Lot 35
Medicine Duty: 1795-1823 group of 5 different proof...




Revenue Stamps of the World | 5943
Auction: 10 May 2023 at 11:00 BST
£384
Description
Medicine Duty: 1795-1823 group of 5 different proof impressions paying 1½d, 3d, 6d, 1s and 2s duty including 'BH INGLISH, NO. 165 Strand' a company charmingly listed as being 'OPPOSITE THE NEW CHURCH' referring to St Mary le Strand which was completed in 1724! Fascinating and attractive pieces of social history. Booth types 83a/c, (see p. 339 for detailed listing)




