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1c Arnold & Co. revenue stamp single

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1872

Issuing entity

United States

1c Arnold & Co. revenue stamp single — revenue stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2012.2016.1), catalogued by the museum as Scott USA RO14b. Dated by the museum: 1872. Medium: paper; ink (black).

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; ink (black)
Dimensions
Height x Width: 11/16 x 7/8 in. (1.75 x 2.22 cm)

Identification

Place
United States of America
Topic
Civil War and Reconstruction (1860-1877)
Date recorded
1872
Museum object number
2012.2016.1
Museum classification
Revenue Stamps

Catalogue references

  • ScottUSA RO14b

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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