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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2852

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 25.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: October 22, 1898

Cancel or Company Type: Manufacturer or Industrial Trade

Company: E. A. Sherry

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania

Illegal use of 2-cent battleship documentary revenue stamp as postage on a interesting advertising cover. Unsure as to the exact spelling of the candy manufacturer.

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