$1.00 Massachusetts, First Federal Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper (RM117), very sharp clear impression on partly printed marine insurance policy written by The Salem Marine Insurance Company (Salem, Mass.) on the Brig Betsey and her cargo on a voyage from Newburyport to New Orleans and return, 9¼ x 14¾", very fresh, usual light folds, very fine and choice, Scott retail $100.00

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$1.00 Massachusetts, First Federal Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper (RM117), very sharp clear impression on partly printed marine insurance policy written by The Salem Marine Insurance Company (Salem, Mass.) on the Brig Betsey and her cargo on a voyage from Newburyport to New Orleans and return, 9¼ x 14¾", very fresh, usual light folds, very fine and choice, Scott retail $100.00

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Note: The Makepeace survey quoted in 'First Federal Issue 1798-1801, U.S. Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper' by W.V. Combs recorded only thirty-five $1.00 Massachusetts documents. est.