1963 Narcotics Tax Stamps, Mint Never-hinged Pairs with Very Fine Centering, Set of 3

Rare Narcotic Tax Stamps From the Smithsonian National Collection Archives

Here's your chance to own uncommon Narcotic stamps from the vaults of the Smithsonian National Collection Archives.  Printed in 1963 by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Type 1 and Type 2 were used by only a single company to pay taxes on its products.  Color bars in the corners he...  more

Rare Narcotic Tax Stamps From the Smithsonian National Collection Archives

Here's your chance to own uncommon Narcotic stamps from the vaults of the Smithsonian National Collection Archives.  Printed in 1963 by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Type 1 and Type 2 were used by only a single company to pay taxes on its products.  Color bars in the corners helped the BEP align the stamps before the denomination was added.  However, Type 3 doesn't have color bars, and no used examples have been found – making it a curiosity to collectors.

In 1964, Narcotic stamps included the denomination in their design, removing the need for color bars.  It appears Type 3 was printed sometime during the BEP's transition to these new stamps.  Not needed by the company who used Type 1 and 2, Type 3 was sent to the Smithsonian instead – explaining why used stamps never made it to collectors.

Today you can own a Type 3 imperf gutter pair, Type 3 imperf coil pair and Type 3 imperf line pair in mint never-hinged condition with very fine centering.  Limited quantities available, act now to avoid disappointment.