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Scott Number: R154 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5202

Denomination/Type: 1c green Franklin, red large I.R. overprint, perf. 12

Estimated Retail Value: $ 45.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: October 1898

Cancel or Company Type: Law Firm, or Federal, State or Local Government

Company: USPS

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania

Block of 4 of 1-cent Franklin with red provisional 'I.E.' overprint, used illegally as postage on cover.

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