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Scott Number: R228 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2830

Denomination/Type: 1c carmine rose, watermark 191R, perf. 11

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

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Boxed

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel or Company Type: Law Firm, or Federal, State or Local Government

Company: United States Postal Service

City: Zion

State: Illinois

While I have several examples of revenues used illegally as postage on covers, this is the first example I've found where the revenues were used illegally as postage due stamps.

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