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Scott Number: R15c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2680

Denomination/Type: 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 15.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: December 24, 1867

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: First National Bank

City: Burlington

State: Vermont

Although this may appear at first blush to be bisects or quadrisects, there was no 1.5 cent rate. This is more likely illegal usage by someone cutting out uncanceled portions of otherwise canceled stamps and combning them to pay the tax, essentially reusing the revenue stamps.

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