19 Civil War Era Cartes - De - Visite With Tax Stamps. CDV
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2783291 |
A nice group of 19 cartes-de-visite photographs, each with a government tax stamp. 1865/66. In fine condition, with a few corners clipped.
In 1894 the United States Government created a luxury tax on photographs and other objects, to raise funds for the war effort. These stamps were issued from March 1865, until August 1866, when the tax was repealed.
In 1894 the United States Government created a luxury tax on photographs and other objects, to raise funds for the war effort. These stamps were issued from March 1865, until August 1866, when the tax was repealed.
