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U.S. Revenue stamps - continued
Wine stamps (also "Cordials, Wines, Etc.") Series of 1914 Low denomination stamps were affixed to the individual bottles. High denomination stamps were issued when the law was changed to allow affixing the stamps to the case.
Scott RE1, 1/4¢, Series of 1914, plate number 211 (ex Nussbaum; image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Scott RE2, 1/2¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE3, 1¢, Series of1914, plate number 351 (Image courtesy of eBay / djsstamps) Scott
RE4, 1-1/2¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE7, 4¢, Series of 1914, plate number 301 (Image courtesy of eBay / djsstamps) Scott
RE8, 5¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE11, 10¢, Series of1914, hand-entered plate number 302 (Image courtesy of eBay / djsstamps) Scott
RE12, 20¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE15, $2, Series of1914, imperf, hand-entered plate number 413 Scott
RE16, 1/4¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE18, 1¢, Series of 1914, hand-entered plate number 366 Scott RE19, 1-1/2¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE20, 2¢ perf 10, Series of 1914, printed plate number A113, hand-entered plate number 386 Scott RE21, 3¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE22, 4¢, Series of 1914, inverted plate number 370 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Scott RE23, 5¢, Series of1914, inverted plate number 371
Scott RE24, 6¢, Series of 1914, plate number A125 Scott
RE25, 8¢, Series of 1914
Scott RE30, $2, Series of 1914, hand-entered plate number 413 Scott RE31, 2¢ perf 11, Series of 1914, plate number 3503
Series of 1916
Scott RE32, 1¢, Series of 1916, plate number 3504 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson, ex Nussbaum) Scott
RE33, 3¢, Series of 1916
Scott RE45P var, 50¢ proof in black, Series of 1916, proof plate number 27339 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Scott
RE46, 60¢, Series of 1916
Scott RE52P, $2, Series of 1916, proof plate number 36976 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott RE53P, $4, Series of 1916, proof plate number 127335 with CI (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott RE54P, $4.80, Series of 1916, proof plate number 127309 with inverted IC (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott RE55P4, $9.60 proof on card, Series of 1916, engraved, plate number F127257 with C.S.
Scott RE56P, $20 proof, Series of 1916, plate number 127434 with CI
Scott RE57P, $40 proof, Series of 1916, plate number 127385 with CI
Scott RE58P, $50 proof, Series of 1916, plate number 127428 with CI
Scott RE59P, $100 proof, Series of 1916, plate number 127387 with CI
Scott RE83P, $9.60 proof, Series of 1916 but proof plate dated 1933 so proof of RE83 rather than RE55, plate number 127329 with IC (All 1916 series proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1933 Scott
RE60, 1¢ Series of 1933
Series of 1934 Scott
RE83A, 1/5¢ Series of 1934
Scott RE102P, 40¢ proof, Series of 1934, plate number 36621 Scott
RE102A, 43-1/5¢ Series of 1934
Scott RE106P, $2.50 proof, Series of 1934, plate number F129358 with CS
Scott RE107P, $5 proof, Series of 1934, plate number F129373 with CS Scott
RE107A, $20 Series of 1934 reprint (thinner serial numbers) (All 1934 series images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1941
Scott RE146P, blank denomination, Series of 1941, proof of frame used to print wine stamps in values from $1 up to $4,000, plate number 147985F. The values were printed in black using a process similar to overprints, precancels, or assigning values to postage due stamps. (Image courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Scott RE146, $1.20, Series of 1941, plate number (F)147986 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott RE200 var, $2.68, Series of 1941, with local POSTAL precancel. While this is not a plate number item, it seems to provide conclusive proof that many local precancel devices were either retained or acquired by others and reused long after their authorized usage, or were simply faked to begin with. While the stamp itself is genuine, the precancel appears to be fake. CLUES: -- Postal precancels are not authorized for use on revenue stamps Beer stamps (also "Fermented Liquor" and "Fermented Malt Liquor") The tax is frequently based on the volume of the alcohol being taxed. This eliminated the requirement to produce multiple denominations, sometimes with fractional cents. If the tax was based on barrels, pints, gallons or similar units of measure, it also allowed regulators to easily change the tax rate without requiring new stamps. Please report any new discoveries. Series of 1866 Scott
REA1, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢: plate number 1 assigned but no example is known; also 2, 3 Series of 1867 Scott
REA7, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢: plate number 4 Scott REA10, 1/3 barrel / 33-1/3¢: plate number 1. The 1/3 barrel value was introduced because, according to the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, "this size barrel was ideal for transport by mule in the mountains of the western states (two per mule). The 1/4 barrel size wasted mule potential, and the 1/2 barrel size was too heavy for a mule." Scott
REA11, 1/2 barrel / 50¢: plate number 4 Series of 1870 Scott
REA14, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢: plate numbers 1-11
Series of 1871 Vignette images are: Jackson (1/8 barrel); Lincoln (1/6); Daniel Webster (1/4); Adm. David G. Farragut (1/3); Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (1/2); Treasury Secretary Hugh McCulloch (1 barrel); Hamilton (1 hogshead). Scott REA20, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1871: plate numbers unknown Scott REA21, 1/6 barrel / 16-2/3¢, inscription PRINIING misspelled, Series of 1871: plate numbers unknown
Scott REA22b, 1/4 barrel / 25¢, gray silk paper, Series of 1871, frame plate number 28 Scott REA23, 1/3 barrel / 16-2/3¢, Series of 1871, frame plate number 45 is known
Scott REA25, 1/2 barrel / 25¢ Sherman, gray silk paper, Series of 1871, brown frame plate number 33
Scott REA26, 1/2 barrel / 50¢, white silk paper, Series of 1871, red frame plate number 5 Scott REA28, 1 barrel / $1 "McCullough" misspelled (should be McCulloch), Series of 1871, yellow orange: frame plate number 6 is known Seward and Lincoln appointed McCulloch Comptroller of the Currency 1863-65. He then served as Treasury Secretary under Lincoln and Andrew Johnson 1865-69, and again under Chester Arthur 1884-85. As the stamp was issued in 1871, this is another rare example of a living person appearing on a U.S. stamp. He died in 1895, the last surviving member of Lincoln's cabinet. He also appeared on $20 banknotes as late as the 1902 Series. Scott REA28, 1 barrel / $1 "McCullough" misspelled (should be McCulloch), PRINIING misspelled, Series of 1871, scarlet Scott REA29, 1 hogshead (2 barrels) / $2 Hamilton, PRINIING misspelled, Series of 1871, frame plate number unknown
Series of 1875 Vignettes printed by Bureau of Engraving and Printing; frames printed by National Bank Note Company
Scott REA31, 1/6 barrel / 16-2/3¢, Series of 1875, vignette plate number 17
Scott REA34, 1/2 barrel / 50¢, Series of 1875, vignette plate number 13
Series of 1878 Vignette images are: Washington (1/8 barrel); Treasury Secretary Thomas Corwin (1/6); Missouri senator Thomas Hart Benton (1/4); Treasury Secretary Philip Francis Thomas (1/3); Jefferson (1/2); Andrew Johnson (1 barrel); New York governor and senator Silas Wright, Jr. (1 hogshead).
Scott REA37e, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1878, plate number 5087 (Image courtesy of Mystic Stamp Company)
Scott REA37P var, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1878, Type I with p# and postion number references in the design, proof plate number 1589 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA37P var, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1878, Type II without p# and postion number references in the design, proof plate number 6315 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA38, 1/6 barrel / 16-2/3¢, green paper, Series of 1878, plate number 1836
Scott REA38P, 1/6 barrel / 16-2/3¢, Series of 1878, vignette proof plate number 1979 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA39c, 1/4 barrel / 25¢, pale green paper, Series of 1878, plate number 49
Scott REA39d, 1/4 barrel / 25¢, pale green paper, Series of 1878, plate number 1750 Scott REA39e, 1/4 barrel / 25¢ Benton, blue paper, Series of 1878, green plate number 1 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Scott REA39f, 1/4 barrel / 25¢, dark blue paper, Series of 1878, green plate number 2 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott REA39P, 1/4 barrel / 25¢ proof, Series of 1878, plate number 6438 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA40d, 1/3 barrel / 33-1/3¢, light blue paper, Series of 1878, black plate number 1579
Scott REA41d, 1/2 barrel / 50¢ Jefferson, light blue paper, Series of 1878, black plate number 3040 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Scott REA41e, 1/2 barrel / 50¢, blue paper, Series of 1878, yellow plate number 1 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Scott REA41f, 1/2 barrel / 50¢, dark blue paper, Series of 1878, yellow plate number 1 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott REA41P var, 1/2 barrel / 50¢, Series of 1878, proof plate number 4582 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA42e, 1 barrel / $1 Seward, dark blue paper, Series of 1878, black plate number 4805
Scott REA42P, 1 barrel / $1, Series of 1878, proof plate number 6646 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA43, 1 hogshead / $2, green paper, Series of 1878, plate number 1
Scott REA43P, 1 hogshead / $2, Series of 1878, vignette proof plate number 6869 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
1898 Provisional issues
Scott REA48a, 1 barrel handstamp surcharge on 1/2 barrel, Series of 1898, plate number 7588 Scott REA50, $4 surcharge on $2, red Series of 1898 overprint, plate number 3611 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott REA51, 1/8 barrel, $2 per barrel surcharge, red Series of 1898 overprint, plate number 5087 (Image courtesy of Richard Friedberg Stamps)
Scott REA52b, 1 barrel handstamp surcharge on Scott REA38e, Series of 1898, plate number 1979 Scott REA59, 1/3 barrel / 33-1/3¢, Series of 1898, plate number 8782 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Scott REA60, 1/2 barrel / 50¢, Series of 1898, green plate number 1 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series of 1901 Vignette images are: Washington (1/8 barrel, now 20¢); Treasury Secretary Thomas Corwin (1/6 barrel, now 26-2/3¢); Missouri senator Thomas Hart Benton (1/4 barrel, now 40¢); Treasury Secretary Philip Francis Thomas (1/3 barrel now 53-1/3¢); Jefferson (1/2 barel, now 80¢); Andrew Johnson (1 barrel, now $1.60); New York governor and senator Silas Wright, Jr. (1 hogshead, now $3.20).
Scott REA65P var, 1/8 barrel / 20¢ proof of the vignette, Series of 1901, plate number 12530 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA66, 1/6 barrel / 26-2/3¢, Series of 1901, plate number 12525 Image from the discovery copy reported in February 2016 United States Specialist
Scott REA66P var, 1/6 barrel / 26-2/3¢ proof of the vignette, Series of 1901, plate number 12779 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA67, 1/4 barrel / 40¢, Series of 1901, plate number 12934 (Image courtesy of eBay / northstamp)
Scott REA67P var, 1/4 barrel / 40¢ proof of the vignette, Series of 1901, plate number 12761 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA68P var, 1/3 barrel / 53-1/3¢ proof of the vignette, Series of 1901, plate number 12358 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA69, 1/2 barrel / 80¢, Series of 1901, plate number 13210 (Image courtesy of Danny Weissman / eBay / djs stamps) This is the discovery copy of this previously unknown plate number.
Scott REA69P var, 1/2 barrel / 80¢ proof of the vignette, Series of 1901, plate number 12680 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA70P var, 1 barrel / $1.60 proof of the vignette, Series of 1901, plate number 12706 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA71P var, 1 hogshead / $3.20 proof of the vignette, Series of 1901, plate number 13593 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1902 Vignette images are: Washington (1/8 barrel, now 12-1/2¢); Treasury Secretary Thomas Corwin (1/6 barrel, now 16-2/3¢); Missouri senator Thomas Hart Benton (1/4 barrel, now 25¢); Treasury Secretary Philip Francis Thomas (1/3 barrel now 33-1/3¢); Jefferson (1/2 barel, now 50¢); Andrew Johnson (1 barrel, now $1.00); New York governor and senator Silas Wright, Jr. (1 hogshead, now $2.00).
Scott REA75c, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1902, plate number 26456 (Image courtesy of Mystic Stamp Company) Scott REA76, 1/6 barrel / 16-2/3¢, Series of 1902
Scott REA77c, 1/4 barrel / 25¢, light blue paper, Series of 1902, plate number 20324 (Image courtesy of U.S. Specialist)
Scott REA79c, 1/2 barrel / 50¢, light blue paper, Series of 1902, plate number 20320
Scott REA79P var, 1/2 barrel / 50¢ proof of the vignette, Series of 1902, plate number 27839 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA80c, 1 barrel / $1, Series of 1902, plate number 14407 (Image courtesy of Mystic Stamp Company)
Series of 1909 (1909-1911)
Scott REA82P, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1909, proof in brown, plate number 33131 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA82P var, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1909, proof in black, plate number 31326 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA83, 1/6 barrel / 16-2/3¢, Series of 1909, plate number 33190 Series of 1910 (1909-1911)
Scott REA92, 1/8 barrel / 12-1/2¢, Series of 1910, plate number 32xxx (Image courtesy of Mystic Stamp Company)
Scott REA93, 1/4 barrel / 25¢, Series of 1910, plate number xxxx5 (Image courtesy of Mystic Stamp Company)
Scott REA94, 1/2 barrel / 75¢, Series of 1909, straddle plate number 462xx
1914 emergency series, surcharged
Scott REA97, 1/6 barrel / (25¢) surcharge on Scott REA83, straddle plate number 461xx
Scott REA99, 1/3 barrel / (33-1/3¢) surcharge on Scott REA85, straddle plate number xx221
Scott REA99A, 1/3 barrel / (50¢) surcharge on Scott REA78d, plate number 14920
Scott REA100, 1/2 barrel / (75¢) surcharge on Scott REA86, plate number (46)873
Series of 1914 / Act of 1914
Scott REA106, 1/8 barrel / 18-3/4¢, Series of 1914, straddle plate number 462xx. Also LL pos with initials of siderographer W.McA.
Scott REA106P, 1/8 barrel / 18-3/4¢, Series of 1914, proof plate number 46181 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA108P, 1/3 barrel / 50¢, Series of 1914, proof plate number 46314 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA109, 1/2 barrel / 75¢, Series of 1914, plate numbers 462xx, (462)65, 462(4?)x (462xx image courtesy of Mystic Stamp Company)
Scott REA109P, 1/2 barrel / 75¢, Series of 1914, proof plate number 46257 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA110P, 1 barrel / $1.50, Series of 1914, proof plate number F60493 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA110P, 1 hogshead / $3, Series of 1914, proof plate number 46267 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1916 / Act of 1916
Scott REA115P, 1/4 barrel / 37-1/2¢, Series of 1916, proof plate number 53786 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Scott REA116, 1/2 barrel / 75¢, Series of 1916, straddle plate number (53)724
Scott REA116P, 1/2 barrel / 75¢, Series of 1916, proof plate number 65035 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
1917 series, surcharged "Act of 1917"
Scott REA118, 1/8 barrel / (37-1/2¢) surcharge on REA106, straddle plate number 46xxx. Also LL pos with initials of siderographer W.McA. Scott REA121, 1/4 barrel / (75¢) surcharge on REA108, straddle plate number 462xx. Also LL pos with initials of siderographer R.C. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott REA122, 1/4 barrel / (75¢) surcharge on Scott REA115, straddle plate number (53)870
Scott REA122c, 1/4 barrel / (75¢) surcharge on Scott REA115, straddle plate number 538xx (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott REA124, 1/2 barrel / ($1.50) surcharge on 75¢ Scott REA116, straddle plate number 563xx
Scott REA124d, inverted overprint error, plate number 58999 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
1918 series
Scott REA137, ($1.50) on 37-1/2¢, straddle plate number 46211 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott REA139a, ($1.50) on 37-1/2¢, straddle plate number 53786 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scott REA143 1/2 barrel / ($3.00) surcharge on Scott REA124c, straddle plate number F65718
Scott REA145 1 barrel / ($12.00) surcharge on Scott REA125c, straddle plate number 60493
Scott REA147 1 barrel / ($12.00) surcharge on Scott REA111, straddle plate number 46258
Later beer stamps were issued without plate numbers. Plate numbers are found only on the proof sheets. Proof sheets were not made available to collectors and are known only in the collection of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Series of 1933, Fermented Liquor
Scott REA152P, 1/8 barrel Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126034 with C.S. indicating Chromium Steel finishing
Scott REA153P, 1/6 barrel Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 125988
Scott REA154P, 1/4 barrel Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 125998 with C.S. Scott REA155, 1/3 barrel Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933
Scott REA156P, 1/2 barrel Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126045 with C.S.
Scott REA157P, 1 barrel Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126087 with C.S.
Scott REA158P, 1 hogshead Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126053 with C.S.
Scott REA159P, 5 barrels Fermented Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126057 with C.S.
Series of 1933, Fermented Malt Liquor Scott
REA171, 1/8 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933
Scott REA173P, 1/4 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 127409 with C.S.
Scott REA???P, 1/3 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 127049 with C.S.
Scott REA174P, 1/2 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126959 with C.S. Scott REA175, 1 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933
Scott REA176P, 1 hogshead / 2 barrels Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number F127037 with C.S.
Scott REA177P, 5 barrels Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126945 with CS
Scott REA178P, 10 barrels Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number F152178 with CS
Scott REA178AP, 25 barrels Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1933, proof plate number F158294 with CS (All Series 1933 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1934 These stamps were introduced in November 1934, and were in use for twenty years. They are denominated in barrels or fractions of barrels, which corresponded to different monetary values at different times of their use: $5 per barrel, November 1934 - June 30, 1940
Scott REA181P, 1/8 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1934, proof plate number F133812 with CS
Scott REA182P, 1/6 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1934, proof plate number F133814 with CS
Scott REA183P, 1/4 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1934, proof plate number F155402 with CS
Scott REA184P, 1/3 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1934, proof plate number F133802 with CS
Scott REA185P, 1/2 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1934, proof plate number 130348 with CI
Scott REA186P, 1 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1934, proof plate number F155440 with CS
Scott REA187P, 1 hogshead Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1934, proof plate number F129999 with CS. The "2" denomination refers to the number of barrels in a hogshead. Scott
REA188, 100 barrels Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1942 (All Series 1934 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1947 The earliest known use of these stamps was February 18, 1948. They used the same designs as the Series of 1934 stamps. The 1/6 barrel was prepared but was not released for use. The 1/3 barrel and 1 hogshead / 2 barrel denominations were discontinued. Some examples are known only through the Smithsonian deaccession or from proofs in the National Postal Museum archives. The barrel denominations corresponded to different monetary values at different times of their use: $8 per barrel, April 1, 1944 - October 31, 1951 Scott
REA190, 1/8 barrel Fermented Malt Liquor, Series of 1947 Beginning in 1955, breweries paid the taxes through a self-reporting system, and beer stamps were no longer required. (Rate information courtesy of the grand award-winning exhibit of post-Prohibition beer stamps at the Rockford Stamp Show, March 2025.)
Fermented Fruit Juice Tax stamps These stamps were required to be affixed to bottles or containers of fermented fruit juice (other than wine...) beginning in 1933. Their use was discontinued December 4, 1933 after about six months. Series of 1933
Scott REF1P, 4 ounces Fermented Fruit Juice, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126385
Scott REF3P, 8 ounces Fermented Fruit Juice, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126299
Scott REF4P, 12 ounces Fermented Fruit Juice, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126392
Scott REF5P, 13 ounces Fermented Fruit Juice, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126647
Scott REF7P, 24 ounces Fermented Fruit Juice, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126312
Scott REF8P, 29 ounces Fermented Fruit Juice, Series of 1933, proof plate number 126318 Scott REF9, 32 ounces Fermented Fruit Juice, Series of 1933 Plate numbers are known only from the unique proof sheets in the National Postal Museum archives. In fact, the only existing example of the dark blue 7-ounce issue is the proof sheet in the National Postal Museum. Although the 7-ounce stamps were apparently printed and distributed, no copies are known in collectors' hands, so Scott has not assigned a catalog number to it (the numbering skips from REF1 to REF3).
Brandy Tax Paid stamps Series of 1940
unlisted Rx??P, 1 gallon, with coupons up to 9.9 gallons, Series of 1940, proof plate number F145651 with CS
unlisted Rx??P, 10 gallons, with coupons up to 19.9 gallons, Series of 1940, proof plate number F145652 with CS and C
unlisted Rx??P, 50 gallons, with coupons up to 59.9 gallons, Series of 1940, proof plate number F145786 with CS
unlisted Rx??P, 100 gallons, with coupons up to 109.9 gallons, Series of 1940, proof plate number F146368 with CS (All brandy proof images courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Imitation Sparkling Wine stamps Series of 1872 unlisted, 1 pint, black, Gen. Sherman Series of 1912 / Act of June 6, 1872
unlisted, 1 pint, Series of 1912, plate number 37744 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
unlisted, 1 quart, Series of 1912, plate number 37788 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Brewer's Permit stamps Series of 1871 Series of 1872 / Act of June 6, 1872 Labeled "First Series" but follows the earlier 1871 series.
Springfield 1A, Two Smokers, Series of 1872, plate number 1 (Image courtesy of the Eric Jackson)
Springfield 1A, Springer SAK??P, Two Smokers, Series of 1872, proof plate number 2 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1875 Springfield 2, Springer SAK??, Farmer, black on green paper, Series of 1875 Series of 1878
Springfield 3B, Springer SAK??P, Agriculture and Industry, Series of 1878, proof with plate number 1623 in pencil (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springfield 3B, Springer SAK??P, Agriculture and Industry, Series of 1878, proof plate number 1623 engraved. This is likely a second proof after the missing plate number from the previous proof had been corrected. (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1880 No plate number examples have been reported. Series of 1911
Springer SAK??P, Series of 1911, proof plate number 37413 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Brewer of 500 Barrels or More special tax stamps Springer SAK??, $100 F.Y.E. 1937 Please report any plate number examples.
Rectified Spirits stamps, Class A and B Rectified spirits undergo at least three distillation processes, resulting in a very high alcohol content (95%, or 190 proof). The repeated processes remove most of the flavor compounds, resulting in a "neutral" spirit like vodka, or is used to produce other spirites, bitters and liqueurs. First Series (1872) Springfield 4B, 25¢ green and black, violet silk paper. Known with "plate letters" K, L and C (?) at top. No plate numbers reported. Series of 1875 Springfield 9, 20 gallons green and black, Hamilton, with coupons. No plate numbers reported.
Series of 1892
Springer AG??P, Levi Woodbury, Series of 1892, proof plate number 13848 Series of 1906
Springer AG??P, Levi Woodbury, Series of 1906, proof plate number 22020 Series of 1909
Springer AG??P, 5 gallons (up to 5.9), Series of 1909, proof plate number 31969
Springer AG??P, 10 gallons (up to 19.9), Series of 1909, proof plate number 34103
Springer AG??P, 20 gallons (up to 29.9), Series of 1909, proof plate number 32717
Springer AG??P, 40 gallons (up to 49.9), Series of 1909, proof plate number 42194
Undated series (1933?), Class B (black) This series continued the shell design of the Series of 1909, but is undated. It is assumed to have been required for new liquor taxes levied after the end of Prohibition.
Springer AG??P, 80 gallons (up to 89.9), Class B, shell design of 1909 series but undated, from plate prepared in 1933, proof plate number F127300 with C.S.
Undated series (1934?), Class A (red) This series replaced the shell design with a target design, but is also undated.
Springer AG??P, 10 gallons (up to 19.9), Class A, undated series, from plate prepared in 1934, proof plate number F129021 with C.S.
Springer AG??P, 50 gallons (up to 59.9), Class A, undated series, from plate prepared in 1934, proof plate number F128683 with C.S.
Springer AG??P, 100 gallons (up to 109.9), Class A, undated series, from plate prepared in 1934, proof plate number F128562 with C.S.
Series of 1940, Class A (green) Type I ("Collection District" at bottom)
Springer AG??P, 1 gallon (up to 9.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145798, with EI, C and waffle C
Springer AG??P, 10 gallons (up to 19.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145346, with F, CS and C
Springer AG??P, 20 gallons (up to 29.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145683, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 30 gallons (up to 39.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145719 with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 40 gallons (up to 49.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number F145349 with CS and double CC
Springer AG??P, 50 gallons (up to 59.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145720, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 100 gallons (up to 109.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number F164320, with S
Springer AG??P, 110 gallons (up to 119.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number F145356, with CS (All Rectified Spirits Class A Type I proofs courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1940, Class A (green) Type II ("Located at" at bottom)
Springer AG??P, 1 gallon (up to 9.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164062 with S
Springer AG??P, 30 gallons (up to 39.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164171 with S
Springer AG??P, 40 gallons (up to 49.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164216 with S
Springer AG??P, 50 gallons (up to 59.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164222 with S
Springer AG??P, 60 gallons (up to 69.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof prepared in 1954, proof plate number F164244
Springer AG??P, 70 gallons (up to 79.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164237, with S
Springer AG??P, 90 gallons (up to 99.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164263, with S
Springer AG??P, 100 gallons (up to 109.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164318, with S
Springer AG??P, 110 gallons (up to 119.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164325, with S
Springer AG??P, 120 gallons (up to 129.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164339, with S
Springer AG??P, 130 gallons (up to 139.9), Class A, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164344, with S (All Rectified Spirits Class A Type II proofs courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1940, Class B (violet), printing of 1940, Type I ("Collection District" at bottom)
Springer AG??P, 1 gallon (up to 9.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145823, with EI
Springer AG??P, 20 gallons (up to 29.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145824, with EI
Springer AG??P, 30 gallons (up to 39.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145770, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 40 gallons (up to 49.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145916, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 50 gallons (up to 59.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145951, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 60 gallons (up to 69.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145951, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 70 gallons (up to 79.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number 145897, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 80 gallons (up to 89.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number F145460, with CS and C
Springer AG??P, 90 gallons (up to 99.9), Class B, Series of 1940,Type I, proof plate number 145977, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 100 gallons (up to 109.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number F145462, with CS and C
Springer AG??P, 110 gallons (up to 119.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type I, proof plate number F145463, with CS and C
Springer AG??P, 120 gallons (up to 129.9), Class B, Series of 1940, proof plate number 145888, with EI and C
Springer AG??P, 130 gallons (up to 139.9), Class B, Series of 1940, proof plate number 146019, with EI and C (All Rectified Spirits Class B Type I proofs courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1940, Class B (violet), printing of 1954, Type II ("Located at" at bottom)
Springer AG??P, 10 gallons (up to 19.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof prepared in 1954, proof plate number F164408, with S
Springer AG??P, 20 gallons (up to 29.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof prepared in 1954, proof plate number F164418, with S
Springer AG??P, 30 gallons (up to 39.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof prepared in 1954, proof plate number F164420, with S
Springer AG??P, 40 gallons (up to 49.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164445, with S
Springer AG??P, 50 gallons (up to 59.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164449, with S
Springer AG??P, 60 gallons (up to 69.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164478, with S
Springer AG??P, 80 gallons (up to 89.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number 164506, with S
Springer AG??P, 100 gallons (up to 109.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164726, with S
Springer AG??P, 110 gallons (up to 119.9), Class B, Series of 1940, Type II, proof plate number F164933, with S (All Rectified Spirits Class B Type II proofs courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Rectification Tax stamps Scott prefix RZ designates rectification tax stamps. Please report any plate number examples. Series of 1946 RZ1, 1¢
Rectifier of Distilled Spirits Special Tax stamps Series of 1906 / Act of 1890
Springer SBC??P, $200 annual special tax, Series of 1906, proof plate number 21736, with coupons (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Rectifier of less than 500 barrels Special Tax stamps Series of 1902 / Act of 1890
Springer SBD??P, Series of 1902, proof plate number 13995, with coupons prorating the annual special tax (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1909 / Act of 1890
Springer SBD??P, Series of 1909, same proof plate number 13995 as the 1902 series stamp despite design changes in the dates (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer SBD??, $100, F.Y.E 1935
Distilled Spirits Excise stamps Distilled spirits undergo only one or two distillation processes, with the result that they have more retained flavors from the original fermented material and a lower alcohol content than rectified spirits. Examples of distilled spirits are whiskey, rum, brandy and gin. The Scott RX prefix is assigned to Distilled Sprits Excise stamps, which are denominated in monetary values from 1¢ to $50,000. They were first issued in 1950 and were discontinued in 1959. All stamps feature Charles S. Fairchild, who was Grover Cleveland's Secretary of the Treasury 1887-89. Most plate numbers are known from proof sheets in the National Postal Musem. Very few examples of the final stamps are known with marginal markings.
Other tax stamps related to Distilled Spirits Additional examples are denominated by volume (1/10 pint, 1/2 pint, 1 pint...) and do not appear to be listed in Scott. Some may be assigned Springer numbers and appear in the Durland Catalog, while others may be assigned Lesher numbers and appear in the American Revenuer catalog. Series of 1887 - "Distillery Bonded Warehouse"
Springer AKB??P, 1/10 pint, from 3 gallon sheet, Series of 1887, proof plate number 7927 (Image courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1897 / Act of 1897 - "Distillery Bonded Warehouse"
Springer AKB??P, 1/5 gallon, from 2-4/10 gallon sheet, Series of 1897, proof plate number 24069
Springer AKB??P, 1 pint, Series of 1897, proof plate number 31451
Springer AKB??P, 1 quart, from 3 gallon sheet, Series of 1897, proof plate number 23815
Springer AKC??P, 3 gallons, Series of 1897, proof plate number 35152 (All proof images in this section courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1911 / Act of 1897
Springer AKB??, 1 pint, Act of 1897, most likely Series of 1911, hand-entered plate number PL 1230 from a sheet of 12, showing how these stamps were used. State of New York District No. 14, Distillery No. 128, the name of the manufacturer, Spring 1912 date made, Fall 1917 date bottled. The sheet did not have a traditional engraved plate numbers as is shown on the proof examples in this section. (Image courtesy of eBay / Precancels Perfins and More)
Springer AKC??P, 2-4/10 gallons, Series of 1911, proof plate number 37526 with siderographer initials R.B. This top "master" or case stamp was then followed by 12 strip-type bottle stamps (AKB??) which total 2-4/10 gallons. This is similar to the 1887 stamp above, but the plate number appears at the top of the full pane instead of adjacent to an individual bottle stamp.
Springer AKC??, 3 gallon case consisting of 1 pint bottles, Act of 1897 / Series of 1911, plate number 1942-1 from a sheet of 12, showing how these stamps were used. State of New York District No. 14, Distillery No. 128, the name of the manufacturer, Spring 1918 date bottled. (Image courtesy of eBay / Precancels Perfins and More)
Springer AKC??P, 3 gallons, Series of 1911, proof plate number 48002. This top "master" or case stamp was then followed by 240 strip-type bottle stamps (AKB??) which total 3 gallons. (All proof images in this section courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum) Act of 1917 1 gal p# 58736
Springer AK??P, 1 gallon, Act of 1917, Class B, proof plate number F58739 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1918 Class B 30 gal p# 127280, 128944 Series of 1941 Class B 1 gal p# 145452 Series of 1941 Class A 10 gal p# 145453
Series of 1933 (?) - "Internal Revenue Bonded Warehouse" Two types exist. Plates prepared from 1940 include the volume (1 pint, 4/5 quart, etc.) reading vertically in the center column. Earlier printings did not have this marking.
Springer ATB??P, 1/2 pint (1938), Carlisle, proof plate number F138590 with CS and C
Springer ATB??P, 4/5 quart (1938), proof plate number F138721 with CS and C (All proof images in this section courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Distilled Spirits Tax stamps Distilled Spirits generally refers to various types of rum. There are two types of Distillied Spirits Tax stamps. The red "bottle" stamps were in effect from 1934 to 1954. The stamps were sold to distillers at 1¢ each, and the distiller then self-reported and paid the tax based on the volume of each bottle. Values were in fractions of pints, quarts and gallons. Most examples were damaged or destroyed when the bottle was opened. The other type paid the tax based on the volume of a crate or cask. Values were typically in multiples of 10 gallons, up to 130 gallons, with coupons allowing for single gallons and tenths of gallons with the 10-gallon range. These stamps were not sold to the general public. Plate number examples of the actual stamps are rare. Most examples come from proof sheets in philatelic archives. Series of 1869 Lesher 4, 40 gallons, with coupons to 49.9 gallons, Series of 1869
Series of 1872, Type I frame design with denomination, narrow border and "spiky" numbers
Springer AG??P var, proof of 20 gallon frame, Series of 1872, plate prepared in 1907, plate number 24831 Lesher 61A, 80 gallons, Series of 1872, Zachary Taylor
Example of how the bicolor frame and tax paid stamp portraying Columbus Delano were printed. This example has mixed "round" numbers on the coupons but "spiky" numbers on the actual stamp. Delano was Secretary of the Interior 1870-75 and founded what is now the National Park Service by protecting Yellowstone. He died in 1896, making this 1872 stamp not only another rare example of portraying a living person on a U.S. stamp, but perhaps the only example while the person was actively serving in office.
Series of 1875 Type I frame design with denomination, "spiky" numbers on stamp, "round" numbers on coupon Type II frame design with denomination, "round" numbers on frame and coupon Lesher 80 (?), 10 gallons, Series of 1875, Abraham Lincoln Lesher ??, 40 gallons, Series of 1875, Type I, U.S. Grant Grant was serving his second term as president when this stamp was issued. It caused such a furor that ABNCo reprinted the stamp using the BEP portrait of Lincoln. Lesher 83, 40 gallons, Series of 1875, Type I, Abraham Lincoln Grant was still serving his second term as president when this stamp was issued. It caused such a furor that the stamp was reprinted using the BEP portrait of Lincoln. Lesher ??, 60 gallons, Series of 1875, Type I (?), Abraham Lincoln
Lesher 85, 70 gallons, Series of 1875, Type I, Abraham Lincoln, black BEP plate number 1 (Image courtesy of Rick Burdsall) Lesher ??, 80 gallons, Series of 1875, Abraham Lincoln
Example of how the bicolor frame and tax paid stamp portraying John J. Cisco were printed. Cisco was a successful New York dry goods merchant who made a fortune and retired in 1842 at age 36. He was appointed Assistant Treasurer of the U.S. by Democratic presidents Pierce and Buchanan as well as by Republican president Lincoln, much to his surprise, serving from 1853 to 1864. At his retirement from government, Lincoln insisted he be appointed a director and the treasurer of the Union Pacific Railroad. Cisco died in 1884, so this series from the 1870s is an early example of featuring a living person on a U.S. stamp. Lesher ??, 100 gallons, Series of 1875, Abraham Lincoln Later Series, Type III frame design without denomination, with wide border and "spiky" numbers
Springer AG??P var, proof of 30 gallon frame, Series of 1872, plate prepared in 1907, plate number 25663
Springer AG??P var, proof of 40 gallon frame, Series of 1872, plate prepared in 1904, plate number 18748
Springer AG??P var, proof of 60 gallon frame, Series of 1872, plate prepared in 1909, plate number 30204
Springer AG??P var, proof of 80 gallon frame, Series of 1872, plate prepared in 1909, plate number 30308
Springer AG??P var, proof of 90 gallon frame, Series of 1872, plate prepared in 1902, plate number 13973
Series of 1878 All stamps of the 1878 series portray Daniel Webster. Proof sheets of 3 from the National Postal Museum archives indicate that the 10, 20 , 40, 50 and 90 gallon tax stamps do not have plate numbers.
Series of 1894 / Act of 1894 All stamps of the 1894 series portray Daniel Webster.
Springer AD??P, 30 gallons, Series of 1894, proof plate number 23310, with coupons to 39.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 40 gallons, Series of 1894, proof plate number 17478, with coupons to 49.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 80 gallons, Series of 1894, proof plate number 21351, with coupons to 89.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 90 gallons, Series of 1894, proof plate number 17733, with coupons to 99.9 gallons
Series of 1910 / Act of 1894 All stamps in the 1910 series portray Daniel Webster.
Springer AD??P, 10 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number F134568 with CS, with coupons to 19.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 20 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number 46765, with coupons to 29.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 30 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number 46413, with coupons to 39.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 40 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number 40022, with coupons to 49.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 50 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number 32258, with coupons to 59.9 gallons and intials JCN and JTWM
Springer AD??P, 60 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number F127458, with CS and coupons to 49.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 70 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number F127448 with CS, with coupons to 79.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 80 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number 40334, plate number at top, with coupons to 89.9 gallons Springer AD??P, 80 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number F134622 with CS, plate number at right, with coupons to 89.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 90 gallons, Series of 1910, proof plate number F122850, with coupons to 99.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 100 gallons, Series of 1910, proof prepared in 1936, plate number F134533 with CS and C, with coupons to 109.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 110 gallons, Series of 1910, proof prepared in 1933, plate number F157460 with C.S., with coupons to 119.9 gallons
Springer AD??P, 120 gallons, Series of 1910, plate prepared in 1933, proof plate number F127461 with C.S., with coupons to 129.9 gallons (All Series 1910 Distilled Spirits proof images courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Undated series (1930s)
Springer AD??P, 1 gallon, undated series, plate prepared in 1938, proof plate number F138107 with CS, with coupons to 9.9 gallons (All Distilled Spirits proof images courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Distilled Spirits Stamp, ATF issue, undated (1950s) Lesher 294, 1959, shield in serrated circle: no plate numbers known
Series of 1940, Tax Paid Distilled Spirits stamps (brown, printed on blue paper) Springer AD??P, 1 gallon (up to 9.9), Series of 1940
Springer AD??P, 20 gallons (up to 29.9), Tax Paid stub, coupons and stamp, Series of 1940, proof plate number 146025 with EI and C
Springer AD??P, 30 gallons (up to 39.9), Tax Paid stub, coupons and stamp, Series of 1940, proof plate number F146076 with EI and C (All Distilled Spirits proofs courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Please report any additional examples.
Distilled Sprits bottle stamps - Undated series Two types exist. Plates prepared from 1940 include the volume (1 pint, 4/5 quart, etc.) reading vertically in the center column. Earlier printings did not have this marking. Issued in the same Series Numbers as with tobacco, cigar and cigarette stamps. (Example: Series 102 is 1932; Series 111 is 1941). However, the Series Number does not appear on either the proofs nor the final stamps.
Springer ARB??P, less than 1/2 pint, proof plate number F127724 with C.S.
Springer ARB??AP, 1/2 pint, Type II, proof plate number 139275 with EI indicating Electrolytic Iron plate finishing
Springer ARB??AP, 3/4 pint, Type II, proof plate number 130087 with CI indicating Chromium Iron plate finishing
Springer ARB??P, 4/5 pint, proof plate number 130705 with CI
Springer ARB??, 1 pint, Type I, plate number F127694, with C.S.
Springer ARB??P, 1 pint, Type II with volume in the gutter between left and right columns, proof plate number 128078 with CI
Springer ARB??P, 1 pint, proof plate number 139269 with EI and C
Springer ARB??P, 4/5 quart, proof plate number 137078 with EI and C
Springer ARB??P, 1/5 gallon, proof plate number 128124 with CI indicating Chromium Iron plate finishing If you do the math, "4/5 of a quart" and "1/5 of a gallon" are actually equivalent volumes. It is unclear why two revenue stamps were prepared. It would be the same as printing two stamps for 8 ounces and a half pound, or for 50 cents and a half dollar.
Springer ARB??AP, 1 quart, proof plate number 144257 with EI and double CC
Springer ARB??P, 1/2 gallon, proof plate number F129827 with C.S.
Springer ARB??P, 1 gallon, proof plate number F129831 with C.S. (All images in this section courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
"Form 1595" Collector's Certificate of Tax Payment of Distilled Spirits for Shipment in Tank Cars 1937 series examples are known. No plate numbers are known. Director's Certificate of Tax Payment of Distilled Spirits for Shipment in Tank Cars, Tank Trucks or Pipelines 1953 series examples are known. No plate numbers are known.
Re-imported American Distilled Spirits stamps Series of 1891
Scoville CRS2, also Springer CF??, Series of 1891, plate number 5650 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Scoville CRS2P, also Springer CF??P, Series of 1891, proof plate number 5650 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1940
Springer CF??P, Series of 1940, proof plate number F144335 with CS (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Imported Spirits stamps Series of 1879 / Act of 1879 The Series of 1879 stamps were printed with an 18__ date. No plate number examples have been reported.
Imported Distilled Spirits stamps Series of 1891
Scoville CIS??P, Series of 1891, with a 19__ date, proof plate number 30366 with initials JTWM and JWB Series of 1933 Scoville CIS7, Series of 1933: no plate number reported Series of 1935 Scoville CIS9, Series of 1935, red brown: no plate number reported
Distilled Spirits for Exportation stamps Series of 1878 A The Series of 1878 stamps were printed with an 18__ date for expected use 1878-99. Springer ADA??, Springfield 2B, (25¢) black. Series of 1878 B The Series of 1878 stamps were re-engraved and reprinted with a 190_ date for expected use 1900-09.
ADA??P, Series of 1878 re-engraved with a 190_ date for expected use 1900-09, proof plate number 27861 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) The same plate 27861 was later re-engraved with just 19__ for expected use after 1910. Series of 1878 C The Series of 1878 stamps were re-engraved and reprinted with a 19__ date for expected use after 1910.
ADA??P, Series of 1878 re-engraved with a 19__ date, plate reviewed (but not approved) in 1933, proof plate number F127245 with C.S. (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Markings on the proof sheet indicate that the "Series of 1878" was to be corrected to "Series of 1936" before the plate could be approved. The previous plate number below pos 4 was cleared, and a new plate number was assigned in the then-current format. Similar proof sheets of plates F68099 and F68100 from 1919 say Series of 1878 with no indication that a correction to a new series is required. The F and C.S. on this example and the C in the UL corner of the full proof sheet all indicate plate finishing and hardening processes that were standard in the 1930s. Springer ADA??, Springfield 2G, black on blue paper Series of 1899 / Act of Feb. 21, 1899
Springer ADA??P, Springfield ??P, Series of 1899 engraved in 1902 with 190_ date, female figure in black, proof plate number 9082
Springer ADA??P var, Springfield ??P var, Series of 1899 re-engraved in 1917 with 19__ date, female figure in black, new proof for same plate number 9082 Series of 1940 Springer ADA??, 10¢ blue, McCulloch. No plate number examples have been reported. Distilled Spirits for Exportation Without Payment of Tax stamps Series 1955 No denomination, blue. No plate number examples have been reported. Gin / Distilled Spirits for Export stamps Please report any plate number examples.
Distilled Spirits Bottled in Bond for Export stamps Series of 1897 / Act of 1897 The proof sheet of Springer ANC??P 3 gal. / ANB??P 48 1/2 pint bottles, Series of 1897, has plate number 16510 in pencil
Springer ANB??P 4/5 gallon bottle stamp, Series of 1897, from ANC??P 2.4 gal case, proof plate number 16543
The proof sheet of Springer ANC??P 3 gal. / and ANB??P 12 1 quart bottles, Series of 1897, has plate number 16559 in pencil (All proof images courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1977
Springer ANB??, Series of 1977, plate number 62712 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Distillery Warehouse stamps Series of 1875 Springfield 5, 10¢ green and black, female figure, square frame, Series of 1875 Series of 1878 A with 1800's dates Springfield 6A, 10¢ green and black, Zachary Taylor, wide frame, Series of 1878, on green silk paper Series of 1878 B with modified design for 190x dates
Springer ABH??P, 1 cask, Zachary Taylor, Series of 1878 B, proof prepared in 1903, plate number 16033 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1878 C with modified design for 19xx dates
Springer ABH??P, 1 cask, Zachary Taylor, Series of 1878 C, proof prepared in 1909, plate number 29238 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1910
Springer ABH??P, 1 cask, Series of 1910, proof prepared in 1911, plate number 36215 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Distillery Bonded Warehouse stamps
Undated series
Springer AKB??P, 1/2 pint, proof plate number 48220 from proof sheet prepared in 1939 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
General Bonded Warehouse stamps Series of 1894 / Act of 1894
Springfield 1, also Lesher 14, also Springer AC?? Series of 1894, Andrew Jackson, plate number 34750 (Image courtesy of U.S. Specialist)
Lesher 14P, also Springer AC??P, Series of 1894, Jackson, proof plate number 43433 from sheet created in 1914 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
General Bonded Warehouse Re-Transfer stamps This is more of an authorization stamp than a service or tax stamp. Series of 1894 / Act of 1894
Springer ACB??P, from a proof plate prepared in 1894 with 1800s dates, proof plate number 36163
Springer ACB??P, from a proof plate prepared in 1912 win 1900s dates, proof plate number 36163 (Proof images courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Special Bonded Warehouse stamps for Brandy / Series of 1877 Springfield 1, (10¢) Female figure, green and black on green silk paper Series of 1890
Turner A-2a, Springer ABM??P, Series of 1890, Grant, proof plate number 14069, from proof sheet created in 1909 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Turner A-2b, green and black, Grant, red SPECIMEN Special Bonded Re-Warehousing stamps for Brandy / Series of 1877 Springfield 1, (10¢) Female figure, green and black on green silk paper Series of 1910
Springer ABM??P, Series of 1910, proof plate number 34375, from proof sheet created in 1910 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Special Bonded Re-Warehousing stamps for Grape Brandy Series of 1877 Female figure, green and black on green silk paper
Series of 1911 / Act of 1897
Lesher 18, also Springer ABM??, 1 pint bottle stamps, Series of 1911, plate number 1495 (Image courtesy of U.S. Specialist)
Springer AKC??P, 3 gallons, Series 1911, proof plate number 38328 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Undated series
Springer AKB??P, less than 1/2 pint, 1938?, Carlisle, proof plate number F138686 with CS (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer AKB??P, 1 pint, Carlisle, 1943?, proof plate number 153228 with EI (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer AKB??P, 4/5 quart, Carlisle, proof plate number 110359 with EI (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer AKB??P, 1 quart, Carlisle, proof plate number 142407 with EI and C (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Wholesale Liquor Dealer stamps Series of 1872 / First Series / Act of June 6, 1872
Springfield ??, Springer SBA??P, Eagle, proof, plate number 3 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1875 Springfield 5, Eagle, green and black Series of 1878 Springfield 20B, 5 gallons, Winfield Scott, green and black on green paper Series of 1910
Springfield 35, Springer SBA??P, 10 gallons with coupons up to 19.9 gal., Series of 1910, proof plate number 32747 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springfield 38, also Springer SBA??, 40 gallons with coupons up to 49.9 gal., Series of 1910, plate number 34062 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer SBA??P, 40 gallons with coupons up to 49.9 gal., Series of 1910, proof plate number 34110 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1946 Springer SBA??, $110, black, pale green card, F.Y.E. 1946, no plate number Series of 1950 Springer SBA??, $110, black, F.Y.E. 1950, no plate number Series of 1951 Springer SBA??, $110, green, F.Y.E. 1951, no plate number Series 1955 Springer SBA??, black, F.Y.E. 1955, no plate number
Retail Liquor Dealer stamps Early series Springer
SB??, $25, Series of 1873: no plate number Series of 1894 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1894, proof plate number 3083 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1895 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1895, proof plate number 3075 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1896 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1896, proof plate number 3083 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1897 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1897, proof plate number 3057 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1899 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1899, proof plate number 3064 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1900 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1900, proof plate number 3063 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1901 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1901, proof plate number 3064 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1902 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1902, proof plate number 3064 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1903 / Act of 1890 Series of 1904 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1904, proof plate number 15750 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1905 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1905, proof plate number 15697 twice (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1906 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1906, proof plate number 15760 twice (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1907 / Act of 1890 Series of 1908 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1908, proof plate number 15722 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1909 / Act of 1890 Series of 1910 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1910, proof plate number 31410 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1911 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1911, proof plate number 35094 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1912 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1912, proof plate number 35214 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1913 / Act of 1890 Series of 1914 / Act of 1890
Springer SB??P, $25, Series of 1914, proof plate number 39466 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer
SB??, $25, F.Y.E. 1926
Retail Dealer in Fermented Liquors special tax stamp Springer SA??, $20, F.Y.E. 1934 Please report any plate number examples.
Temporary Retail Dealer in Fermented Liquors (Malt or Vinous) special tax stamp Uncatalogued, $2.20, known with handstamped 1948 date Please report any plate number examples.
Retail Dealer in Liquors At Large special tax stamp Springer
SAB??, $27.50, F.Y.E. 1944 Please report any plate number examples.
Wholesale Dealer in Fermented Malt Liquor [Beer] special tax stamp Springer
SAF??, $55, F.Y.E. 1945 Please report any plate number examples.
Wholesale Dealer in Malt Liquors [Beer] special tax stamp Springer
SAF??, $50, Series of 1873: no plate number
Springer SAF??P, $50, Series of 1914 / Act of 1890, proof plate number 37640 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer
SAF??, $100, F.Y.E. 1957 Please report any plate number examples. Retail Dealer in Fermented Malt Liquor [Beer] special tax stamp Springer
SAE??, $20, F.Y.E. 1937 Please report any plate number examples.
[Temporary] Retail Dealer in Fermented Malt Liquors special tax stamp (fairs, reunions, picnics, carnivals, charitable events...) Unlisted, $2.00, example known with 1940 handstamped date Please report any plate number examples.
Retail Dealer in Malt Liquors [Beer] special tax stamp Series of 1873-1885 $20, Series of 1873, 1874, 1875, 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885: no plate number Series of 1891 / Act of 1890
Springer SA??P, $20, Series of 1891, proof plate number 3071 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1892 / Act of 1890
Springer SA??P, $20, Series of 1892, proof plate number 3078 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1893 / Act of 1890
Springer SA??P, $20, Series of 1893, proof plate number 3071 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1894 / Act of 1890
Springer SA??P, $20, Series of 1894, proof plate number 3078 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1895 / Act of 1890 Springer SA??P, $20, Series of 1895, proof plate number 3071 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1900 / Act of 1890
Springer SA??P, $20, Series of 1900, proof plate number 3071 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer SA??, $22, F.Y.E. 1956 Please report any additional plate number examples.
Still special tax stamp There was a $20 annual special tax on owners of stills. Series of 1899 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBF??P, $20, Series of 1899, proof plate number 1498 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Manufacturer of Stills special tax stamp Springer SBE??P, $50, Series of 1882 Springer SBE??P, $50, Series of 1884 Series of 1887 / Act of 1887
Springer SBE??P, $20, Series of 1887, proof with hand-assigned plate number 1498 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1890 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBE??P, $20, Series of 1890, proof plate number 1498 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1891 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBE??P, $20, Series of 1891, proof plate number 1498 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1895 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBE??P, $20, Series of 1895, proof plate number 1498 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1901 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBE??P, $50, Series of 1901, proof plate number 1494 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1903 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBE??P, $50, Series of 1903, proof plate number 1494 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1905 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBE??P, $50, Series of 1905, proof plate number 1494 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1910 / Act of October 1, 1890
Springer SBE??P, $50, Series of 1910, proof plate number 32694 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer SBE??, $55, F.Y.E. 1953
Special Tax Stamp for a Worm The tax was not for the worm appearing in tequila bottles. Rather, the tax is on a coiled piece of copper tubing used to distill whisky, known as a worm. Individuals might build their own still, but still required a worm to make their home-made still function properly. Series of 1886 $20, Series of 1886: plate number unknown
190 Proof Alcohol stamps (1938)
Proofs of case stamp (Springer AV??P) and strip stamp (Springer AV??P), plate number 79010 (Images courtesy of the National Postal Museum) The actual stamps were printed in black, on bright blue paper.
Lock Seal stamps Lock seals were Internal Revenue stamps used to show that warehouses for alcohol had not been opened. Priester (prefix LS), Lesher, and Springer (prefix AY) are the major catalogs for lock seals. They are not listed in Scott. Priester LS 10A, also Springer AY??, 1872-90, blue with red serial numbers
Priester LS 29D, also Springer AY??, 1872-90, plate number 1 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Turner L-4, also Springer AY??P, 1879, red proof, Type I
Priester LS 60B, also Springer AY??, 1879-92, black with red serial number, plate number 1461, Series B, with imprint (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 70A, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, black with red serial number, plate number 4532, Series V (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 72A, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, sky blue with red serial numbers, plate number 13082, Series R; plate number 20480, Series U, Y, Z. The "G" is one of a string of printers' initials. (Images courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 73A, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, dark brown with red serial numbers, brown plate number 20480 Series A, B, C, E, F, G (Images courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 73A, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, red brown with red serial numbers, brown plate number 20480 Series H, K, L, M, S (Series R image courtesy of Chris Principe; other images courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 73P, also Springer AY??, rose brown, proof plate number 40291 prepared in 1913 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Priester LS 74A, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, red with dark blue serial numbers, plate number 32703, Series B (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 75, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, red with blue serial numbers, plate number 40291, Series U (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 80, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, rose with blue serial numbers, hand entered plate 2, Series X (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 81C, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, green with black serial numbers, plate number 1206, Series K (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Priester LS 81D, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, green with black serial numbers, plate number 17532, Series X (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Priester LS 95, also Springer AY??, 1890-1913, orange with black serial numbers, Series A
unlisted, also Springer AY??P, proof plate number 33951 in gray, prepared in 1934 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
unlisted, also Springer AY??P, 1952 series, proof plate number 54222 in light gray, prepared in 1959 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Please report additional examples. Later lock seals were apparently printed without plate numbers.
Industrial Alcohol Bonded Warehouse stamps No plate numbers have been reported for these bottle coupons or bottle strips.
Industrial Alcohol Transfer stamps This is more of an authorization stamp than a service or tax stamp. It does not appear to be listed in Scott, but is mentioned in Durland.
Springer ACE??, 1923, black on blue paper, plate number (F)98907 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer ACE??P, proof plate number F120728 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Non-Beverage Alcohol Transfer Receipt stamps
Lesher ???, 3 gallons, proof plate number F121896, prepared in 1931 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Lesher 173, 8 gallons
Unknown alcohol-related tax paid proof
R???P, 80 gallons, from a proof plate prepared in 1909, proof plate number 30308 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Other Alcohol Tax stamps Plate numbers have been reported on taxpaid revenue stamps printed for Distilled Spirits Bottle Labels (Springer ARBxx) Many of these plate numbers are known only from proof sheets or Bureau of Engraving and Printing records. In many cases, plate number examples on actual stamps have not been reported. Plate numbers are not known on Distilled Spirites stamp for Stock On Hand (Lesher 1, 1868) Some of these stamps are huge, up to 8 inches high by 16 inches wide. Please report any new discoveries.
State Alcohol Tax stamps Plate numbers are unusual on state-issued revenue stamps of any type. Stamps with serial numbers, counting numbers, tracking numbers, position numbers, row or column numbers and other references are often mis-described as having "plate numbers." However, exceptions are known with genuine plate numbers, especially if the state-level stamp was printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Please report any new discoveries.
California 8 oz. / 5¢ Distilled Spirits tax stamp, possible plate number A1L5
Maine State Liquor Commission LS4, LS6, nondenomimated, with serial numbers
North Caroline W60S, 7¢ Wine Tax specimen, serial number 000
Pennsylvania B4 (1937), 1 Pint on 50¢ Beverage Tax, plate number 32 (Image courtesy of eBay / mattstef)
West Virginia B8 (1961), 1/4 barrel, Nonalcoholic Malt Beverage Tax, with serial number (Image courtesy of The American Revenuer, Nov.-Dec. 2008)
District of Columbia Beverage Tax stamps Congress had jurisdiction over the District of Columbia, so when tax stamps were desired at the local level, they were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. First Series, flat plate printings
Scott RE??P, 1/16 gallon, prepared in 1934, flat plate proof plate number F129501
Scott RE??P, 1/10 gallon, prepared in 1934, flat plate proof plate number F128720
Scott RE??P, 1/8 gallon, prepared in 1935, flat plate proof plate number 131703
Scott RE??P, 1/5 gallon, prepared in 1943, flat plate proof plate number (F)154014 Second Series, rotary press printings
Scott RE??P, 1/80th gallon, printed in 1950, rotary press proof plate number 161715
Scott RE??P, 1/16th gallon, printed in 1948, rotary press proof plate number 160187
Scott RE??P, 1/5 gallon, printed in 1948, rotary press proof plate number 160189
Scott RE??P, 1 gallon, printed in 1955, rotary press proof plate number 165379 Third Series, rotary press printing with values as surcharge
Scott RE??P, blank gallon, printed in 1958, rotary press frame, proof plate number 166776 The blank frame was to be overprinted with a fractional gallon value in a process similar to how the values for wine stamps and the final series of postage due stamps were handled. This avoided the time and expense of having to create separate plates for each fractional gallon value. (All DC beverage tax proof images courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
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