2c Documentary Playing Cards revenue stamp single on photograph
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1864-1866
Issuing entity
United States2c Documentary Playing Cards revenue stamp single on photograph — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2005.717), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R11c. Dated by the museum: 1864-1866. Medium: paper; 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
As a new commodity, photographs were taxed according to their retail value. The revenue stamp was placed on the reverse.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; ink (blue)
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 4 1/16 x 2 7/16 in. (10.3 x 6.2 cm)
Identification
- Place
- United States of America
- Topic
- Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
- Date recorded
- 1864-1866
- Museum object number
- 2011.2005.717
- Museum classification
- Revenue Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottUSA R11c
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.