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5c Documentary Express revenue stamp single on Adams Express Company’s receipt

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

February 6, 1863

Issuing entity

United States

5c Documentary Express revenue stamp single on Adams Express Company’s receipt — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2011.2038.2), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA R25a. Dated by the museum: February 6, 1863. Depicts: George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799. Medium: paper; ink (red, black).

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

The Adams Express receipt was for good received. This short-lived tax was eliminated effective April 1, 1863.

Physical characteristics

Medium
paper; ink (red, black)
Dimensions
Height x Width: 5 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (14.61 x 21.59 cm)

Design

Depicts
George Washington, American, 1732 - 1799

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
Date recorded
February 6, 1863
Museum object number
2011.2038.2
Museum classification
Revenue Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA R25a

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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