25 cents George Washington Second Issue Revenue Stamp

United States · 1871 · 25¢

This bicolored revenue stamp features a portrait of George Washington in gray, framed by a blue border. The denomination '25 CENTS' is prominently displayed.

Issued in 1871, this 'Second Issue' revenue stamp was part of a series created to help fund the Union during the American Civil War. Its bicolored design was a security measure to prevent re-use after washing.