uncommonpre-1900

United States 5 Dollar George Washington Charter Party Revenue Stamp

Name: United States 5 Dollar George Washington Charter Party Revenue Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1862 · 5 dollars

This 1862 United States 5 dollar revenue stamp features a portrait of George Washington. It is a perforated variety from the 'First Issue' series, used for charter party documents. The specific example described bears a manuscript cancellation dated June 1866 and a punch hole.

Issued during the American Civil War, these revenue stamps were crucial for the Union to raise funds to finance the war effort. Their use was mandatory for various legal and commercial documents, signifying a direct tax.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue-stamp civil-war george-washington historical-figure document-tax

Catalog Numbers

scottR88c

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$225

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$150

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.