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Two 25c Documentary Certificate revenue stamps on stock certificate

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

April 13, 1870

Issuing entity

United States

Two 25c Documentary Certificate revenue stamps on stock certificate — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 0.299483.1.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R44. Dated by the museum: April 13, 1870. Medium: paper; ink (red).

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Effective October 1, 1862, the U.S. Congress initiated a tax program that used revenue stamp taxes on almost all transactions, including personal, official, and business transactions and documents.

Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink (red)
Dimensions
Height x Width: 6 9/16 x 10 13/16 in. (16.6 x 27.5 cm)

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
Date recorded
April 13, 1870
Museum object number
0.299483.1.1
Museum classification
Revenue Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA R44

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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