Stamp Duties Act, 1854

No Charge to be made for Paper on Sale of Bill or Note Stamps where the Rate of Duty does not exceed 1s.

XXV. And in consideration that such Allowance as aforesaid is by this Act granted on the Purchase of Stamps of the several Rates and Denominations aforesaid, it shall not be lawful for any Person on the Sale of any such Stamp to make any Charge for the Paper whereon the same is impressed; and if any Person upon the Sale of any Stamp denoting any Rate of Duty not exceeding One Shilling for any Bill of Exchange, Draft or Order, or Promissory Note, shall make any Charge for the Paper whereon the same is impressed, or under any Colour or Pretence whatever demand or receive a greater Price or Sum than the Amount of the Stamp Duty, he shall forfeit the Sum of Ten Pounds.