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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3863

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 40.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Ornate/Complex

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: July 06, 1901

Cancel or Company Type: Law Firm, or Federal, State or Local Government

Company: USPS

City: Boston

State: Massachusetts

Attempted illegal use of 2-cent battleship documentary revenue stamp as postage. Lovely 'Back Bay Station' flag cancel.

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