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Scott Number: R13c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5139

Denomination/Type: 2c Proprietary, blue, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.40

Estimated Retail Value: $ 25.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: August 30, 1865

Cancel or Company Type: Merchant

Company: F.C. & M.D. Wells

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

2-cent Proprietary used improperly as a documentary revenue stamp.

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