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Scott Number: R163 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4353

Denomination/Type: 1c pale blue, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: April 14, 1928

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

Company: USPS

City: Rochester

State: New York

Out-of-period attempted illegal use of two 1-cent battleship documentary revenue stamps as postage. Cought and 'Held for Postage' with the postage paid and affixed 4 days later. Then stamped 'THIS IS THE MAIL FOR WHICH YOU SENT POSTAGE'.

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