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Scott Number: R17c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5447

Denomination/Type: 3c Playing Cards, green, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 200.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 175.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: August 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Photographer

Company: Giles Bishop

City: New London

State: Connecticut

Wonderfully centered 3-cent Playing Cards on a CDV. There appear to be plate scratches across the top. I'm looking for a confirming example with the same scratches, so please contact me if you have seen one.

If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me.