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Scott Number: R6c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4315

Denomination/Type: 2c Bank Check, orange, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.45

Estimated Retail Value: $ 18.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: October 29, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Express, Carrier, or Delivery

Company: Adams Express Co.

City: Martinsburg

State: West Virginia

Adams Express Co. receipt. This 'second period' of taxation for express company receipts was only active from August 1, 1864 to April 1, 1865.

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