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uncommonpre-1900
4 cents George Washington Inland Exchange Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · 4 cents
The stamp features a portrait of George Washington facing left, within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '4 CENTS' is displayed below, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' above.
Issued in 1862 during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series designed to help fund the Union war effort through taxation on various transactions.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR20c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 2.0
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