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10 cents George Washington Proprietary Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

10 cents George Washington Proprietary Revenue Stamp

United States · 1864 · 10 cents

The stamp features a portrait of President George Washington in an oval frame, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' and 'PROPRIETARY' text. The denomination '10 CENTS' is displayed at the bottom.

Issued during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp helped the Union fund the war effort. It is part of the 'First Issue' series depicting President George Washington.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottR38c

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

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