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4 cents George Washington Inland Exchange Revenue Stamp
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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