2 Cents Blue George Washington Express Revenue Stamp

United States · 1862 · 2 cents

A blue stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top and 'EXPRESS' and 'TWO CENTS' at the bottom. It is a perforated revenue stamp.

Issued in 1862 during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series of tax stamps used to help fund the Union's war efforts. Purchasers were required to sign and date the stamps upon use.