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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4148

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 75.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: August 09, 1902

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

Company: USPS

City: Binghamton

State: New York

Illegal/improper use of 2-cent battleship documentary revenue stamp as postage on an attractive advertising cover from H. C. Collier & Sons, purveyor of Columbian spirits, wood alcohol, shellacs, varnishes, gums, heavy chemicals, etc.

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