Trans-Mississippi Exposition Overprint Revenue Stamp 1c 1898
United States · 1898 · 1¢
The stamp features a central portrait within an oval frame, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and the text 'INTERNAL REVENUE' and 'ONE CENT'. It is overprinted with 'TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION OMAHA 1898'.
This is a United States revenue stamp from the 1898 Series, specially overprinted to commemorate the Trans-Mississippi Exposition held in Omaha, Nebraska. Revenue stamps were used to tax various transactions and documents, and this overprint likely served as a special issue related to the exposition.
Printing Method
Engraved
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