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Mortgage Tax Stamp, George Washington $2 Orange
United States · 1862 · $2
A $2 orange revenue stamp featuring a portrait of George Washington, issued for mortgage tax.
Issued during the American Civil War era, this revenue stamp was part of a series used to fund government operations through taxes on various transactions, including mortgages.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Government commissioned printing · License: Public domain
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