US Tax Stamp - Orange & Black#R135a - 1871-72 2c, USED

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

R135a

Stamp Type

Revenues

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1871

Item Description

1871-72 Documentary Stamp
Shortly after the First Issue Revenue stamps were released, officials found proof the stamps were being cleaned and reused, causing the loss of a significant amount of government revenue.

To combat the fraud, a Second Issue was ordered with new designs and ink colors. The stamps were printed on a patented “chameleon” paper containing silk fibers.

Each stamp in the Second Issue featured a different design, but the stamp size and the makeup of the printing plates are the same as the First Issue. The Second Issue Revenue stamps were released in 1871.

Almost immediately, complaints were received about the color of the Second Issue stamps. Because all but the highest values were printed in shades of blue and black, clerks and customers had difficulty telling the denominations apart.

To eliminate confusion, a Third Issue was ordered in 1871. Although the Second Issue plates were used, the new issue featured stamps in shades of orange, brown, green, claret, and vermilion.

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Thank you for your interest in our stamps. We are based in Europe, which means that transport abroad is more expensive. The price of transport is standard 15, -usd. All marketplaces and auction houses require a so-called tracking number, legislation requires a customs declaration and all this requires air and recommended transport. We are aware of this, which is why orders over $ 1,000 are free and through DHL. If you purchase more than one item, you will not be charged any additional fees.

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