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I've lusted after this particular stock certificate design for years, but I wanted an early example with (1) an imperforate revenue stamp, and (2) a handstamped cancel. There are flashier certificates out there, but I've always loved the imagery on this design. Not cheap, but gorgeous.  |
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Another reason to trim a stamp tightly; no real place left for a stamp and who would have wanted to cover any of that beautiful design?
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An absolute gem.
Any background/history on the company? Lots of German-based insurers in the 19th Century, so would this just be a name to instill confidence or was it a company with real German roots? |
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Wow this is beautiful. Acquiring such masterpiece is a true privilege for revenue collectors. Thank you so much for sharing us this gem.
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Nice pickup, revenuecollector. I love the engraving! Thanks for showing it. |
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Outstanding engraving and all of the different old font styles are just beautiful! I'm wanting to print this out and frame it  What steps will you now take to preserve this piece of stock history? |
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Oh my! Why have I never heard of this certificate before -- that is stunning!
I immediately grabbed my copy of "The Engraver's Line" and looked up the printer, Hosford and Co. of New York. And found ... nothing. That is a real mystery. But I'm assuming this is engraved -- perhaps it is lithographed. Can you feel raised ink by lightly running your fingernail over it?
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Odd that they would take such a detailed engraving and print it lithographically. They did a great job, though! |
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Posted 11/30/2017 9:43 pm
US REVENUE SCOTT R51A 30C FOREIGN EXCHANGE IMPERF 1863 HANDSTAMP CANCEL
US REVENUE SCOTT R77C $130 FOREIGN EXCHANGE DUAL CANCELS WEEKS APART
US REVENUE SCOTT R68C $1 FOREIGN EXCHANGE HANDSTAMP CANCEL
US REVENUE SCOTT R92C $5 PROBATE OF WILL BLUE OVAL MERCHANT HANDSTAMP
US REVENUE SCOTT R22C 4C PROPRIETARY 1866 2LINE HANDSTAMP CANCEL
