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Scott Number: R84c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2300

Denomination/Type: $2.50 Inland Exchange, purple, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 22.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 40.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: November 05, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: A. C. Badger & Co.

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Stunning example, vibrant blue color likely due to chemical exposure.

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