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Scott Number: R155 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5183

Denomination/Type: 2c pink Washington, type III, blue large I.R. overprint, perf. 12

Estimated Retail Value: $ 10.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: July 13, 1898

Cancel or Company Type: Manufacturer or Industrial Trade

Company: Arena Publishing Co.

City: Boston

State: Massachusetts

The earliest typewritten check I have seen. During this period, checks were almost exclusively handwritten.

If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me.