RO148b V.R. Powell’s Telegraph Matches Proprietary Revenue Stamp

$8.00

Van Renselaer Powell manufactured matches as early as 1859. He sold the business to Bogardus & Griswold in 1869, and that firm changed to J.M. Bogardus in 1870. Finally it was sold to the Atlantic Match Company under M.C. Miller in 1875. No changes were made to the stamp, which was issued from October of 1864 until July of 1875.

Additional information

Catalog Number

RO148b

Condition

rough perfs

Denomination

1c

Paper

silk

Number Issued

3,195,010 were issued on silk paper

Issued

October 1864 through July 1875

Cancel

Uncancelled

Catalog Value

12.00

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