Abraham Lincoln Original Political Campaign Memorabilia Collectibles Photos For Sale

Abraham Lincoln Photo

1862 Presidential Campaign CDV Historical Photograph, circa 1862

Stunning piece of history.  Original 1862 circa Abraham Lincoln CDV photo and original period  stamp on back.  

Has orginal 1862 issue 1-cent stamp on back 

America issued its first Revenue Stamps in 1862 to help fund the Civil War.  The first issue included 25 different types of stamps for various uses.  Among these were stamps for use on proprietary articles. These proprietary items were consumer goods, including medicines, matches, perfumes, playing cards, canned foods, and more.  

While Proprietary Stamps were most commonly used on medicines, they were not needed on all medicines.  They were issued specifically for medicines whose formulas were secret, so medicines with established formulas were exempt. Additionally, proprietary medicines given to the poor were also exempt from the tax.

Size: Overall 2.5 x 4.25" 

* See enlargeable images above and below

1861 Presidential Campaign CDV.

Note: Cvtreasures stamp not on original