#R248 – 1917 $100 US Internal Revenue Stamp - Used F/VF Green

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

R248

Stamp Type

Revenues

Condition

Used

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Condition: Good condition with cancel

#R248 – 1917 $100 US Internal Revenue Stamp Intricate Revenue stamps feature the rich detail and historical importance of classic U.S. stamps for a fraction of the price. Acquiring a collection of these seldom-seen stamps is easy and affordable with Mystic as your collecting partner.When the Civil War erupted in 1861, the country was on the verge of bankruptcy. A plan was developed to generate internal revenue – money collected from taxes placed on domestic items such as tobacco, alcohol, medicine, perfume and playing cards. Stamps were provided as proof of payment. Examining used U.S. Revenue stamps offers a window into the past – the government required several unusual cancellation techniques such as private cancels, manuscript initials and perforated initials.The same legislation that created these stamps also created the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP).Until 1862, specific Revenue stamps were required for many taxable items – leading to a wealth of interesting stamps for modern collectors. Imperforate and “part-perf” error stamps present another challenging – yet affordable – collecting opportunity.

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Registered Since

02/25/2023

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Item Location

New York, United States

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