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Scott Number: R3c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5148

Denomination/Type: 1c Proprietary, red, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 75.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: December 30, 1867

Cancel or Company Type: Manufacturer or Industrial Trade

Company: Thomas Kensett & Co.

City: Baltimore

State: Maryland

Horizontal pair of 1-cent Proprietary, used improperly as documentary revenue stamps. Thomas Kensett & Co. was an oyster and fruit canning company.

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