U.S. 1 Cent Private Stock Revenue Stamp

United States · 1864 · 1¢

A small, rectangular stamp featuring 'U.S. INTER. REV.' at the top, 'ONE CENT' at the bottom, and 'PRIVATE STOCK' prominently in the center within an ornate frame.

Issued in 1864 during the American Civil War, this revenue stamp was part of a series used to tax various transactions and goods, specifically for private stock, to help fund the Union war effort.