Revenue Stamps
1758 (1 May) "THE NEW-YORK MERCURY" (number 298, four pages), a good impression of New York ½d. newspaper stamp printed in red, good condition, front page with war, shipping and privateer news. Scott RM9, $2000
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1758 (1 May) "THE NEW-YORK MERCURY" (number 298, four pages), a good impression of New York ½d. newspaper stamp printed in red, good condition, front page with war, shipping and privateer news. Scott RM9, $2000
Further details
Note: this fiscal stamp paid the tax on newspapers and was part of "The Stamp Act" which helped spawn the American Revolution