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uncommonpre-1900
30 cents George Washington Inland Exchange Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · 30 cents
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of George Washington within an oval frame, surrounded by ornate scrollwork. Text includes 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top and '30 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series designed to help fund the Union's war efforts through taxation on various transactions.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR52c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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