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uncommonpre-1900
2 cents George Washington Third Issue Revenue Stamp
United States · 1871 · 2 cents
A bicolored 2 cents revenue stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington, with a blue frame and a gray portrait.
Issued in 1871 as part of the 'Third Issue' revenue stamps, which were introduced to help fund the American Civil War and remained in use into the 1880s.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR135
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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