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Scott Number: R6c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 1473

Denomination/Type: 2c Bank Check, orange, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.45

Estimated Retail Value: $ 100.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: October 06, 1862

Cancel or Company Type: Manufacturer or Industrial Trade

Company: T.P. Howell & Company

City: Newark

State: New Jersey

Not only is this an extremely interesting trade, 'Manufacturers of Patent & Enamelled Leather', but it is one of the earliest stamped documents I have ever seen, dated October 6, 1862.

If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me.