U.S. Internal Revenue Documentary 2 Cents

United States · 1898 · 2¢

The stamp features the text 'U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE' at the top and 'DOCUMENTARY' below, with '2 CENTS' at the bottom. The central design depicts an allegorical female figure, likely Columbia, seated with an eagle and shield.

U.S. Internal Revenue documentary stamps were issued to collect taxes on various legal documents and financial transactions. This particular series was primarily used during the Spanish-American War era to help fund war efforts.