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Scott Number: R1c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4700

Denomination/Type: 1c Express, red, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 1.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 10.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Blue

Cancel Date: September 03, 1871

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

Very unusual thin almost translucent paper with vertical mesh almost like laid paper. Additionally, there are surface marks in a circular/squiggle pattern across the entire reverse.

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