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Scott Number: R11c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5803

Denomination/Type: 2c Playing Cards, blue, perforated

2025 Scott Catalog Value: $ 50.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 45.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: February 01, 1865

Cancel or Company Type: Photographer

Company: Thomas R. Rutherford

City: Bath

State: New York

Blocks of 4 are not typically found on small-size CDVs. Also unusual in that there is a mismatch between the company name on the cancel and the photographer backstamp just barely peeking out over the stamps. Possibly bought out another photographer's business?

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