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Scott Number: R15c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4324

Denomination/Type: 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 200.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: February 20, 1900

Cancel or Company Type: Law firm or Federal, State, or Local Government Entity

Company: USPS

City: Boston

State: Massachusetts

Attempted illegal use of 2-cent USIR revenue stamp as postage on cover. Long out of period for the stamp, but some great markings on the cover, including two different 'HELD FOR POSTAGE' handstamps, including an interesting semicircular handstamp at top, and an 'UNCLAIMED' handstamp at bottom.

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