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Scott Number: R153 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5225

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

Estimated Retail Value: $ 100.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Undetermined

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: July 01, 1898

Cancel or Company Type: Law firm or Federal, State, or Local Government Entity

Company: USPS

City: St. Louis

State: Missouri

Two 1-cent Franklin singles with red provisional overprints used illegally as postage on cover, used the first day of tax, July 1, 1898.

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