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Scott Number: 65 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5759 Denomination/Type: 3c Washington, rose, perf. 12 2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 3.00 Estimated Retail Value: $ 100.00 What is this? Cancel Method: Manuscript Cancel Date: January 21, 1866 Cancel or Company Type: Law Firm, or Federal, State or Local Government City: Sycamore State: Illinois 3-cent Washington used improperly as a revenue stamp on an 1866 marriage certificate from Sycamore, IL. Doubly illegal, as the tax was also underpaid by 2 cents, as the rate was 5 cents. There is an attached statement from the bride's parents granting permission for the marriage. If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me. |