1 barrel Beer revenue stamp essay
National Postal Museum

1 barrel Beer revenue stamp essay

National Bank Note Company · 1871

paper; ink (carmine)
National Postal Museum
CC0 — Public Domain
National Postal Museum

In 1866, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced its first revenue stamps for beer. Taxes were based on volume of the container.

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