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Scott Number: 113 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2671

Denomination/Type: 2c Post Horse and Rider, brown, perf. 12, G grill

2023 Scott Catalog Value: $ 140.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 350.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Blue

Cancel Date: March 09, 1870

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company/Agent

Company: Carlton & Lee

City: Cleveland

State: Ohio

Beautiful illegal usage of 2-cent horse and rider (Scott #113) postage stamp as revenue on a receipt. The vast majority are found with manuscript cancels, whereas this one has a bold blue oval handstamp cancel. The stamp color is bright and fresh as well.

Catalogue value shown is for normal postal use on cover.

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