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Scott Number: 73 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5178

Denomination/Type: 2c Jackson, black, perf. 12

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 60.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 150.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: May 07, 1866

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

2-cent Andrew Jackson used illegally as a revenue stamp, along with a 5-cent Agreement 1st issue revenue stamp, underpaying the tax on this promissory note. Per rate tables, the tax should have been 10 cents, not 7 cents.

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