Penalty Paid

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Introduction

The Stamp Act of 1875 defined the reson for the use of the PENALTY PAID stamp. It was soon realised that this was equivalent to the FINE PAID stamps and the PENALTY PAID stamps were discontinued. Only 2 printings were made.

1874 Die I (Design as for Ad Valorem)