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common1900-1945
Diamond Match Company Revenue Stamp
United States · 1908 · 1¢
The stamp features 'ONE CENT' and 'U.S.I.R.' within an oval frame, with 'DIAMOND MATCH CO.' above and 'BARBERTON, O.' below. The background has a geometric pattern.
This U.S. Internal Revenue stamp was used to indicate the payment of a federal tax on a box of matches produced by the Diamond Match Company in Barberton, Ohio, as part of a broader system to fund government operations.
Catalog Numbers
scottRMN1
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$4Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$2.5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1.5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.75Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
