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Scott Number: R5c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2817

Denomination/Type: 2c Bank Check, blue, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value: $ 2.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 80.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: February 13, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Railroad

Company: New London Northern Railroad Co.

City: New London

State: Connecticut

A set of 4 consecutively number checks from February 13, 1864, with lovely train vignettes. Cancel is Tolman N-21A.

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