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1862 United States 10 Cents Bill of Lading Revenue Stamp, Perforated
uncommonpre-1900

1862 United States 10 Cents Bill of Lading Revenue Stamp, Perforated

United States · 1862 · 10 cents

This 1862 United States 10 cents Bill of Lading revenue stamp, Scott R32c, features a portrait of George Washington. It is a perforated variety from the 'First Issue' series, used to tax commercial transactions.

Issued during the American Civil War, these revenue stamps helped fund the Union war effort. This particular example is notable for its blue handstamp cancellation dated July 8, 1865, which is rarer than the more common manuscript cancellations.

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scottR32c

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$120
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$40
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$20
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.

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