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Scott Number: R44c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3402

Denomination/Type: 25c Certificate, red, perforated

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

Estimated Retail Value: $ 150.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: September 10, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Oil, Gas, Steam, or Power

Company: Dalzell Petroleum Co.

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania

Very nice stock certificate. I have seen these with the stamp canceled by a normal concentric circle handstamp, but this is the first one I have seen with the earlier oval handstamp.

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