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Scott Number: R33c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5232 Denomination/Type: 10c Certificate, blue, perforated 2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.35 Estimated Retail Value: $ 80.00 What is this? Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle Cancel Color: Black Cancel Date: February 1867 Cancel or Company Type: Law Firm, or Federal, State or Local Government Company: USPS City: Hammondsport State: New York It's too bad that the stamp is munched, otherwise this would be a several hundred dollar cover. 10-cent Certificate used illegally as postage on an 1867 cover to Canada, not caught by the postal authorities. Hamilton, Canada receiving mark on reverse. If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me. |