| Author |
 Replies: 16 / Views: 3,500 |
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
1721 Posts |
|
|
Harry this is for you.There are 2 types on the R102 This is the red. I also have the Orange Red but the centering is not nearly as nice.   |
|
Send note to Staff
|
|
|
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
Australia
1658 Posts |
|
|
 "strewth" mate there great  . The R102c has fantastic centering. When I step off this mortal coil I hope to have the full set  but only time will tell. Very nice of you to share these with us Eric thanks mate,when ever I think that I'm loosing touch I'll drop into this thread and remind myself of what my goal is  .  |
Send note to Staff 
|
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
1721 Posts |
|
|
If you really want a goal, Here you go! Sadly these are not mine. But I take solace in knowing that years ago I did own both!  But without the salvage.  |
|
Send note to Staff
|
| Edited by revstampman - 07/30/2010 9:36 pm |
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
Australia
1658 Posts |
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
1721 Posts |
|
|
By the way the E.C. on both of these is Erasmus Corning of Corning Glass. Both are also cancelled on the same day! Imagine dropping $700 or more in taxes in one day! Remember this was 1872! At that time most people didn't make that in a year! |
|
Send note to Staff
|
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
5894 Posts |
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
1721 Posts |
|
|
In my opinion the $200 & $500 are 2 of the most spectacularly engraved stamps ever made! The true pinnacle of the engravers art! |
|
Send note to Staff
|
|
|
Valued Member
United States
116 Posts |
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
Australia
1658 Posts |
|
|
Bedrock Of The Community
Australia
38679 Posts |
|
|
What do you think Corning would have been producing
to attract that sort of tax in those days ?
Would Glass Telegraph insulators be a canny suggestion?
or was he a soft drink bottle manufacturer?
anyone?
|
|
Send note to Staff
|
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
1947 Posts |
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
1721 Posts |
|
|
The $200 & $500 were most commonly used on Mortgage contracts. With around 75%(estimate) being used by the Railroad Companies for land purchases and Leases. At one time most of Corning, NY was owned by Corning (hence the name). I would guess they were used on a Mtge. Contract or deed.
Side Note: If you are ever near Corning, NY. The Glass Works is quite impressive and worth a visit. |
|
Send note to Staff
|
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
2972 Posts |
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
4106 Posts |
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
1721 Posts |
|
|
Quote:
holy crap.. a $2000.00 stamp?
way beyond my means...
Right now mine too! But, if you hunt around their are deals to be had! |
|
Send note to Staff
|
|
|
Pillar Of The Community
United States
4106 Posts |
|
|
Replies: 16 / Views: 3,500 |
|
Posted 07/30/2010 9:08 pm
