1878 IRS United States Distillery Warehouse Stamp Cut Cancelled

1878 IRS United States Distillery Warehouse Stamp Almost UnCirculated - Ungraded Own a piece of American history with this 1878 United States Distillery Warehouse Stamp. This note is a rare and valuable relic from the bygone era, offering a glimpse into a tumultuous period in the nation's history. They were used to pay taxes on distilled spirits. Key Features: Year: 1878 Type: Documents State: United States Grade: Ungraded Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Modified Item: No Certification: Uncertified ·         History The Civil War Tax Act of 1862 required businesses with annual gross receipts over $1,000 to pay taxes with Special Tax stamps. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing printed these large stamps in booklets of 10 from 1873 to 1885.  ·         Appearance The stamps had three parts: the stub, the coupons, and the stamp itself. The stamps were printed on different colored paper each year.  ·         Purpose The stamps were evidence that taxes had been