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Scott Number: 73 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5345

Denomination/Type: 2c Jackson, black, perf. 12

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 60.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 150.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: October 31, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Bank/Banker/Broker

Company: Union Bank of Watertown

City: Watertown

State: New York

2-cent 'Black Jack' used used illegally as a revenue stamp on an 1864 check, tied with black oval handstamp cancel.

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