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Scott Number: RB11a Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5137

Denomination/Type: Proprietary: 1c green, silk paper

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 2.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 45.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Multiple Cancel Types

Cancel Date: September 22, 1877

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: The Continental National Bank

City: Boston

State: Massachusetts

Vertical pair of 1-cent proprietary revenue stamps used improperly as documentaries, caught and a correct revenue subsequently affixed to pay the tax.

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