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Scott Number: R1c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5199

Denomination/Type: 1c Express, red, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 1.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 150.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

City: Ovid

State: Michigan

Very interesting illegal usage of 1-cent express used as postage on cover. It was caught, marked 'Bad' in manuscript, along with 'Due 2c'.

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