When is a stamp not a postage stamp?
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Revenue stamps were issued by the Internal Revenue Service from 1862 to 1960 to show that certain taxes were prepaid. The value of revenue stamps depends on the perforations, type of paper used and the cancellation.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Stamps have interesting stories
Article Abstract:
A history of the nine commemorative stamps issued in 1955 is presented. Topics that were featured include Andres W. Mellon, New Hampshire, the land-grant colleges and atomic research.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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