Here are a few new additions I picked up at a stamp show. You never know what a dealer might have unless you ask. I picked up the 50¢ food stamp...
I managed to pick up a 1940 ticket on eBay for $10! You'll understand why, when you see the condition. But in this case, I find the punches and...
The scan gives it a better look -- I'd probably call this one a VG+. It has its share of creases and there's a small stain to the upper right of...
I had been thinking about getting a lime green seal and when a dealer offered this one for $10, I decided "why not." The condition is marginal but...
D'oh! I got caught up on work and missed the deadline. Didn't we used to have a week?
These are great little pieces of art -- I love the style of this period.
I've seen the lion on that 50 franc Congo note on a stock certificate. From Canada, I think. I'll try to figure out which one and post some details.
Clay, I'm not sure how funds were transferred by check in the 19th century, but I would assume it was similar to how we do it now. The difference...
I made three really interesting additions to my taxpaid collection yesterday -- among the longest stamps ever produced! These are tobacco stamps...
Found another nice check over the weekend, this one printed by Continental Bank Note. I'm always happy when I can pick these up for under $10.
Hi Howard -- I have several of these myself. They are printed from the original dies on vellum and there's an earlier thread about them here:...
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