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1898 series revenue stamps issued from 1 July 1898 thru 14 Dec 1899 did not have 3 cuts as part of the cancel. On 1 Dec 1899 the goverment issued a directive effective on and after 15 Dec 1899 that any revenue stamp of 10 cents or higher required 3 cuts!
I’m always researching 1898 Series Revenue Stamps, usages, error, cancels!
One of the scans is that directive (hard to read, I’ve typed out the important part of that directive), also included is one private company that offered a device to cut the 3 cuts.
Also a scan of revenue stamp showing the cuts.
I’m always researching 1898 Series Revenue Stamps, usages, error, cancels!
That is fascinating and thanks for sharing! I have to ask, what about these stamps caused you to go down the rabbit hole?
Ryan Joneson
APS #224675
Ryan
My dog chased the rabbit and I followed. Really not many collectors where collecting these, and no one I was aware of where researching this series.
Dave Thompson
@zuzu make sure to connect with @thephilatelicrelic He specializes deep into revenues and likely has some of the best reference material I’m aware of.
Ryan Joneson
APS #224675
