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Scott Number: R23c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3097

Denomination/Type: 5c Agreement, red, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 250.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Embossed

Cancel Date: September 19, 1870

Cancel or Company Type: Other

Company: Masonic Relief Association

City: Elmira

State: New York

Aesthetically beautiful early membership certificate from the Masonic Relief Association. The red and green inks make for a wonderful presentation, and the embossed cancel is just absolutely hammered.

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