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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4960

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 10.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: March 13, 1899

Cancel or Company Type: Law Firm, or Federal, State or Local Government

Company: USPS

City: Duncannon

State: Pennsylvania

2-cent Battleship used illegally as postage on a commercial cover.

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