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Scott Number: R15c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4372

Denomination/Type: 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated

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

Estimated Retail Value: $ 30.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Blue

Cancel Date: June 19, 1873

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company or Agent

Company: A. E. L. Keese Life & Fire Insurance Agency

City: Washington

State: Washington, DC

Undetermined 2-cent orange (I've classified it as R15x as that is what is most likely, given the date of use) on a holographic check with a great blue oval cancel.

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