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Scott Number: R118 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3418

Denomination/Type: $1 blue and black

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 10.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 175.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Single Line

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: October 30, 1871

Cancel or Company Type: Steamship, Shipping, or Maritime

Company: Pacific Mail Steamship Co.

City: New York

State: New York

Beautiful contrasting color strike from the Pacific Mail steamship 'Rising Star'.

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