uncommonpre-1900

One Dollar Commerce Documentary Revenue Stamp

Name: One Dollar Commerce Documentary Revenue Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1898 · 1 dollar

This one dollar documentary revenue stamp features an allegorical depiction of 'Commerce'. Issued in 1898, this specific example bears a handstamp dated May 12, 1899.

Revenue stamps were first used in the U.S. from 1862-1883 to fund the Civil War, and were reintroduced in 1898 to help finance the Spanish-American War, which began after the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commerce revenue-stamp spanish-american-war civil-war history

Catalog Numbers

scottR173

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$120

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$80

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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