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Scott Number: R162 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5347

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

Estimated Retail Value: $ 45.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: October 24, 1900

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company/Agent

Company: Fred W. Peters, Insurance Agent

City: Marion

State: Ohio

Very scarce solo use of 1/2-cent battleship documentary on a 1900 insurance policy renewal receipt from The Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co. of Detroit, Michigan.

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