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Scott Number: R82c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 1484

Denomination/Type: $2 Mortgage, red, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 7.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 25.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Single Line

Cancel Color: Blue

Cancel or Company Type: Steamship, Shipping, or Maritime

Company: Pacific Mail Steamship Co.

City: New York

State: New York

Three strikes of either the first or last letter (presumably due to overlapping stamps) of an 'ALASKA' straight-line handstamp.

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