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Scott Number: R44c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5243

Denomination/Type: 25c Certificate, red, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: September 11, 1871

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company or Agent

Company: Andes Insurance Co.

City: Zanesville

State: Ohio

25-cent Certificate with genuine freak perforations (doubled) on a bold 1871 insurance policy renewal receipt printed in orange, an unusual ink choice for the period.

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