1935-53 Special Tax Stamp, Set of 1, Mystic's Choice, U.S.

Own a Special Tax Stamp – Rarely Seen Revenue Stamp

Special tax stamps were issued as proof of a yearly fee paid on an occupation or business with revenue above a specific amount.  You can now own one of these rarely seen stamps issued between 1935 and 1953.  Mystic will choose a special tax stamp for you because we have a number of different categories on hand.

In 1873, the US government began issuing Special Tax stamps, instead of licenses, to individuals and businesses whose annual sales exceeded a specified amount.  These stamps were the first US issues to be printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.  Since that time, categories have been added to the list of those needed to have these special tax stamps.  Some examples of these are Retail or Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Manufacturer of Stills, Manufacturer of Opium, and manufacturer of Process or Renovated Butter.  Businesses such as bowling alleys and billiard rooms also had to obtain these stamps. 

Not many collectors know about these Special Tax Stamps and even fewer own them.  This is your chance to add this interesting piece of revenue history to your collection.