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Scott Number: 63 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5107

Denomination/Type: 1c Franklin, blue, perf. 12

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 45.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 300.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Color: Red

Cancel Date: December 13, 1862

Cancel or Company Type: Railroad

Company: Tioga Rail Road Co.

Very early illegal usage of a 1-cent Franklin postage stamp underpaying the 2-cent tax on a check from the Tioga Rail Road Co.

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