Narcotic Tax stamps were issued to over 100 years ago to help raise money to fund World War I. Drug manufacturers and importers all had to use these stamps when sending bottles, tubes, or other packages containing substances.
These stamps were the last Narcotic stamps issued. Wyeth Laboratories created a new product called Tubex, and needed a stamp to fit the specific packaging. To save money, the stamps were printed without a denomination. It was added later using a rubber plate. Most collectors don’t even own one of these scarce and interesting stamps! Add one to your collection today.
Narcotic Tax stamps were issued to over 100 years ago to help raise money to fund World War I. Drug manufacturers and importers all had to use these stamps when sending bottles, tubes, or other packages containing substances.
These stamps were the last Narcotic stamps issued. Wyeth Laboratories created a new product called Tubex, and needed a stamp to fit the specific packaging. To save money, the stamps were printed without a denomination. It was added later using a rubber plate. Most collectors don’t even own one of these scarce and interesting stamps! Add one to your collection today.