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Scott Number: R12c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5244

Denomination/Type: 2c Playing Cards, orange, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 55.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 75.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: February 18, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: Girard Bank

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania

Orange 2-cent Playing Cards used illegally as documentary on an 1864 bank check.

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