1866 Manhattan Company Check | 2¢ George Washington Revenue Stamp (Orange)
Bring home a rare slice of 19th-century American banking! This 1866 Manhattan Company check
features an orange 2¢ George Washington Internal Revenue revenue stamp, making it a standout piece of
historic finance ephemera and early Manhattan Company paper collectibles.
Collector-Friendly Highlights
- Year / Era: 1866
- Issuing Institution: Manhattan Company
- Revenue Stamp: Orange George Washington — Internal Revenue 2¢
- Size: 8 in x 3 in
Manhattan Company: Banking Meets New York Growth
Founded in 1799 by Aaron Burr with $2 million in capital to help fund New York’s water supply,
the Manhattan Company grew during a time when banking and frontier industry were tightly linked.
Burr’s charter included a provision that allowed surplus capital to support lawful ventures beyond traditional banking,
helping expand the institution’s reach and influence—at one point growing at 40 Wall Street.
How It Connects to JPMorgan Chase
Over time, the Manhattan Company’s banking lineage evolved into modern finance.
In 1955, the Bank of the Manhattan Company merged with Chase National Bank to form
Chase Manhattan Bank, a direct predecessor of JPMorgan Chase.
Why the Revenue Stamp Makes This Check Extra Special
Revenue stamps were used to document and tax certain transactions—so pairing a historic banking instrument with an
Internal Revenue 2¢ George Washington stamp adds extra depth for collectors of:
U.S. revenue stamps, banking ephemera, and 19th-century fiscal history.
Perfect For
- Paper money / check collectors
- Revenue stamp collectors (George Washington series)
- Manhattan Company & JPMorgan Chase history enthusiasts
- Collectors building a themed display of 19th-century U.S. finance
This 1866 Manhattan Company check with its orange 2¢ George Washington revenue stamp is ready to
bring vintage banking authenticity—and a “wow” engraving/stamp detail—to your collection.
