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uncommonpre-1900
50 cents George Washington Surety Bond Revenue Stamp
United States · 1862 · 50 cents
The stamp features a portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an ornate oval frame. It includes the denomination '50 CENTS' at the bottom and 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top.
Issued during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series designed to raise funds for the Union war effort through taxation on various documents and transactions.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottR63c
Image: James St. John · License: CC BY 4.0
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