very rarepre-1900

United States $50 Newspapers Periodicals Stamp, 1895

Name: United States $50 Newspapers Periodicals Stamp, 1895
Brand: United States

United States · 1895 · $50

A high-denomination revenue stamp featuring a central allegorical design related to newspapers and periodicals, with the value '$50' prominently displayed.

Issued by the United States in 1895, this $50 stamp was used for the bulk postage or taxation of newspapers and periodicals, reflecting the significant volume of such mail at the time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue newspapers periodicals

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