| The American Plate Number Single Society | ||
|
HOME
MEMBERSHIP
PUBLICATIONS LINKS
|
U.S. Revenue stamps - Tobacco and Narcotics
Tobacco Sale Tax stamps
Scott RJ1, 1¢, plate number 22947
Scott RJ2, 2¢, straddle plate number 28150
Scott RJ3, 5¢, plate number 31103
Scott RJ4, 10¢, plate number 28210
Scott RJ5, 25¢, plate number 10033
Scott RJ6, 50¢, straddle plate number 32111 Scott
RJ7, $1
Scott RJ10, $10, horizontal overprint, plate number 55488 (Image courtesy of eBay / buystamps)
Scott RJ11, $20, vertical overprint, plate number 57658
Narcotics stamps Scott RJA9, 1¢
Scott RJA10, 2¢ with probably fake NARCOTIC overprint, plate number 2001 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Scott RJA11, 3¢
Scott RJA21, $1, plate number 55341 (Image courtesy of eBay / buystamps) Scott RJA22, $2
Scott RJA33, 1¢, plate number 1978
Scott RJA34, 2¢, plate number 2001 Scott RJA35, 3¢
Scott RJA39, 10¢, plate number 2110 Scott RJA40, 25¢ Later issues are not known with plate numbers. The plate numbers appear only on proofs, either in black, or in the final color of violet for the issued stamps. NARCOTICS in white Scott RJA42, 1¢ violet
Scott RJA42P var, 1¢ proof plate number 23042, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet
Scott RJA43P, 1¢ denomination in horseshoe, proof plate number 49831
Scott RJA43P var, 1¢ denomination in horseshoe, proof plate number 49818, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet
Scott RJA43P var, 1¢ proof with hand-entered plate number 55435 Of the three top plate numbers on the proof sheet, the first is printed normally, the second has the last 5 hand-entered, and the third is entirely hand-entered. Scott RJA44, 2¢ violet
Scott RJA44P var, 2¢ proof plate number 53685, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA45, 3¢ violet
Scott RJA46P, 1 cent proof plate number 56568, denomination on banner
Scott RJA46P var, 1 cent proof plate number 29578, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA47, 2¢ violet, denomination in circle
Scott RJA47P var, 2 cent proof plate number 54636, plate prepared in 1960, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA49, 4¢ violet
Scott RJA49P var, 4 cent proof plate number 51883, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA50, 5¢ violet
Scott RJA50P, 5 cent proof plate number 41072
Scott RJA50P var, 5 cent proof plate number 53958, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA63, 6¢ violet
Scott RJA63P, 6 cent proof plate number 30808
Scott RJA63P var, 6 cent proof plate number 51974, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA52, 8¢ violet
Scott RJA64P (RJA52P?), 8¢ proof plate number 37165
Scott RJA64P var (RJA52P var?), 8¢ proof plate number 51975, printed in balck instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA65 (RJA53?), 9¢ violet
Scott RJA65P var (RJA53P var?), 9¢ proof plate number 58823, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA67 (RJA55?), 16¢ violet
Scott RJA67P var (RJA55P var?), 16¢ proof plate number 23050, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA68 (RJA56?), 18¢ violet
Scott RJA68P var (RJA56P var?), 18¢ proof plate number 54546, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA57, 19¢ violet
NARCOTICS in violet (or in black, for proofs) Scott RJA59, 1¢ violet
Scott RJA59P, 1¢ NARCOTIC in violet, proof plate number 4016
Scott RJA59P var, 1¢ NARCOTIC, proof plate number 23052, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA60, 2¢ violet
Scott RJA60P, 2¢ NARCOTIC in violet, proof plate number 6431 Scott RJA61, 3¢ violet
Scott RJA61P var, 3¢ NARCOTIC in black, hand-entered proof plate number 56084, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA62, 5¢ violet
Scott RJA62P, 5¢ NARCOTIC in violet, proof plate number 37681
Scott RJA62P var, 5¢ NARCOTIC in black, proof plate number 51977, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet Scott RJA64, 8¢ violet
Scott RJA71P var, 25¢ NARCOTIC in black, proof on card, plate number 51215, printed in black instead of the final stamp color of violet
Scott RJA73P, $1 NARCOTIC in green, proof on card, plate number 39135
NARCOTICS in white (1963-70) Scott RJA75, 1¢ small
Scott RJA105bP, blank NARCOTIC coil proof, plate number 167755, Type 3 with dashes at UL and LL corners The denomination was printed in the blank framed area using rubber mats, similar to the last postage due series. Scott RJA106, 1¢ denomination printed (All Narcotic stamps proof images in violet, in black or in green courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Marijuana stamps
Scott RJM1, $1, black MARIHUANA / TAX ACT / OF 1937 overprint on Scott R240, plate number 134105
Scott RJM2, $5, black MARIHUANA / TAX ACT / OF 1937 overprint on Scott R244, plate number 55484
Scott RJM3, $10, black MARIHUANA / TAX ACT / OF 1937 overprint on Scott R245, plate number 55487 The marijuana plate number singles are photographically cropped from blocks of 10 from the Smithsonian deaccession. Images courtesy of Matthew Bennett International. Scott RJM4, $100, black MARIHUANA / TAX ACT / OF 1937 overprint on Scott R248
Opium Tax stamps Prepared Smoking Opium - Series of 1891 / Act of 1890
Springer OB??P, 16 ounces prepared smoking opium, Series of 1891, proof plate number 2982 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Manufacturer of Domestic Opium Proofs in the National Postal Museum archives indicate that plate numbers were to be assigned, however the proposed plate numbers are only penciled in on the proofs.
Springer OB??P, prepared for use in the late 1800s, proposed plate number 1441 in pencil (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Please report any plate number items. Imported Opium Tax - Undated series (1907 printings)
Springer OC??P, 5 taels imported opium, proof plate number 24413, from a plate prepared in 1907 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) The weight of a tael varied based on the country of origin, but was probably about 1-1/3 oz. at the time, making this customs duty stamp apply to about 6-2/3 ounces. Even today, a tael has different weights depending on the country, as well as on the substance being weighed (different values for gold and silver, for example). But China and a few other countries have standardized it as 1 tl = 50 grams, or about 1-3/4 oz. Special Tax Stamp - Opium, Coca Leaves, Marihuana, etc. $1 or $3 examples for FYE 6/30/1954 (green), FYE 1955 (yellow green), FYE 1956 (blue), FYE 1957 (brown), FYE 1960 (brown), 1961 (bright green), 1967 (bright green), and 1968 (dark blue) are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Dealer in Untaxed Opium, Coca Leaves, etc. special tax stamps Springer SEB series. Examples of the $1 with expiration dates of 1924 and 1935 are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Wholesale Dealer in Opium, etc. special tax stamps Springer SEG series. Examples of the $12 with expiration date of 1927, 1928 and 1929 are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Wholesale Dealer in Opium, Coca Leaves, Marihuana, etc. special tax stamps Springer SEG series. Examples of the $12 with expiration date of 1961 and 1963 are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Retail Dealer in Opium, etc. special tax stamps Springer SEF series, inscribed "Opium, etc." without reference to Coca Leaves or Marijuana. Examples of the $6 with expiration date of Fiscal Years 1921, 1922 (black frame on grayish white), 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926 (black on grayish white), 1928 are known. Examples of the $3 stamp for Fiscal Years 1929, 1930, 1931 (black frame on grayish white), 1932 are known All are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Retail Dealer in Opium, Coca Leaves, etc. special tax stamps Springer SEF series, inscribed "Opium, Coca Leaves, etc." without reference to Marijuana. Examples of the $3 stamp for Fiscal Years 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941 (1933-41 all black on white card); 1942 (dark blue on green), 1943 (dark blue), 1944 (dark blue on yellow), 1945 (green), 1946 (black on gray), 1948 (dark blue on green), 1949 (violet on white), 1950 (dark blue on yellow), 1951 (green) and 1953 (orange) are known. All are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Retail Dealer in Opium, Coca Leaves, Marihuana, etc. special tax stamps Springer SEF series. Examples of the $3 with expiration date of 1968 are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Practictioner Dispensing Opium, etc. special tax stamps Springer SED series, incscribed "Opium, etc." without reference to Coca Leaves. Examples of the $3 with expiration date of June 30, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1926, and $1 with expiration date of June 30, 1928, 1929, 1931 and 1932 are known. All are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Practictioner Dispensing Opium, Coca Leaves, etc. special tax stamps Springer SED series. Examples of the $1 with expiration dates of June 30, 1934, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1956 are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Practictioner Dispensing Marihuana special tax stamps Springer SFA series. Examples of the $1 with expiration dates of June 30, 1943 are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples. Laboratory Using Marihuana special tax stamps Examples of this $1 special tax stamp with expiration dates of 1942 (black on green, 1943-1948, and 1949 (dark blue on grayish white) are known, but all are without plate numbers. Please report any plate number examples.
Tobacco Tax stamps Series of 1868 (undated) Springer TF2, 1/2 ounce / 32¢ Manufactured Tobacco, gray black Also known used in 1869. Springer TF4, 2 ounces / 32¢ Manufactured Tobacco, gray black Also known used in 1870. Springer TF6, 1 pound
First Series of 1870 Springer TF21, 5 pounds / $1.60, First Series of 1870 Second Series of 1870 Springer TF36, 1/2 pound / 16¢, Second Series of 1870 Springer TF38, 2 pounds / 64¢, Second Series of 1870, plate number 3 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series of 1871
Springer TF54 (?), 10 pounds / $3.20, Series of 1871, proof plate number 5. Not listed in Springer. Springer TF55, 15 pounds / $4.80, Series of 1871
1872 Provisionals Springer TF74, 20 pounds / $6.40, vertical red overprint ISSUED UNDER ACT OF CONGRESS / APPROVED JUNE 1, 1872 on Series of 1871 stamp
"First Series" - Act of June 6, 1872 Frames in green, specific to each denomination. Springer TF79, 1/2 pound / 10¢, Hamilton, Series of 1872
Springer TF84P var, 10 pounds / $2.00 (in italics) Farmer vignette, Series of 1872, proof plate number 3 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer TF86, 15 pounds / $4.80, Series of 1872
First Series of 1875 Springer TF1??, 15 pounds
Series of 1875 [Second] / Act of March 3, 1875 Frames in green, specific to each denomination. Printed on light green paper. Red serial number. Springer TF117, 1/2 pound, two women figures
Series of 1878 Common green frames without denomination. Springer TF130, 1 pound, Lincoln, Series of 1878
1879 Provisionals Springer TF143B, 2 pounds / 32¢, magenta ISSUED UNDER ACT MARCH 1, 1879 / TAX 16 CENTS PER LB. overprint on SERIES OF 1878 stamp
Series of 1879 / Act of March 1, 1879 Springer TF153, 1/2 pound
1883 Provisionals Springer TF173A, 30 pounds, black ACT OF MAR. 1, 1883 overprint reading up on Series of 1879 stamp
Series of 1883 / Act of March 3, 1883
Springer TF??P, 4 ounces, Series of 1883, proof plate number 1 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer TF??P, 8 ounces, Series of 1883, proof plate number 19 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer TF??P, 16 ounces, Series of 1883, proof plate number 1 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Frames in green without denomination for pound-denominated values. All values printed on light green paper. Springer TF177, 1/2 pound, Lincoln, Act of 1883
Series of 1891 / Act of October 1, 1890 Frames in green without denomination. All values printed on light green paper. Springer TF203, 1/2 pound, Abraham Lincoln, Series of 1891
Springer TF209P var, 5 pounds, Fessenden vignette, Series of 1891, vignette proof plate number 4816, with coupons up to 9.9 lb.
Springer TF210P var, 10 pounds, Fessenden vignette, Series of 1891, vignette proof plate number 8484, with coupons up to 19.9 lb.
Springer TF211P var, 20 pounds, Fessenden vignette, Series of 1891, vignette proof plate number 1099, with coupons up to 29.9 lb. Springer TF212, 30 pounds, Series of 1891 (All proof images courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
1898 Provisionals Springer TF217D, 1 pound, diagonal red SERIES OF 1898 overprint on Series of 1891 stamp
Series of 1898 / Act of June 13, 1898 Common frames in green without denomination. All values printed on light green paper. Springer TF242, 1/2 pound, Lincoln, Series of 1898
Springer TF???P var, 10 pounds, Fessenden vignette, Series of 1898, revised for 1900s dates, proof plate number 10848, with coupons up to 19.9 lb. (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1902 / Act of April 12, 1902 Frames in green without denomination. All values printed on light green paper. Springer TF259, 1 ounce, Fessenden, Series of 1902
Springer TF266P var, 10 pounds, Fessenden vignette, Series of 1902, with coupons up to 19.9 lb., proof plate number 14289 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer TF267P, 20 pounds, Fessenden vignette, Series of 1902, with coupons up to 29.9 lb., proof plate number 18333 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer TF279, 1/2 pound, Series of 1902
Series of 1909 / Act of April 12, 1902
Springer TF290P, 5 pounds, Series of 1909, proof plate number 31716 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Series of 1910 / Act of August 5, 1909
Springer TF295P, 1 ounce, Series of 1910, with coupons up to 16 ounces, proof plate number 41610 Springer TF296, 1/2 pound, Series of 1910
Springer TF301P, 5 pounds, Series of 1910, with coupons up to 5.9 lb., proof plate number 32802 Springer TF302, 10 pounds, Series of 1910 (All 1910 series images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1911 / Act of August 5, 1909
Springer TF308P, 5 pounds, Series of 1911, proof plate number 37446
Springer TF309P, 6 pounds, Series of 1911, proof plate number 35491
Springer TF310P, 10 pounds, Series of 1911, proof plate number 37541
Springer TF311P, 12 pounds, Series of 1911, proof plate number 35549 Springer TF312, 24 pounds, Series of 1911 (All Series 1911 images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1913 / Act of August 5, 1909 Springer TF313, 1 ounce, Series of 1913
Springer TF318P, 10 pounds, Series of 1913, proof plate number 41898 (Image courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum) Springer TF319, 20 pounds, Series of 1913
Springer TF320P, 30 pounds, Series of 1913, proof plate number 42660, with coupons up to 39.9 pounds (Image courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum) Springer TF321, 40 pounds, Series of 1913
Springer TF3??P, 50 pounds, Series of 1913, proof plate number 47278, with coupons up to 59.9 pounds (Image courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Starting in 1916, tobacco tax stamps were printed in sheets of 60 stamps consisting of three panes of 20 (five rows x four columns). Tobacco tax stamps were prepared in denominations of 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1/8, 1-1/4, 1-3/8, 1-1/2, 1-5/8, 2, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18-1/2 ounces, and 1/2, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 1-3/4, 2, 2-1/2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 20 and 24 pounds. Not all values were prepared for every series. Some of the ounce values used different designs, or were provided only as overprints on earlier tobacco stamps. Except where noted, plate numbers were printed right of pane 1 position 12, left of pane 2 position 9, and again right of pane 3 position 12. With a handful of exceptions that were obvious mistakes, the "F" was printed ahead of the left plate number. Many were placed so far away that it appears in the gutter or even left of pane 2 position 13. When present, the "CS" or "C.S." marking was printed left of pane 2 position 13. The inclusion or lack of periods was inconsistent. When present, the "C" was printed in the top right corner of the sheet, or above and right of pane 1 position 4. No example has been reported of the "CI", "C.I.", "EI" or "S" markings on tobacco stamps. When present, the siderographer's initials were printed in the lower left corner of the sheet, or below the left edge of pane 3 position 17. When present, the plate finisher's initials were printed in the lower right corner of the sheet, or below the right edge of pane 3 position 20. Most were upright, below the stamp, but a few were vertical, reading up, right of the stamp. The stamps were printed in black ink, on blue paper. They were issued as panes of 20. All marginal markings were trimmed before the stamps were perforated, so plate number examples in collectors' hands are extremely rare. Proofs and press sheets were not offered to the public, so all illustrations come from the unique examples in the archives of the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum.
Series of 1916 / Act of August 5, 1909 Springer TF323, 1 ounce, Series of 1916, perforated
Springer TF324P, 1/2 pound, Series of 1916, proof plate number 119973
Springer TF325P, 1 pound, Series of 1916, proof plate number 121706
Springer TF326P, 2 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F100625
Springer TF327P, 3 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F96474
Springer TF328P, 4 pounds, Series of 1916, plate number F62511
Springer TF329P, 5 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number 61148
Springer TF330P, 6 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F60824
Springer TF331P, 7 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F61382
Springer TF332P, 8 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number 100360 Springer TF333, 9 pounds, Series of 1916
Springer TF334P, 10 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F101491
Springer TF335P, 11 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F97222, misplaced F
Springer TF336P, 12 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number 99336 Springer TF336P, 12 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F99337, misplaced F
Springer TF337P, 14 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F110630 Springer TF337P, 14 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F54171, misplaced F
Springer TF338P, 15 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F54167, misplaced F Of all tobacco stamps of this type, several of the 11, 12, 14 and 15 lb. examples have the F erroneously engraved on the right side. Please report any additional examples.
Springer TF339P, 20 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number 110688
Springer TF340P, 24 pounds, Series of 1916, proof plate number F110693 (All 1916 Series proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series of 1918 - Act of August 5, 1909 Springer TF341, 3/4 ounce, Indian design, green, Series of 1918
Series of 1924 - Act of August 5, 1909 Springer TF342, 1/2 ounce, Series of 1924
Series of 1930 - Act of August 5, 1909
Springer TF343P, 1-1/4 pounds, Series of 1930, proof plate number F120521
1932 - 1955 series - "Act of Feb. 26, 1926" but no Series reference / "Series 101" Values that were commonly used were printed with a series reference and appear under that section. Less common values were overprinted with "SERIES 102" for 1932, "SERIES 103" for 1933 and so on. Some overprints are in black, others in red. Proofs without a series reference are assigned the Springer catalog number of the first series to use that denomination. Each series was a mix of values portraying an Indian (1 oz. or less), John Quincy Adams (1-1/8 oz. - 2 oz.), or series-specific numeral or overprinted numeral (all values over 2 oz., up to 24 lb.). Beginning with the 1950 Series, a design featuring Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster replaced the series-specific 7 oz. - 10 lb. values.
Springer TF835P, 10 ounces, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 122 (1952), proof plate number F159147
Springer TF379P, 12 ounces, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 104 (1934), proof plate number 146227
Springer TF446P, 13 ounces, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 107 (1937), proof plate number 130532
Springer TF423P, 1-1/4 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 106 (1936), proof plate number 130655
Springer TF383P, 1-1/2 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 104 (1934), proof plate number F143571
Springer TF429P, 6 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926 alone, first used with red overprint for Series 106 (1936), proof plate number F133175 Series 102, 103, 104 and 105 included 6 pound values with the Series reference. It was then decided that "6 pounds" was not a sufficiently common value to merit a separate printing for every series. Later series overprinted this example in red or black.
Springer TF459P, 9 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 107 (1937), proof plate number F134968
Springer TF434P, 11 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 106 (1936), proof plate number F135476
Springer TF437P, 15 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 106 (1936), proof plate number 135498 (All 1926 Series proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 102 / Act of 1926 (1932) Springer TF344, 1/2 ounce, black Series 102 overprint on 1924 series stamp
Springer TF349P (?), 1 pound, Series 102, proof plate number F123332 Springer TF350, 2 pounds, Series 102
Springer TF354P, 6 pounds, Series 102, proof plate number F123442 Springer TF355, 7 pounds, red SERIES 102 overprint on 1916 stamp
Springer TF356P, 10 pounds, Series 102, proof plate number F123529
Series 103 / Act of 1926 (1933) Springer TF359, 1 ounce, coupon type, black, Series 103
Springer TF362P, 14 ounces, Act of Feb. 26, 1926 / Series 103, proof plate number 125237 Springer TF363, 1/2 pound, Indian type, Series 103
Springer TF364P, 1 pound, Series 103, proof plate number F124730
Springer TF365P, 1-1/4 pounds, Series 103, proof plate number F125095, not listed in Springer
Springer TF366P, 2 pounds, Series 103, proof plate number F125097
Springer TF367P, 3 pounds, Series 103, proof plate number 124731 Springer TF368, 4 pounds, Series 103
Springer TF369P, 5 pounds, Series 103, proof plate number F125122 Springer TF370, 6 pounds, Series 103
Springer TF371P, 7 pounds, Series 103, proof plate number 125200
Springer TF372P (?), 10 pounds, Series 103, proof plate number 125199, unlisted in Springer Springer TF374, 24 pounds, Series 103 (All Series 103 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 104 / Act of 1926 (1934) Springer TF375, 1/2 ounce, coupon type, orange, Series 104
Springer TF379P, 12 ounces, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 104 (1934), proof plate number 146227
Springer TF380P, 14 ounces, Series 104, proof plate number 127610
Springer TF381P, 1/2 pound, Series 104, proof plate number (F)127467 Springer TF382, 1 pound, numeral type, Series 104
Springer TF383P, 1-1/2 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 104 (1934), proof plate number F143571
Springer TF384P, 2 pounds, Series 104, proof plate number 127470 Springer TF385, 3 pounds, Series 104
Springer TF387P, 5 pounds, Series 104, proof plate number F127583 Springer TF388, 6 pounds, Series 104
Springer TF389, 7 pounds, Series 104, proof plate number F127534 Springer TF391, 12 pounds, red SERIES 104 overprint (All Series 104 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 105 / Act of 1926 (1935) Springer TF394, 3/4 ounce, Indian type, green, black SERIES 105 overprint on 1918 stamp
Springer TF398P, 14 ounces, Series 105, proof plate number 130560
Springer TF399P, 1/2 pound, Series 105, proof plate number 130600
Springer TF400P, 1 pound, Series 105, proof plate number 130606
Springer TF403P, 2 pounds, Series 105, proof plate number 130830 Springer TF404, 3 pounds, Series 105
Springer TF405P, 4 pounds, Series 105, proof plate number 130597 Springer TF406, 5 pounds, Series 105
Springer TF407P, 6 pounds, Series 105, proof plate number 130680
Springer TF408P, 7 pounds, Series 105, proof plate number 130591, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF410P, 10 pounds, Series 105, proof plate number 130650 Springer TF411, 12 pounds, Series 105 (All Series 105 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 106 / Act of 1926 (1936) Springer TF414, 1/2 ounce, orange, black SERIES 106 overprint on Act of 1909 / Series of 1924 stamp
Springer TF420P, 14 ounces, Series 106, proof plate number F133161
Springer TF421P, 1/2 pound, SERIES 106, proof plate numberr F133259 Springer TF422, 1 pound, SERIES 106
Springer TF423P, 1-1/4 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 106 (1936), proof plate number 130655 Springer TF424, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 106 overprint
Springer TF426P, 3 pounds, Series 106, proof plate number 133263
Springer TF428P, 5 pounds, Series 106, proof plate number 133180 Springer TF429, 6 pounds, red SERIES 106 overprint
Springer TF429P, 6 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926 alone, first used with red overprint for Series 106 (1936), proof plate number F133175
Springer TF430P, 7 pounds, SERIES 106, proof plate number F133235 Springer TF431, 8 pounds, SERIES 106 (All Series 106 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 107 / Act of 1926 (1937) Springer TF440, 1/2 ounce, orange, Indian type, red SERIES 107 overprint
Springer TF446P, 13 ounces, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 107 (1937), proof plate number 130532
Springer TF447P, 14 ounces, SERIES 107, proof plate number F134913
Springer TF448P, 1/2 pound, SERIES 107, proof plate number F134878
Springer TF449, 1 pound, Series 107, plate number 135288 (Image courtesy of U.S. Specialist)
Springer TF452P, 2 pounds, Series 107, proof plate number 135126
Springer TF453P, 3 pounds, SERIES 107, proof plate number F134872 Springer TF454, 4 pounds, red SERIES 107 overprint
Springer TF457P, 7 pounds, Series 107, proof plate number 134921 Springer TF458, 8 pounds, red SERIES 107 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 series stamp
Springer TF459P, 9 pounds, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 107 (1937), proof plate number F134968 Springer TF460, 10 pounds, red SERIES 107 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 series stamp (All Series 107 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 108 / Act of 1926 (1938) Springer TF466, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 108 overprint
Springer TF472P, 14 ounces, Series 108, proof plate number 136148 Springer TF474, 1/2 pound, Indian type, Series 108
Springer TF475P, 1 pound, Series 108, proof plate number F136156 Springer TF476, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 108 overprint
Springer TF477P, 2 pounds, Series 108, proof plate number 136180 Springer TF478, 2-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 108 overprint
Springer TF479P, 3 pounds, Series 108, proof plate number 136325 Springer TF480, 4 pounds, black SERIES 108 overprint
Springer TF481P, 5 pounds, Series 108, proof plate number 136225 Springer TF482, 6 pounds, black SERIES 108 overprint
Springer TF483P, 7 pounds, Series 108, proof plate number F136232, unlisted in Springer Springer TF484, 8 pounds, black SERIES 108 overprint (All Series 108 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 109 / Act of 1926 (1939) Springer TF490, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 109 overprint reading down on Act of Feb. 26. 1926 series stamp
Springer TF499P, 14 ounces, Series 109, proof plate number 139677
Springer TF500P, 15 ounces, Series 109, proof plate number F141202
Springer TF501P, 1/2 pound, Series 109, proof plate number F138486
Springer TF502P, 1 pound, Series 109, proof plate number 138488 Springer TF503, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 109 overprint
Springer TF504P, 2 pounds, Series 109, proof plate number 138493
Springer TF506P, 3 pounds, Series 109, proof plate number 139612 Springer TF507, 4 pounds, black SERIES 109 overprint
Springer TF508P, 5 pounds, Series 109, proof plate number F139498 Springer TF509, 6 pounds, black SERIES 109 overprint (All Series 109 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 110 / Act of 1926 (1940) Springer TF515, 1/2 ounce, orange, black SERIES 110 overprint
Springer TF524P, 14 ounces, Series 110, proof plate number F141288
Springer TF525P, 15 ounces, Series 110, proof plate number 141596
Springer TF526, 1/2 pound, Series 110, plate number 141252 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TF526P, 1/2 pound, Series 110, proof plate number F141255
Springer TF527P, 1 pound, Series 110, proof plate number 141665 Springer TF528, 1-1/2 pounds, black, black SERIES 110 overprint
Springer TF530P, 2 pounds, Series 110, proof plate number 141669
Springer TF531P, 3 pounds, Series 110, proof plate number 141674 Springer TF532, 4 pounds, black SERIES 110 overprint
Springer TF533P, 5 pounds, Series 110, proof plate number F141258 Springer TF534, 6 pounds, black SERIES 110 overprint (All Series 110 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 111 / Act of 1926 (1941) Springer TF547, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 111 overprint
Springer TF555P, 14 ounces, Series 111, proof plate number F143964
Springer TF556P, 15 ounces, Series 111, proof plate number 143733 Springer TF558, 1 pounds, SERIES 111
Springer TF561P, 2 pounds, Series 111, proof plate number 143771
Springer TF563P, 3 pounds, Series 111, proof plate number F143773 Springer TF564, 4 pounds, black SERIES 111 overprint
Springer TF567P, 7 pounds, Series 111, proof plate number 143724 Springer TF568, 8 pounds, black SERIES 111 overprint (All Series 111 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 112 / Act of 1926 (1942) Springer TF572, 1/2 ounce, orange, black SERIES 112 overprint on Act of Feb. 26. 1926 series stamp
Springer TF580P, 14 ounces, Series 112, proof plate number 146553
Springer TF581P, 15 ounces, Series 112, proof plate number 146556
Springer TF578AP, 1/2 pound, Series 112, proof plate number 146448, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF583P, 1 pound, Series 112, proof plate number 146451 Springer TF584, 1-1/2 ounces, black SERIES 112 overprint
Springer TF586P, 2 pounds, Series 112, proof plate number 146458 Springer TF587, 2-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 112 overprint
Springer TF590P, 5 pounds, Series 112, proof plate number 146463 Springer TF591, 6 pounds, black SERIES 112 overprint
Springer TF592P, 7 pounds, Series 112, proof plate number F146469, unlisted in Springer Springer TF594, 9 pounds, black SERIES 112 overprint (All Series 112 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 113 / Act of 1926 (1943) Springer TF598, 1/2 ounce, black SERIES 113 overprint on Act of Feb. 26. 1926 series stamp
Springer TF605P, 14 ounces, Series 113, proof plate number 150352
Springer TF606P, 15 ounces, Series 113, proof plate number 150396
Springer TF607P, 1/2 pound, Series 113, proof plate number 150101 Springer TF608, 1 pound, Series 113
Springer TF611P (?), 2 pounds, Series 113, proof plate number 150534 Springer TF612, 2-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 113 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF613P, 3 pounds, Series 113, proof plate number 150289 Springer TF614, 4 pounds, black SERIES 113 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF615P, 5 pounds, Series 113, proof plate number 150535 Springer TF616, 6 pounds, black SERIES 113 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF617P, 7 pounds, Series 113, proof plate number 150645 Springer TF620, 10 pounds, black SERIES 113 overprint on 1926 stamp (All Series 113 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 114 / Act of 1926 (1944) Springer TF623, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 114 overprint
Springer TF628AP (?), 1/2 pound, Series 114, proof plate number 152948, unlisted in Springer Springer TF629, 12 ounces, Series 114
Springer TF630P, 14 ounces, Series 114, proof plate number 154218 Springer TF631, 15 ounces, Series 114
Springer TF634P, 1-3/4 pounds, Series 114, proof plate number 155759
Springer TF635P, 2 pounds, Series 114, proof plate number 153065 Springer TF637, 3 pounds, Series 114
Springer TF639P, 5 pounds, Series 114, proof plate number 153863 Springer TF640, 6 pounds, black SERIES 114 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF641P, 7 pounds, Series 114, proof plate number 153982, unlisted in Springer Springer TF642, 8 pounds, black SERIES 114 overprint on 1926 stamp (All Series 114 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 115 / Act of 1926 (1945) Springer TF646, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 115 overprint
Springer TF653P, 14 ounces, Series 115, proof plate number 155511
Springer TF653AP (?), 15 ounces, Series 115, proof plate number 155417, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF654P, 1/2 pound, Series 115, proof plate number 155156
Springer TF655P, 1 pound, Series 115, proof plate number 155206 Springer TF655, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 115 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF657P, 1-3/4 pounds, Series 115, proof plate number 155860
Springer TF658P, 2 pounds, Series 115, proof plate number 155267 Springer TF659, 2-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 115 overprint on 1926 stamp (All Series 115 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 116 / Act of 1926 (1946) Springer TF668, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange black SERIES 116 overprint
Springer TF675P, 14 ounces, Series 116, proof plate number F157347
Springer TF675AP (?), 15 ounces, Series 116, proof plate number 157217, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF676P, 1/2 pound, Series 116, proof plate number 157378, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF677P, 1 pound, Series 116, proof plate number 157310 Springer TF678, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 116 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF679P, 1-3/4 pounds, Series 116, proof plate number 157206
Springer TF680P, 2 pounds, Series 116, proof plate number 157212 Springer TF681, 2-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 116 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF682P, 3 pounds, Series 116, proof plate number 157405 Springer TF683, 4 pounds, black SERIES 116 overprint on 1926 stamp (All Series 116 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 117 / Act of 1926 (1947) Springer TF690, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 117 overprint
Springer TF700P, 14 ounces, Series 117, proof plate number 158563
Springer TF700AP (?), 15 ounces, Series 117, proof plate number 158480, unlisted in Springer Springer TF697A (?) / TF700B (?), 1/2 pound, Series 117, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF701P, 1 pound, Series 117, proof plate number 158976 Springer TF702, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 117 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 series stamp
Springer TF704P, 2 pounds, Series 117, proof plate number 158522 Springer TF706, 3 pounds, Series 117
Springer TF708P (?), 5 pounds, Series 117, proof plate number 158526, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF709P, 7 pounds, Series 117, proof plate number F158530, unlisted in Springer Springer TF710, 10 pounds, black SERIES 117 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 series stamp (All Series 117 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 118 / Act of 1926 (1948) Springer TF712, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 118 overprint
Springer TF723P, 1 pound, Series 118, proof plate number 159394 Springer TF724, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 118 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 series stamp
Springer TF725P, 1-3/4 pounds, Series 118, proof plate number 159397 Springer TF726, 2 pounds, Series 118
Springer TF728P (?), 3 pounds, Series 118, proof plate number F159442 Springer TF729 (?), 4 pounds, black SERIES 118 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 series stamp
Springer TF729AP (?), 5 pounds, Series 118, proof plate number 159503, unlisted in Springer
Springer TF729BP (?), 7 pounds, Series 118, proof plate number 159596, unlisted in Springer Springer TF730, 10 pounds, black SERIES 118 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 series stamp (All Series 118 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 119 / Act of 1926 (1949) Springer TF732, 1/2 ounce, black SERIES 119 overprint on Act of Feb. 26. 1926 series stamp
Springer TF742P, 14 ounces, Series 119, proof plate number 160027
Springer TF743P, 1 pound, Series 119, proof plate number 160027 Springer TF744, 1-1/2 pounds, black SERIES 119 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF745P, 1-3/4 pounds, Series 119, proof plate number 160042 Springer TF746, 2 pounds, Series 119
Springer TF748P, 5 pounds, Series 119, proof plate number 160109 Springer TF749, 6 pounds, black SERIES 119 overprint on 1926 stamp
Springer TF749AP (?), 7 pounds, Series 119, proof plate number 160013, unlisted in Springer Springer TF750, 8 pounds, black SERIES 119 overprint on 1926 stamp (All Series 119 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 120 / Act of 1926 (1950) Springer TF752, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, SERIES 120
Springer TF760P var (?), 14 ounces, Series 120, numeral type, proof plate number 160611, not listed in Springer, possibly unissued
Springer TF760AP (?), 1/2 pound, Series 120, proof plate number 160658, unlisted in Springer Springer TF761, 1 pound, Series 120, Indian type
Springer TF764P var (?), 1-3/4 pounds, Series 120, proof plate number 160651
Springer TF765P, 2 pounds, Series 120, proof plate number 160627 Springer TF766, 2 pounds, Charles Foster, Series 120
Springer TF768P, 5 pounds, Series 120, proof plate number 160689 Springer TF769, 6 pounds, Series 120
Springer TF769AP (?), 7 pounds, Series 120, proof plate number 160691, unlisted in Springer Springer TF770, 10 pounds, black SERIES Series 120 overprint on 1926 stamp (All Series 120 proof images courtesy of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum)
Series 121 / Act of 1926 (1951) Springer TF773, 1 ounce, Indian type, blue, Series 121
Series 122 and Provisionals / Act of 1926 (1952 revision) Springer TF785, 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, violet SERIES 122 handstamp on Series 120 stamp
Springer TF835P, 10 ounces, Act of Feb. 26, 1926, first used for Series 122 (1952), proof plate number F159147 Several series through Series 120 included 10 ounce values with the Series reference. It was then decided that "10 ounces" was not a sufficiently common value to merit a separate printing for every series. Later series overprinted this example in red. Springer TF838, 2-1/2 pounds, numeral type, red SERIES 122 Bureau overprint
Series 123 / Act of 1926 (1953) Springer TF860, 1-1/4 oz. provisional, John Quincy Adams, red SERIES 123 overprint on Series 122 stamp
Series 124 / Act of 1926 (1954) Springer TF1074 (TF881), 1 ounce, Indian type, blue, SERIES 124
Series 125 / Act of 1926 (1955) Springer TF???? (TF896), 1/2 ounce, Indian type, orange, black SERIES 125 overprint
No Series (1956-1958) Springer TF1140 (TF922), 1-1/8 ounces, John Quincy Adams, undated
Tobacco Strips or "Manufactured Tobacco" 1868 issue (undated)
Springer TG1, 4 ounces / 16¢, 1868, Man smoking, plate number 19 E (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG2, 8 ounces / 16¢, Indian, 1868
Springer TG3, 16 ounces / 16¢, Sailor, 1868, plate number 24 A (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG4, 4 ounces, Trapper, 1868
Springer TG6, 8 ounces / 32¢, Sailor, 1868, plate number 21 B (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG7, 16 ounces / 32¢, Farmer, 1868, plate number 23 A (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
1869 issue (undated)
Springer TG8, 2 ounces, Woman, Series of 1869, Continental Bank Note Co. printing, plate number 17 G (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG9, 4 ounces, Two women, Series of 1869
1870 issue (undated) Springer TG15A, 2 ounces / 16¢, Woman, green on buff paper, printed by Continental Bank Note Co.: no plate numbers known. Also known with 1871 usage Springer TG15B, 2 ounces / 16¢, Woman, violet paper: no plate numbers known
1871 issue Springer TG26, 2 ounces, Woman
1872 provisionals Springer TG30, 8 ounces, Army officer, red ISSUED UNDER ACT OF CONGRESS, APPROVED JUNE 6, 1872 surcharge on 1869 stamp
"First" Series of 1872 Springer TG45, 1 ounce, Andrew Jackson, Series of 1872
Series of 1875
Springer TG65B, 1 ounce, Series of 1875, plate number 1 B. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) The stamp portrays future president James A. Garfield. At the time the 1875 series was issued, Garfield was a powerful Ohio Congressman (in fact, Garfield is the only sitting member of the House elected president). Apparently, the tradition of not portraying living people on stamps did not extend to revenue stamps. Springer TG66, 2 ounces, Orton, Series of 1875
Springer TG67B, 4 ounces, Series of 1875, portraying a man named "Douglas" (but not Stephen A. Douglas), plate number 18. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Third Series, also 1875
Springer TG75B, 2 ounces, Series of 1875, Thomas Jefferson plate number 3 E. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series of 1878
Springer TG78A, 1 ounce, Series of 1878, John Quincy Adams, plate number 6. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) This example also illustrates that the "20" at the left is a counting number, rather than a plate number. The stamp above it has "19" in the left margin, and all stamps in the pane have the F in the right margin. Other denominations in the 1878 series have counting numbers in the left margin, and letters such as "B" and "J" in the right margin. Nevertheless you will see revenue stamps with counting numbers offered as "plate numbers" even through the dated red Documentary issues.
Springer TG79D, 2 ounces, Series of 1878, John Quincy Adams, plate number 1. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) These revenue stamps were the first to portray John Quincy Adams. He would not appear on another stamp until the 1938 Presidential series. In fact, Adams has never been honored with his own stamp, appearing only in two series portraying all presidents. On the other hand, this design was used on hondreds of tobacco strip stamps well into the 1940s.
Springer TG80C, 4 ounces, Series of 1878, John Quincy Adams, plate number 8. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) The counting number of 40 indicates this stamp's position at the top (not bottom) of the second column of 20 stamps in the printed pane of 40. The left column of 20 was printed upright, and the right column of 20 was inverted, with the position or sequence numbering continuning from 21 to 40. This practice is common in some countries but is an unusual example for U.S. stamps.
1879 Provisionals Springer TG85D, 2 ounces, red ISSUED UNDER ACT, MAR. 1, 1979. TAX 16 CTS. PER LB. surcharge on 1878 stamp (TG79)
Series of 1883 Springer TG101, 1 ounce, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG102A, 2 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, plate number 1533. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG102C, 2 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, plate number 15. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG102E, 2 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, plate number 15. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG104A, 4 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, plate number 5. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG104C, 4 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, inverted plate number 29 (from top of inverted right column). (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG104E, 4 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, plate number 6. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG104P, 4 ounces, Series of 1883, proof plate number 9 (from top of inverted right column). (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer TG105A, 8 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, plate number 18. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG105P, 8 ounces, Series of 1883, proof on card, plate number 1598. (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Springer TG106B, 16 ounces, Series of 1883, John Quincy Adams, reversed plate number 3. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
First Series of 1891
Springer TG114A, 2 ounces, first Series of 1891, John Quincy Adams, plate number 2915. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG115A, 3 ounces, first Series of 1891, John Quincy Adams, plate number 2928. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG118B, 16 ounces, first Series of 1891, John Quincy Adams, plate number 2914. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
1898 Provisionals Springer TG131, 1 ounce, red Series of 1898 overprint on Series of 1891 stamp
Series of 1898
1902 Provisionals Springer TG147, 8 ounces, red Series of 1902 overprint on Series of 1898 stamp
Series of 1902
Springer TG153E, 1-2/3 ounces, Series of 1902, John Quincy Adams. The negative "E" is believed to be related to the counting numbers, not a plate number. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series of 1910 / Act of 1909
Springer TG164B, 1/2 ounce, Series of 1910, John Quincy Adams. The "16" and negative "1" are believed to be counting numbers. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG166, 1 ounce, Series of 1910, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG169A, 1-3/4 ounces, Series of 1910, John Quincy Adams. The negative "11" is believed to be a counting number. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG171B, 2-1/4 ounces, Series of 1910, John Quincy Adams. The negative "1" is believed to be a counting number. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG174P, 3 ounces, John Quincy Adams, Series of 1910, proof plate number 25683
Springer TG175P, 3-1/4 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910, proof plate number 27312
Springer TG176P, 3-1/2 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910, proof plate number 27168
Springer TG177P, 3-3/4 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910, proof plate number 23898 Springer TG178A, 4 ounces, Series of 1910, John Quincy Adams. The negative "1" is believed to be a counting number. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG178P, 4 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910, proof plate number 25700 Springer TG179, 6 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910
Springer TG180P, 7 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910, proof plate number 25656
Springer TG181P, 8 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910, proof plate number 25673 Springer TG182, 10 ounces, J. Q. Adams, Series of 1910
Series 102 (1932) Springer TG215, 1-5/8 ounces, Series 102, John Quincy Adams
Series 103 (1933) These stamps were printed in sheets of 120, in four columns of 30 stamps. The plate number appeared at the top of each column. The 1A, 2A, 3A or 4A indicates the column of 30 stamps before they were separated into panes. Springer TG251a, 1-3/4 ounces, Series 103, John Quincy Adams, plate number 31436, with 2A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG261a, 4 ounces, Series 103, John Quincy Adams, plate number 31373. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series 104 (1934) Springer TG284, 1-3/4 ounces, Series 104, John Quincy Adams
Series 105 (1935) Springer TG313, 1-1/4 ounces, Series 105, John Quincy Adams
Series 106 (1936) Springer TG343, 1-5/8 ounces, Series 106, John Quincy Adams
Series 107 (1937) Springer TG373, 1/8 ounce, Series 107, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG387a, 2 ounces, Series 107, John Quincy Adams, plate number 36763, with 2A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG388, 2-1/4 ounces, Series 107, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG389P, 2-1/2 ounces, Series 107, John Quincy Adams, plate number 36921, with 1A. (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Springer TG390, 2-3/4 ounces, Series 107, John Quincy Adams
Series 108 (1938) Springer TG405, 1/8 ounce, Series 108, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG422a, 2 ounces, Series 108, John Quincy Adams, plate number 37784, with 1A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG423, 2-1/4 ounces, Series 108, John Quincy Adams
Series 109 (1939) Springer TG443, 3/8 ounce, Series 109, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG448a, 1 ounce, Series 109, John Quincy Adams, plate number 39055, with 3A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG450, 1-1/4 ounces, Series 109, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG456a, 2 ounces, Series 109, John Quincy Adams, plate number 38348, with 4A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG457, 2-1/4 ounces, Series 109, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG464a, 4 ounces, Series 109, John Quincy Adams, plate number 38509. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG475, 16 ounces, Series 109, John Quincy Adams
Series 110 (1940) Springer TG???, 1/8 ounce, Series 110, John Quincy Adams
Series 112 (1942)
Springer TG554b, 1-5/8 ounces, Series 112, John Quincy Adams, plate number 41695, with 2A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG555b, 1-3/4 ounces, Series 112, John Quincy Adams, plate number 42404, with 4A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series 113 (1943) Springer TG587, 1-5/8 ounces, Series 113, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG589b, 1-7/8 ounces, Series 113, John Quincy Adams, plate number 44753, with 2A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG590b, 2 ounces, Series 113, John Quincy Adams, plate number 44094, with 2A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series 114 (1944)
Springer TG618b, 1-5/8 ounces, Series 114, John Quincy Adams, plate number 45363, with 2A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Series 115 (1945)
Springer TG653b, 1-1/2 ounces, Series 115, John Quincy Adams, plate number 46367, with 3A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG657, 2 ounces, Series 115, John Quincy Adams
Series 116 (1946)
Springer TG685b, 1-1/4 ounces, Series 116, John Quincy Adams, plate number 47188, with 2A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG687b, 1-1/2 ounces, Series 116, John Quincy Adams, plate number 47240, with 3A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG689b, 1-3/4 ounces, Series 116, John Quincy Adams, plate number 47750, with 1A. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG693, 2-1/4 ounces, Series 116, John Quincy Adams
Series 117 (1947) Springer TG714, 1 ounce, Series 117, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG715b, 1-1/8 ounces, Series 117, John Quincy Adams, plate number 47519, with 1A and SERIES 117. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG717?, 1-3/8 ounces, Series 117, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG718b, 1-1/2 ounces, Series 117, John Quincy Adams, plate number 47546, with 2A and SERIES 117. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG719, 1-5/8 ounces, Series 117, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG724b, 2-1/4 ounces, Series 117, John Quincy Adams, plate number 48167, with 3A and [SER]IES 117. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG724?, 3 ounces, Series 117, John Quincy Adams
Series 118 (1948) Springer TG???, 3/8 ounce, John Quincy Adams, black SERIES 118 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 stamp
Springer TG746b, 1-3/8 ounces, Series 118, John Quincy Adams, plate number 49110, with 2A and SERIES 118. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG747b, 1-1/2 ounces, Series 118, John Quincy Adams, plate number 48588, with 4A and SERIES 118. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG748, 1-5/8 ounces, SERIES 118, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG749b, 1-3/4 ounces, Series 118, John Quincy Adams, plate number 48646, with 4A and SERIES 118. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG755, 3 ounces, SERIES 118, John Quincy Adams
Series 119 (1949) Springer TG772, 1-3/8 ounces, SERIES 119, John Quincy Adams
Series 120 (1950) Springer TG7??, 1/8 ounce, Series 120, John Quincy Adams
Series 121 (1951) Springer TG819, 7/8 ounce, Series 121, John Quincy Adams
Series 122 (1952) Springer TG883, 7/8 ounce, Series 122, John Quincy Adams
Series 123 (1953) Springer TG912, 7/8 ounce, Series 123, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG1027b, 2-1/2 ounces, Series 123, John Quincy Adams, plate number 51472, with 3A and SERIES 123. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1029b, 2-3/4 ounces, Series 123, John Quincy Adams, plate number 50368, with 3A and added SERIES 123 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1031, 3-1/4 ounces strip, Series 123, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG1033b, 3-3/4 ounces, Series 123, John Quincy Adams, plate number 51303 and added SERIES 123 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1035, 5 ounces strip, Series 123, John Quincy Adams
Series 124 (1954) Springer TG1047, 1/8 ounce strip, Series 124, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG1049b, 1/2 ounce, Series 124, John Quincy Adams, plate number 51303, with 4A and SERIES 124. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1050b, 5/8 ounce, Series 124, John Quincy Adams, plate number 50363, with 3A and added SERIES 124 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1051b, 3/4 ounce, Series 124, John Quincy Adams, plate number 50355, with 2A and added SERIES 124 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1052, 7/8 ounce strip, Series 124, John Quincy Adams
Springer TG1070b, 3-3/4 ounces, Series 124, John Quincy Adams, plate number 51304, with added SERIES 124 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1072, 5 ounces strip, Series 124, John Quincy Adams
Series 125 (1955) Springer TG918, 2-1/8 ounces, John Quincy Adams, black SERIES 125 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 stamp Springer TG1086b, 1/2 ounce, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 52387, with 2A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1087b, 5/8 ounce, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53891, with 4A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1088, 3/4 ounce strip, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign
Springer TG1089b (TG976b), 3/4 ounce, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53207, with 2A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1090b (TG969), 7/8 ounce, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53638, with 3A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1091, 1 ounce strip, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign
Springer TG1092b, 1-1/8 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53269, with 2A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1093b, 1-1/4 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53193, with 3A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1094, 1-3/8 ounces strip, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign
Springer TG1095b (TG974), 1-1/2 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53649, with 2A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1096b, 1-5/8 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53665, with 4A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1097b, 1-3/4 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53506, with 1A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1098b, 1-7/8 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53251, with 3A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1099b, 2 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53265, with 3A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1100b, 2-1/8 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53265, with 4A and added SERIES 125 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1101b, 2-1/4 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 55886, with 1A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1102b, 2-3/8 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 50353, with 4A and added SERIES 125 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1103b, 2-1/2 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53240 with 1A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1104b, 2-5/8 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 52421 with 1A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1105b, 2-3/4 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53483 with 3A and added SERIES 125 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1106b, 2-7/8 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53206 with 3A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson)
Springer TG1107b, 3 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53674 with 2A and SERIES 125. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1108, 3-1/4 ounces strip, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign
Springer TG1109b, 3-1/2 ounces, J. Q. Adams redesign, black SERIES 125 overprint, plate number 53137 (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1111, 4 ounces strip, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign
Springer TG1112b (TG988b), 5 ounces, Series 125, J. Q. Adams redesign, plate number 53991 with added SERIES 125 overprint. (Image courtesy of Eric Jackson) Springer TG1113 (TG988?), 6 ounces, John Quincy Adams, black SERIES 125 overprint on ACT OF FEB. 26, 1926 stamp
Series 126 (1956) Springer TG978 (?), 2 ounces, Series 126, John Quincy Adams
Special Tax on Dealers in Tobacco Series of 1915 $4.80, red year and Internal Revenue seal. No engraved plate numbers reported. Series of 1916 $4.80, orange year and Internal Revenue seal. No engraved plate numbers reported.
Special Tax on Manufacturer of Cigars Three colors were involved in printing these stamps. The stub, coupons and stamp were printed in black, as seen in the proofs below. The year was printed in various colors, covering the center portion of the stamp, along with the Treasury Department seal in the same color to the right of the denomination. Finally, the stamps were printed on different colored paper, such as pink, cream, or green. However, all proofs are known only in black, on white card, and without the additional ink color for the year. The special tax was $10 per year through 1882, but was reduced to $6 in 1883. The 1883 stamp had already been printed with the $10 value, but was hand surcharged in purple with "ACT OF MARCH 3, 1883 / $6===" placed over the $10 medallion on both the stamp and the stub. No plate numbers have been reported for Series 1875 (black with dark blue date and seal), 1876 (black with dull rose date and seal), Series 1877 (black with lake date and seal), Series 1878 (black with dark blue date and seal), Series 1879 (black with gray date and seal, on pale orange paper), Series 1881 (black with rose date and seal), Series 1882 (black with green date and seal), Series 1883 (black with lake date and seal), or Series 1885 (black with brown date and seal). Plate numbers are believed to exist on proofs. Some examples are known with printers' initials in top margins.
Special Tax on Manufacturer of Tobacco Three colors were involved in printing these stamps. The stub, coupons and stamp were printed in black, as seen in the proofs below. The year was printed in various colors, covering the center portion of the stamp, along with the Treasury Department seal in the same color to the right of the denomination. Finally, the stamps were printed on different colored paper, such as pink, cream, or green. However, all proofs are known only in black, on white card, and without the additional ink color for the year. The special tax was $10 per year through at least 1882, but was later reduced to $6. The 1883 stamp had already been printed with the $10 value, but was hand surcharged in purple with "ACT OF MARCH 3, 1883 / $6===" placed over the $10 medallion on both the stamp and the stub. No plate numbers have been reported for $10 Series 1873 (black with red date and seal), 1876 (black with rose date and seal), 1878 (black with violet date and seal, on pink paper), 1879 (black with black date and seal), 1880 (black with gray date and seal, on yellow paper), or revalued $6 Series 1883 (black with rose date and seal and purple revaluation). Plate numbers are believed to exist on proofs.
Special Tax on Dealers in Manufactured Tobacco [Cigars] Three colors were involved in printing these stamps. The stub, coupons and stamp were printed in black, as seen in the proofs below. The year was printed in various colors, covering the center portion of the stamp, along with the Treasury Department seal in the same color to the right of the denomination. Finally, the stamps were printed on different colored paper, such as pink, cream, or green. However, all proofs are known only in black, on white card, and without the additional ink color for the year. Series of 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1881, 1882, 1883, 1887 Examination of proof sheets in the National Postal Museum archives confirmed that there were no plate numbers engraved on these early issues. The special tax was $5 per year through 1882, but was reduced to $2.40 in 1883. The 1883 stamp had already been printed and is known with both the $5 value, and hand surcharged in purple with "ACT OF MARCH 3, 1883 / $2.40===" placed over the $5 medallion on both the stamp and the stub. Series of 1887 $2.40, blue year and Internal Revenue seal. No engraved plate numbers reported. A pencil reference to 1474 on one proof sheet may indicate a plate number that was intended to be assigned later. Series of 1888
Springer SC???P, $2.40 Special Tax on Dealer in Manufactured Tobacco, Series 1888, with coupons for prorating the annual tax, plate number 1468 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum). The printed stamps included a red background 1888 and Internal Revenue seal. Series of 1889
Springer SC??P, $2.40 Special Tax on Dealer in Manufactured Tobacco, Series 1889, with coupons for prorating the annual tax, plate number 1467 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum) Series of 1890
Springer SC??P, $2.40 Special Tax on Dealer in Manufactured Tobacco, Series 1890, with coupons for prorating the annual tax, plate number 1472 (Image courtesy of the National Postal Museum)
Tobacco for Exportation stamps Series of 1872 Springer TFX5, Columbia, denomination in pounds hand entered
Exportation Stamp for Tobacco or Snuff - "Tobacco or Snuff for Immediate Exportation" Denomination not printed. The quantity of tobacco or snuff was entered by hand on the stamp and on the stub. Series of 1878 Springer TG16A-1, portrait of Andrew Jackson in black, on green paper. No plate numbers have been reported. Series of 1883 Portrait of Andrew Jackson. No plate numbers have been reported. Springfield 7, 50¢ Jackson
Other Tobacco-related Tax stamps Plate numbers have been reported and are illustrated above on taxpaid revenue stamps printed for Tobacco (Springer TFxx) 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.
No plate numbers are known on the following tobacco-related taxpaid revenue stamps Dealer in Tobacco (Springer SCxx)
Related links: Cigar and Cigarette Tax stamps
Comments? Suggestions? Email the
Webmaster at This page last updated April 10, 2026.
|
|
2
