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Scott Number: R13d Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3772

Denomination/Type: 2c Proprietary, blue, silk paper

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 350.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 350.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: June 17, 1871

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

Not only is this a gorgeous example of one of the tougher silk papers, but it is also an unlisted double transfer. Look at the lettering across the top and the ribbon down the left side.

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