1870 Manhattan Company Check With 2¢ George Washington Internal Revenue Stamp (Orange)

Step into late-19th-century banking with this 1870 Manhattan Company check, accompanied by an orange 2¢ George Washington Internal Revenue stamp. It’s a charming, collectible piece of U.S. financial ephemera for collectors who love the intersection of banking, paperwork, and revenue stamps.

Item Snapshot

• Issuing Institution: Manhattan Company
• Issue Year: 1870
• Revenue Stamp: 2¢ George Washington (Internal Revenue) — orange
• Dimensions: 8 1/8 in x 2 9/16 in

About the Manhattan Company (1799 → Modern Finance Lineage)

The Manhattan Company was founded by Aaron Burr in 1799 with $2 million in capital, originally to help support New York’s water supply. Its charter also allowed surplus funds to support lawful ventures beyond traditional banking, helping the bank expand and become a major presence at 40 Wall Street.

Connection to JPMorgan Chase

In 1955, the Bank of the Manhattan Company joined with Chase National Bank to form Chase Manhattan Bank, a key predecessor in the lineage of JPMorgan Chase.

Why This Check Is Extra Collectible

• Year-specific collectible: issued in 1870
• Signature-style detail: paired with an Internal Revenue 2¢ George Washington stamp
• Theme overlap: great for fans of historic checks, revenue stamps, and 19th-century U.S. banking

Add this 1870 Manhattan Company check with its orange 2¢ George Washington revenue stamp to your collection for a neat, tangible connection to America’s evolving financial system.