#R14 – 1862-71 2c org, proprietary,old paper

Condition
Price
Qty
- Used Single Stamp(s)
Ships in 1-2 business days.i$75.00
$75.00
- Used Stamp(s) (small flaws)
Ships in 1-2 business days.i$52.00
$52.00
Mounts - Click Here
Condition
Price
Qty
- MM217028x32mm 50 Vertical Black Split-Back Mounts
Ships in 1-2 business days.i$3.50
$3.50
- MM62147x32mm 50 Horizontal Black Split-Back Mounts
Ships in 1-2 business days.i$4.75
$4.75

1862-71 Proprietary Stamp – Old Paper

The Revenue Act of 1862 established new taxes on many everyday items and called for specific stamps for each taxable item.  Butler and Carpenter of Philadelphia was awarded the printing contract scarely two months before the law was to go into effect.
As war raged and resources stretched thin, the firm was allowed to ship the stamps whether or not the perforating process was complete.  Therefore the First Issue Revenue stamps may be found perforated horizontally and vertically, imperforate, or partially perforated.  “Part perforated” stamps were created unintentionally.  Because revenue was needed quickly to finance the war, the stamps were pulled from production before they were completed.  As a result, they feature perforations in one direction only and resemble coil stamps.
Each First Issue Revenue stamp features the same portrait of George Washington, which is based on a work by Gilbert Stuart.  However, the various taxable categories and denominations differ in the design of the lathwork frame that surrounds the Washington portrait.  The tax was later repealed on some articles. Between 1862 and 1869, Butler and Carpenter printed Revenue stamps on “old paper.”  A catch-all phrase, “old paper” is actually a number of different papers that share certain characteristics: they’re grayish-white, thin, unwatermarked, and brittle.  These traits were intentionally chosen as they allowed the paper to hold ink well.  “Old paper” was in use until 1869.
U.S. Revenue Stamps – 
Expand Your Collection or Start a New One
 
Intricate Revenue stamps feature the rich detail and 
historical importance of classic U.S. stamps for a fraction of the price.  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” stamps present another challenging – yet affordable – collecting opportunity.
 Read More - Click Here


  • 1940s First Day Covers, Collection of 60 1940s First Day Covers, Collection of 60

    The 1940s were packed with history, and this is your chance to add some of that history to your collection with 60 limited-edition First Day Covers.  You'll see Airmail stamps, commemorative stamps, and definitives.  Order yours now.
    $75.95
    BUY NOW
  • 2002 US Definitive Coll. set of 36, used 2002 US Definitive Collection, Used, 36 Stamps
    Now is a great time to add these stamps to your collection.  You’ll get 36 used stamps SAVE off the regular stamp prices.  Order your 2002 US Definitive Stamp Collection today.
    $6.95
    BUY NOW
  • 1887-98 Reg Issues, 12 stamps, used Classic Definitives, 12 stamps, Used

    Save time and effort with this collector's set of 12 postally used definitive stamps issued from 1887-1898.  These stamps are now all over 110 years old and represent a ton of neat history.  Order today and you'll receive 212, 219, 220, 222, 223, 226, 268, 272, 279, 280, 281 and 283.
    $30.95
    BUY NOW

1862-71 Proprietary Stamp – Old Paper

The Revenue Act of 1862 established new taxes on many everyday items and called for specific stamps for each taxable item.  Butler and Carpenter of Philadelphia was awarded the printing contract scarely two months before the law was to go into effect.
As war raged and resources stretched thin, the firm was allowed to ship the stamps whether or not the perforating process was complete.  Therefore the First Issue Revenue stamps may be found perforated horizontally and vertically, imperforate, or partially perforated.  “Part perforated” stamps were created unintentionally.  Because revenue was needed quickly to finance the war, the stamps were pulled from production before they were completed.  As a result, they feature perforations in one direction only and resemble coil stamps.

Each First Issue Revenue stamp features the same portrait of George Washington, which is based on a work by Gilbert Stuart.  However, the various taxable categories and denominations differ in the design of the lathwork frame that surrounds the Washington portrait.  The tax was later repealed on some articles.

Between 1862 and 1869, Butler and Carpenter printed Revenue stamps on “old paper.”  A catch-all phrase, “old paper” is actually a number of different papers that share certain characteristics: they’re grayish-white, thin, unwatermarked, and brittle.  These traits were intentionally chosen as they allowed the paper to hold ink well.  “Old paper” was in use until 1869.

U.S. Revenue Stamps – 
Expand Your Collection or Start a New One
 
Intricate Revenue stamps feature the rich detail and 
historical importance of classic U.S. stamps for a fraction of the price.  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” stamps present another challenging – yet affordable – collecting opportunity.