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Scott Number: 514 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4899

Denomination/Type: 15c Franklin, gray, unwatermarked, perf. 11

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 1.40

Estimated Retail Value: $ 250.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: March 08, 1921

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

Two singles of #514, 15-cent Ben Franklin, along with a pair and single of #517, 50-cent Ben Franklin, used illegally paying $1.80 tax on a $9,000 promissory note. Quite scarce.

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