{"product_id":"627269us","title":"1884 U.S. Internal Revenue Lot of 5 Antique Special Tax Stamp Certificates Retail Liquor Dealers","description":"A fascinating collection of five original 1884 United States Internal Revenue Special Tax Stamp certificates issued to retail liquor dealers under the federal liquor tax system. Each large-format printed document features elaborate Victorian-era engraved ornamentation, a central allegorical illustration, a large red denomination overprint, official Treasury revenue seal, handwritten notations, and individually numbered certificates. A distinctive opportunity to acquire an interesting group of 19th-century United States Internal Revenue collectibles. Each certificate includes attached monthly coupon sections covering the fiscal period ending April 30, 1885, representing the special tax paid by retail liquor dealers. The examples feature different serial numbers and state or locality references, including New York, Illinois, and Ohio, offering an interesting glimpse into 19th-century American taxation and the regulation of the liquor trade. The certificates are printed on aged paper and retain their original historical character, including period handwriting, collector markings, revenue seals, and printed details. An attractive and historically significant group for collectors of U.S. revenue stamps, taxation documents, American ephemera, and 19th-century financial history. Condition: Antique condition with age-related toning, discoloration, creases, folds, edge wear, small tears, and occasional holes or paper losses. Handwritten inscriptions and official markings are present. Please review photographs carefully for condition and completeness.","brand":"USI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68182904013088,"sku":"COMIC0036","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/7880\/6816\/files\/itsIPSlkCUAGiaeBLxalOu_C.jpg?v=1794132959","url":"https:\/\/coinsandsilver.com\/products\/627269us","provider":"KNJ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}