1898 US 2-Cent Playing Cards Revenue Stamp

United States · 1898 · 2 cents

This 2-cent revenue stamp from the 1898 series features a detailed design related to playing cards, with 'INTERNAL REVENUE' prominently displayed. It was issued by the United States government to collect taxes on playing card decks.

Issued as part of the Spanish-American War revenue act, these stamps helped fund the war effort by imposing taxes on various goods. They represent a period of significant government expansion and increased taxation to support military endeavors.