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Scott Number: R145 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3085

Denomination/Type: $2 vermilion and black

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 65.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 75.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Printed/Typeset

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: August 19, 1872

Cancel or Company Type: Manufacturer or Industrial Trade

Company: Brady's Bend Iron Co.

City: Brady's Bend

State: Pennsylvania

While at first glance it appears to be a handstamped cancel, it is actually a printed cancel. See my page devoted to the cancels of the Brady's Bend Iron Co. Ex-Morrissey.

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