8c P.T. Ives revenue stamp single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1865
Issuing entity
United States8c P.T. Ives revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 1998.2013.5137.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RO118a. Dated by the museum: 1865. Medium: paper (experimental silk); ink (blue).
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Phosphorus matches, also known as strike anywhere matches, were taxed because of poisonous phosphorus.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper (experimental silk); ink (blue)
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 7/8 x 3 11/16 in. (2.2 x 9.4 cm)
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
- Date recorded
- 1865
- Museum object number
- 1998.2013.5137.1
- Museum classification
- Revenue Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA RO118a
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.