uncommon1900-1945

United States 1917 Series $2.50 Documentary Revenue Stamp (George Washington)

Name: United States 1917 Series $2.50 Documentary Revenue Stamp (George Washington)
Brand: United States

United States · 1917 · $2.50

This stamp features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, in a circular frame. It is a high-denomination documentary revenue stamp from the 1917 series, used for taxes on legal documents. The specific stamp bears plate number 250130.

Issued during World War I, these revenue stamps were part of the War Revenue Act of 1917, designed to help fund the war effort through taxes on various transactions and documents.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figure george-washington revenue-stamp us-history world-war-i

Catalog Numbers

scottDS40f

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.