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Scott Number: R112 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3041

Denomination/Type: 25c blue and black

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 1.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: December 23, 1871

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company or Agent

Company: North America Life Insurance Co.

Very interesting manuscript cancel written in French. Life insurance cancels are fairly scarce, as life insurance policies were not very common during this era. Not listed in Tolman. Ex-Morrissey.

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