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1 Cent Documentary Revenue Stamp (1914)
common1900-1945

1 Cent Documentary Revenue Stamp (1914)

United States · 1914 · 1 cent

The stamp features a central portrait, likely of George Washington, framed by the text 'INTERNAL REVENUE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom, with 'SERIES OF 1914' indicated below the portrait.

This revenue stamp was part of a series issued during World War I to help fund the war effort. Revenue stamps in the U.S. have a history of being used to finance major conflicts, including the Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottR196

Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.