Barnett And Lion Six Cent Stamp Or Label ?

Found this is a large old time collection of revenues. Not listed in Scott or any of the Match/Medicine books. Not sure if a stamp as it does not say internal revenue like all the MM's do. Possible an old package label ? Amny hlep is appreciated. Thanks

your item is very similar to the scott listed rs132 for hostetter and smith. they also had a 6 cent listed as rs 133. this is a facsimile used after the tax repeal by a successor firm, it may be in the (if I recall) springer catalog 9th edition, or one of jim drummond's cats.
it is not all that common imo and is a nice addition to any match and medicine collection.

Looks more like a pretend stamp used by a company to get around actually paying the tax. As such I would think it quite rare. Notice that it does not have U.S.Internal Revenue on it to prevent being arrested for counterfeit stamps. Only non payment of taxes.

It's an unlisted company from New Orleans, so it is not a facsimile of any listed company, even though it looks similar to some.

A facsimile or fantasy of some sort? I would contact Eric Jackson and ask him (https://ericjackson.com).

on second look I think you are right...........immatation with intent to defraud.......i also agree with it being rare.

I sent a note to Eric to see what he has to say. Thanks for all the help. Mike

Don't know where any of you checked for Grey Jacket Bitters, but the manufacturer was located at 81 & 83 Gravier Street, New Orleans.

More info about Barnett & Lion Grey Jacket Bitters. They were in business during the M&M stamp period. No listing for a printed cancel in Morrissey's book

https://www.peachridgeglass.com/201...ach-bitters/

My point about "unlisted" referred to the listings of M&M issuing companies as listed in the Scott Specialized, etc, not whether they actually existed. I assumed that they were a legitimate company.

https://www.peachridgeglass.com/201...ach-bitters/

Above is a link to a great article about Grey Jacket Bitters. Peach Ridge Glass is maintained by a very knowledgeable collector of antique bottles. The Federation of Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) also has links to information about M&M bottle to go along with the stamps. I collect antique bottle as well as stamps. Have a great day and take a look at these web sites. Lots of good info.

I also have several bottles, although I don't "collect" them as such. I don't have this one.

I have been collecting bottles and stamps for over 50 years. It's ironic that many low priced M&M stamps go with high priced bottles and visa versa. I don't have many bottles with their matching stamps, but it's fun to look at stamp shows and bottle shows just the same.

I always hear people complain about the stamp hobby having trouble attracting young people into the hobby. It's the same way with bottle collecting. Mostly grey hair at the shows.

My interest in bottles also goes way back, but I have only bought 2 or 3 in the last 15-20 years.