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Scott Number: R44c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4800

Denomination/Type: 25c Certificate, red, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 200.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: April 16, 1868

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company/Agent

Company: F. A. Packard, General Insurance Agent

City: Bloomington

State: Illinois

This is a very unusual certificate, an underwriter's policy renewal certificate. As a bonus, it has a great ornate insurance agent handstamp cancel. Ex-Morrissey.

If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me.