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50 cents George Washington Conveyance Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

50 cents George Washington Conveyance Revenue Stamp

United States · 1862 · 50 cents

The stamp features a portrait of President George Washington in an oval frame, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' and '50 CENTS' text. It is a perforated revenue stamp with ornate scrollwork.

Issued in 1862, this revenue stamp was part of a series created to help fund the Union's efforts during the American Civil War, reflecting a critical period in U.S. history.

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Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0

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