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United States Internal Revenue Special Tax Stamp for Retail Liquor Dealers

Name: United States Internal Revenue Special Tax Stamp for Retail Liquor Dealers
Brand: United States

United States · 1875 · Variable (dollars)

This United States Internal Revenue stamp was issued for the collection of a special tax on retail liquor dealers. The stamp would be filled in with the specific sum received and the location of the business. It was valid for the period from May 1875 to April 1876.

Internal revenue stamps were crucial for funding the U.S. government, especially after the Civil War, by taxing various goods and services. This particular stamp highlights the government's regulation and taxation of the liquor industry during the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

internal-revenue tax liquor business government

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.