United States 50 Cents George Washington Mortgage Revenue Stamp, 1862

United States · 1862 · 50 cents

This 50 cents mortgage revenue stamp, issued by the United States in 1862, features a portrait of George Washington. It is a perforated variety, identified as Scott R59c, from the 'First Issue' of U.S. revenue stamps.

Issued during the American Civil War, these revenue stamps helped the Union finance the war effort through taxation. This example is notable for its handstamp cancellation dated 1867, which is less common than the typical manuscript cancellations found on these issues.