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Scott Number: R6c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4462

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

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

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: June 19, 1866

Cancel or Company Type: Express, Carrier, or Delivery

Company: C. C. Beekman

City: Jacksonville

State: Oregon

Prolific Oregon businessman Cornelius C. Beekman opened the Beekman Express Co. in 1856, opened the Beekman Bank in 1857, and in 1863 became the Jacksonville agent of the Wells Fargo Express Co., a position he held for 40 years.

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