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10c Pennsylvania First Federal Issue embossed revenue stamped paper on document

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

April, 1800

Issuing entity

United States

10c Pennsylvania First Federal Issue embossed revenue stamped paper on document — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.260305.201.32.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RM176. Dated by the museum: April, 1800. Medium: paper; ink (black).

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Historical context

Before the Revolution, the colonial and British governments used embossed revenue stamped papers to support frontier and local services. After the Revolution, the U.S. government used embossed stamps to pay war debts.

Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink (black)
Dimensions
Height x Width: 5 9/16 x 10 1/4 in. (14.1 x 26 cm)

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
American Expansion (1800-1860)
Date recorded
April, 1800
Museum object number
0.260305.201.32.1
Museum classification
Revenue Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA RM176

Research required

  • Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.
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