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Scott Number: R163 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5355

Denomination/Type: 1c pale blue, rouletted 5.5

2025 Scott Catalog Value: $ 2.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 20.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: January 11, 1899

Cancel or Company Type: Express, Carrier, or Delivery

Company: Adams Express Co.

City: Creston

State: Iowa

1c battleship documentary block of 10 with partial margin imprint at the bottom, on a document fragment, with interesting patriotic 'Remember the Maine' sentiment written across the block.

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