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Scott Number: R162 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5330

Denomination/Type: 1/2c dark gray, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 30.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: February 01, 1901

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company or Agent

Company: Chas. Merriman & Co, Agents

City: East Hartford

State: Connecticut

1/2-cent, 2-cent, and 3-cent documentaries paying 10 & 1/2 cents tax on a fire insurance policy from the Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

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