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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2058

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 25.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: June 30, 1898

Cancel or Company Type: Bank/Banker/Broker

Company: National Bank of Newburgh

City: Newburgh

State: New York

Interesting usage the day BEFORE the tax went into effect. Retroactively dated or did someone jump the gun?

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