Lot 1048
1798, First Federal Issue, 25¢ New Hampshire, choice detailed impression on promissory demand note of $65.66 with interest dated September 5, 1798, stamp was an overpayment of 16¢, Extremely Fine, very rare with only five stamps reported, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM125 $750.
Realized: $425
Lot 1049
1798, First Federal Issue, 4¢ New Jersey, strong detailed impression at upper left of promissory note of $25 for 80 days dated March 12, 1801, debtors name torn off when note was redeemed; file fold affecting stamp, F.-V.F., extremely rare with only five stamps reported, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM136 $450.
Realized: $325
Lot 1050
1798, First Federal Issue, 25¢ New York, clear strong strike on printed public notary form document dated July 1, 1799, document later folded and posted by mail with "Prov., R.I. Jul 27" cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, addressed tot he Postmaster at South Kingston, R.I., Very Fine, believe to be the only stamp document the has been reported to be mailed as a stampless letter.Scott Nos. RM152 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
Lot 1051
1798, First Federal Issue, 20¢ North Carolina, strong detailed impression at upper left of promissory note of $225 for almost 9 months, dated April 6, 1799, Very Fine, extremely rare with only six stamps reported.Scott Nos. RM164 $950.
Realized: $280
Lot 1052
1798, First Federal Issue, 75¢ North Carolina, strong detailed impression at upper left of promissory note of £822 11sh 10d of North Carolina money dated March 12, 1800; file fold though stamp and minor ink erosion at top, F.-V.F., very rare with only nine stamps reported, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM168 $450.
Realized: $525
Lot 1053
1798, First Federal Issue, $1 Rhode Island, choice highly detailed impression at top left of partially printed Providence Insurance Company marine insurance policy dated December 1, 1799, Extremely Fine, very rare with only nine stamps recorded, ex-Joyce.Scott Nos. RM195 $1,250.
Realized: $250
Lot 1054
1798, First Federal Issue, 20¢ South Carolina, strong detailed impression on promissory note of $800 for 60 days dated July 17, 1799; tears from small spindle hole slight affecting stamp, F.-V.F., extremely rare with only six examples reported.Scott Nos. RM203 $350.
Realized: $140
Lot 1055
1798, First Federal Issue, 4¢ Virginia, choice detailed impression on demand note with interest, dated July 1, 1798 on the First Day of Tax, Very Fine, this being one of two known First Day of Issue usage of any First Federal embossed revenue.Scott Nos. RM240 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,000