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Scott Number: R53c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2316

Denomination/Type: 40c Inland Exchange, brown, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 8.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 12.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Boxed

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: December 22, 1865

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: McKim & Co.

City: Baltimore

State: Maryland

Somebody trimmed it to fake an R53b... not sure why, as there's only 50 cents difference in the catalog values of R53b and R53c.

If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me.