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Scott Number: R22c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 1971

Denomination/Type: 4c Proprietary, purple, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 8.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 250.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel or Company Type: Photographer

Company: Elias A. Bonine

City: Altoona

State: Pennsylvania

Amazing piece. This is a legitimate bisected R21c or R22c, unlisted in Scott. Photographer was known for signing his name as a play on words, using 'Bo9' rather than 'Bonine', the latter portion of which is clearly apparent on the bisect.

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