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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5141

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: December 27, 1899

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

Company: USPS

City: New York

State: New York

2-cent battleship documentary used illegally as postage on cover, caught and marked 'Due 2' with 2-cent postage due stamp affixed.

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