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Scott Number: R97a Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2664

Denomination/Type: $15 Mortgage, blue, imperforate

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $4500.00

Estimated Retail Value: $2000.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: May 02, 1863

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: William Fisher & Sons

City: Baltimore

State: Maryland

R97a is rarely ever found with a handstamp cancel.

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