$1.00 New York, First Federal Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper (RM156), exceptionally sharp clear impression on very fresh two-page 1800 maritime insurance policy, 10¼ x 16¼", written on the Brig Dolphin for a voyage from N.Y. to Cape Francois which carried a cargo of muskets (valued at $9.00 per musket), some archival tape mends between pages (the second page is superflous and can be detached), otherwise very fine, Scott retail $150.00

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$1.00 New York, First Federal Embossed Revenue Stamped Paper (RM156), exceptionally sharp clear impression on very fresh two-page 1800 maritime insurance policy, 10¼ x 16¼", written on the Brig Dolphin for a voyage from N.Y. to Cape Francois which carried a cargo of muskets (valued at $9.00 per musket), some archival tape mends between pages (the second page is superflous and can be detached), otherwise very fine, Scott retail $150.00

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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 twelve $1.00 New York documents. est.