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Scott Number: R151 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4012

Denomination/Type: 2c orange and black (green paper)

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 4.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Boxed

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: August 29, 1872

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: Chester County National Bank

State: Pennsylvania

Unusual boxed cancel in that the name of the bank creates the box surrounding the date.

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