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Scott Number: R229 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5378

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, watermark 191R, perf. 11

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 25.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: November 12, 1921

Cancel or Company Type: Law Firm, or Federal, State or Local Government

Company: USPS

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

2-cent documentary used illegally as postage on a 1921 advertising cover.

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