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This item SOLD at 2006 Dec 15 @ 21:29UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT
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<b>Mississippi Shipping Company Collection.</b> 1) <B>12 1/2?. </B>1839. (L-55). <B>Good,</B> small hole. 2) <B>12 1/2?. </B>(L-55). Unissued remainder. <B>Fair,</B> pieces missing. 3) <B>25?. </B>(L-56). <B>AG,</B> stains. 4) <B>50?. </B>1837. (L-58). <B>VG-F.</B> 5) <B>$1. </B>1839. (L-59). <B>About Fine.</B> 6) <B>$3. </B>(L-60). <B>Fair-AG.</B> 7) <B>$5. </B>(L-61). <B>Fine,</B> trimmed close. [7]
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Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| NYST |
8.38% |
NYC Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
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