USA R171 REVENUE STAMP PROMISSORY NOTE QUEEN & CO PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA 1900

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

R171

Stamp Type

Revenues

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1898

Item Description

Condition: Please see description & scans for condition.

Grade: Ungraded
Usa r171 revenue stamp promissory note queen & co philadelphia pennsylvania 1900 usa r171 revenue stamp promissory note queen & co philadelphia pennsylvania 1900 click images to enlarge description usa scott r171 revenue stamp on january 23, 1900 queen & co., inc promissory note payable on may 28th, 1900 to 'ourselves' in the amount of $2,500.00. Signed by j. G. Gray ( president) stamp, endorsement and paid handstamp on reverse side. Paid punch hole cancel. According to wikipedia: james w. Queen & company was an optical and scientific instrument company located at 924 chestnut street, philadelphia, pennsylvania, with a branch office in new york city, and active in various forms from 1853 to 1925, and subsequently as gray instrument company until 1952. In 1853 mr james w. Queen began in the city of philadelphia a small business in optical and philosophical apparatus. In 1859 he joined with mr. Samuel l. Fox, and under their personal supervision and management, the business steadily developed. In 1870 mr james w. Queen retired, and mr. S.L. Fox continued the business under the title of james w. Queen & co. It continued under this name until 1893, when it was incorporated as queen & co. In 1912 the company was reorganized as the queen-gray co. By john g. Gray and continued as such until mr. Gray's death in 1925, after which it became the gray instrument company. By 1888 the company had six departments: physical and chemical engineering ophthalmic microscopical magic lantern photographic among the instruments and apparatus made were air pumps, astronomical instruments, induction coils, holtz machines, gyroscopes, drawing and mathematical instruments, surveying instruments, and instruments for electrical measurements.[1] in 1901 queen and co. Manufactured a large induction coil for the japanese government that could create sparks 32 inches long, to be used for wireless telegraphy. Punch cancel at center, normal file folds, light general wear & toning. Fine+ condition. Base shipping is $3.00 domestic and $4.00 international. Purchases at/over $49.95 must be insured. All items/orders selling for over $49.95 will be based upon final sale price. Seller will combine multiple purchases. Please wait for an invoice from seller before making payment. Please take a look at my other listings. There is a clickable link to view a larger picture. The scans accurately reflect the condition yet if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Check out the store listings! Pictures sell!Auctiva offers free image hosting and editing.300+ listing templates!Auctiva gets you noticed!The complete Hip selling solution.Track page views withauctiva's counter

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