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Scott Number: R6c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 1643

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

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

Estimated Retail Value: $ 120.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Printed/Typeset

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: September 01, 1865

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

Company: D.M.F.

Unusual fancy printed cancel, with the gothic letter initials at top. Because these are seen with different letter combinations at top, speculation is that these are for bond coupons, with the bondholder's initials printed at top.

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