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Scott Number: R15c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5140

Denomination/Type: 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 150.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: April 20, 1868

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

Company: USPS

City: Danville

State: Virginia

2-cent USIR used illegally as postage on an 1868 Danville, Virginia cover, caught and held for postage, with 3-cent Washington subsequently affixed paying proper postage.

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