Description: 1862-71 U.S.First Issue Revenue 2c Blue Bank Check PART-PERF Sc#R5b Pen Cancel. Scarce 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. Note: We are deconstructing a very sophisticated Scott's U.S. Revenue Album featuring many scarce First Issue stamps collecting the 1950's. One in a series of CLASSIC 19th - 20th Century U.S. postal issues to be listed this month on E-Bay. Includes Complete Sets and Plate Number Singles and Blocks. Visit and Bookmark our store to view all items and recent additions No Reserve. Priced to Sell. As Is From a very old stamp collection from an old time Stamp collector in Chicago. Take your time! Will combine postal charges on multi-lot purchase for added savings. Buy one or 20 lots and we'll still charge the same single postage charge! Note: For Lots valued over $250, we will need to add Postal Insurance. Let us know if you want to continue bidding after initial purchases and we will be happy to wait your go-ahead for checkout. ** = High Catalog Value Canadian and International Buyers Welcome! Payment in e-Bay's PayPal payment system unless other arrangements made. We are members of the American Philatelic Society (APS), American Numismatic Association (ANA), SSDC, and other professional numismatic and philatelic societies. References available upon request. Free appraisals. We purchase collections – large or small. Would appreciate positive feedback at successful conclusion of transaction and I will certainly do the same for you! Lake Forest Stamp and Coins Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 USA Member: American Philatelic Society, American Numismatic Association, and other professional numismatic and philatelic associations.
Price: 6.5 USD
Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
End Time: 2023-11-07T16:12:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 2 Cent
Year of Issue: 1862-71
Type: Revenue
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Used
Color: Blue
Grade: F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
Image: Washington
Topic: Historical Figures
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: Pen Cancel
Certification: Uncertified
