Place of Origin: United States |
RS-208b
CV: $22.50Match and Medicinestamps, especially used examples, are notorious for having faults, some small and some larger. Despite this, they are the mostdesired and sought after of the revenue stamps. Many of thefaults are visible on the scan such as clipped corners, pin holes, creases or tears; others such as thins are not readily visiblebut may or may not be present and should be anticipated.There are four maincategories on Match & Medicine as de...scribed by type of paper andyears of issue. The following is a table of all"a" OldPaper (1862 to 1871) "b" SilkPaper (1871 to 1877) "c" Pink Paper (1877 to 1878) "d" Watermarked Paper (1878 on)Pricing for match andmedicine stamps is also unlike other areas of philately. Stampswith small faults typically sell for full catalog value or a largepercentage thereof. VF or better stamps with no visible faultscan go for several time catalog value. SHIPPING COMBINED ON ALL MULTIPLE STAMP PURCHASES
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CV: $22.50Match and Medicinestamps, especially used examples, are notorious for having faults, some small and some larger. Despite this, they are the mostdesired and sought after of the revenue stamps. Many of thefaults are visible on the scan such as clipped corners, pin holes, creases or tears; others such as thins are not readily visiblebut may or may not be present and should be anticipated.There are four maincategories on Match & Medicine as de...scribed by type of paper andyears of issue. The following is a table of all"a" OldPaper (1862 to 1871) "b" SilkPaper (1871 to 1877) "c" Pink Paper (1877 to 1878) "d" Watermarked Paper (1878 on)Pricing for match andmedicine stamps is also unlike other areas of philately. Stampswith small faults typically sell for full catalog value or a largepercentage thereof. VF or better stamps with no visible faultscan go for several time catalog value. SHIPPING COMBINED ON ALL MULTIPLE STAMP PURCHASES
00157
