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Scott Number: R49a Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5260

Denomination/Type: 25c Protest, red, imperforate

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 35.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 75.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: April 14, 1863

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company or Agent

Company: W.D. Sherrerd

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania

Just a gorgeous example of a steel die oval handstamp cancel.

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