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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5111

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: May 27, 1899

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

Company: USPS

City: Hot Springs

State: South Dakota

Illegal/improper use of a 2-cent battleship revenue stamp as postage on a cover sent from The Gillespie resort hotel in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

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