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Scott Number: R58a Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2996

Denomination/Type: 50c Life Insurance, blue, imperforate

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 45.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 125.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Multiple Cancel Types

Cancel Date: January 13, 1863

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company or Agent

Company: Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Straight line Ct Mutual Life Ins cancel, but what makes this interesting is that the manuscript date is done in gilt (gold) ink. Tolman C-51b-1.

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