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Scott Number: R28c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5089

Denomination/Type: 5c Playing Cards, red, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 40.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: April 13, 1865

Cancel or Company Type: Railroad

Company: Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railway

City: Salem

State: Ohio

Nominally illegal use of 5-cent Playing Cards on bill of lading from Tabers & Co., manufacturers of mowers and reapers, for transport of a mower and accessories on the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railway.

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