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uncommonpre-1900
25 cents George Washington Power of Attorney Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · 25¢
This perforated 25 cents revenue stamp depicts President George Washington, issued for power of attorney documents.
Issued during the American Civil War (1861-1865) to help fund the Union war effort through taxation on legal documents like powers of attorney.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR48c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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