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US 1861, Encased Postage, Ayer’s Sasaparilla to purify the Blood, 3¢ 1861 issue

US 1861, Encased Postage, Ayer’s Sasaparilla to purify the Blood, 3¢ 1861 issue

CONDITION: All stamps are genuine and without faults and all mint stamps are with original gum unless otherwise described. Any existing faults will be fully described except those that are readily apparent from the photo, such as missing perforations, heavy cancels, etc. Large lots and collections will be fairly described but some faults or mixed […]

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Encased Postage EP 21 / KL# EPS 148 Mendum’s Wine Emporium (Item # -145)

Encased Postage EP 21 / KL# EPS 148 Mendum’s Wine Emporium (Item # -145)

EP 21 / KL# EPS – 148. Mendum’s Family Wine Emporium. Mica is smooth and complete without any cracks or damage. The mica is fully intact and the stamp is not exposed. The stamp has retained its deep blue color and is well centered. There is some slight staining on the stamp. There is light […]

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Encased Postage EP 24A / KL# EPS 163 North American Life Ins. (Item # -144)

Encased Postage EP 24A / KL# EPS 163 North American Life Ins. (Item # -144)

EP 24A / KL# EPS – 163. Mica is smooth and complete without any cracks or damage. The mica is fully intact and the stamp is not exposed. Wear on the brass is minimal and all printing is sharp and shows minimal signs of flattening. There is slight corrosion the brass that makes it darker. […]

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Encased Postage EP 36 / KL# EPS 33 J. Bailey & Co. (Item # 142)

Encased Postage EP 36 / KL# EPS 33 J. Bailey & Co. (Item # 142)

EP 36 / KL# EPS – 33. The mica is intact with no cracks or blemishes and the stamp is not exposed. The stamp is smooth with good color and no wrinkling. The brass is in nice condition with minimal wear. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE PIECE THAT DOES NOT COME ONTO THE MARKET OFTEN. […]

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