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Scott Number: R18c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4787

Denomination/Type: 3c Proprietary, green, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 9.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 60.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Stencil

Cancel or Company Type: Photographer

Company: L. B. Simonds

City: Athol

State: Massachusetts

'Ambrotype artist'. Wonderful large-format stencil backstamp. It's possible this was also used as a stamp cancel; if you have any examples, please contact me.

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