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Scott Number: R6c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5801

Denomination/Type: 2c Bank Check, orange, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.45

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: October 19, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Photographer

Company: G. K. Proctor

City: Salem

State: Massachusetts

Wonderful example of a handstamp cancel used as both a CDV backstamp and as a precancel.

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