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Scott Number: 26 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4502

Denomination/Type: 3c Washington, dull red, type III, perf. 15.5

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 10.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 200.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: March 12, 1869

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

Scott #26, demonetized at this point, used illegally as a revenue stamp on an 1869 estate receipt, with an R24c on the reverse paying a certificate tax for a court filing.

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