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Scott Number: R100d Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5694

Denomination/Type: $25 Mortgage, red, silk paper

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 300.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 275.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: February 27, 1871

Cancel or Company Type: Railroad

Company: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Co.

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

Solo usage on a small-format promissary note. Unusual, as most uses are on large-format deeds and other business documents. Several blue threads apparent on the face of the stamp.

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