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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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