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50 Cents George Washington Entry of Goods Revenue Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

50 Cents George Washington Entry of Goods Revenue Stamp

United States · 1862 · 50¢

The stamp features a portrait of George Washington in an oval frame, with 'U.S. INTER. REV.' and 'ENTRY OF GOODS' text. The denomination 'FIFTY CENTS' is displayed at the bottom.

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 goods.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scottR55c

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

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