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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5840

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 50.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Multiple Line

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: February 08, 1899

Cancel or Company Type: Bank, Banker, or Broker

Company: Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co.

City: Providence

State: Rhode Island

This is an 1899 check drawn on the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co., with a printed slip attached by the revenue stamp (the slip itself has no adhesive), which reads 'TWO CENTS added to this check for Revenue Stamp required by United States law.' You can see the pencil notation for 'Stamp 02' above the check amount.

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