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Scott Number: R229 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4090

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, watermark 191R, perf. 11

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 250.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Printed

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: June 12, 1919

Cancel or Company Type: Law firm or Federal, State, or Local Government Entity

Company: USPS

City: Techny

State: Illinois

Parcel tag with Scott C1, C3, a block of four of 531 imperfs, and a split-precanceled R229 paying the parcel post tax. Tag was for 25 pounds of mission stamp mixture. Great aesthetic variety.

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