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Scott Number: R162 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5208

Denomination/Type: 1/2c dark gray, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Multiple Line

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: May 30, 1901

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company/Agent

Company: B. G. Vasen, Real Estate and Insurance

City: Quincy

State: Illinois

1/2-cent gray battleship revenue, along with a 1-cent battleship, paying 1.5 cents tax on an insurance policy from 'The Insurance Company of the State of Illinois'. Fractional cent rates are fairly uncommon.

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