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Scott Number: RB11b Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2614

Denomination/Type: Proprietary: 1c green, watermark 191R, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 10.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Printed

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: November 14, 1878

Cancel or Company Type: Druggist/Pharmacist/Patent Medicine

Company: Carter Medicine Co.

Searches turn up two examples of 'Carter Medicine Co.' in 1878, one in New York City and one in Erie, PA. I'm not sure which one this is.

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