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Scott Number: R163 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3619

Denomination/Type: 1c pale blue, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 20.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: December 28, 1898

Cancel or Company Type: Steamship, Shipping, or Maritime

Company: Old Dominion Steamship Co.

City: New York

State: New York

Misperfed R163 on a consignment document of 'glazed cambrics'. Nice oval steamship cancel as well as a partially boxed 'O.D.S.S. Co.' receiving handstamp below.

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