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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5361

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 25.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: October 08, 1898

Cancel or Company Type: Law firm or Federal, State, or Local Government Entity

Company: USPS

City: Hornellsville

State: New York

2-cent battleship documentary used illegally as postage, caught by the USPS and valid postage subsequently affixed.

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