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1862 Washington Revenue Stamps
uncommonpre-1900

1862 Washington Revenue Stamps

United States · 1862 · 2 Cents

This image displays a set of six US revenue stamps from 1862, each featuring a profile portrait of George Washington within an ornate frame.

Issued during the American Civil War, these stamps were part of a broader effort to fund the Union war effort by taxing various legal documents and transactions.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Butler &amp; Carpenter of Philadelphia; Restoration and Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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