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Scott Number: R6c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5170

Denomination/Type: 2c Bank Check, orange, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.45

Estimated Retail Value: $ 75.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: March 19, 1866

Cancel or Company Type: Steamship/Shipping/Maritime Company

Company: Neptune Steamship Co.

City: New York

State: New York

Lovely 2-color printed bill of lading from 'The Neptune Line of Screw Steamers, direct between Boston and New York via Long Island Sound. Steamship vignette at upper left. This appears to have been the first leg of a journey with Hong Kong as the ultimate destination.

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