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uncommonpre-1900
1 dollar George Washington Entry of Goods revenue stamp
United States · 1862 · 1 dollar
A 1 dollar revenue stamp featuring a portrait of President George Washington, issued in 1862 for the 'Entry of Goods' tax. This is a perforated variety.
Issued during the American Civil War (1861-1865) to help fund the Union war effort, these revenue stamps were a crucial part of wartime taxation.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR67c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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