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uncommonpre-1900
1 dollar George Washington Manifest Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · $1
This revenue stamp features a central portrait of George Washington, framed by ornate scrollwork. Text includes 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top and 'ONE DOLLAR' at the bottom.
Issued in 1862 during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series designed to help fund the Union war effort through taxation on various goods and transactions.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR72c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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