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Scott Number: R5c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5886

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

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.50

Estimated Retail Value: $ 150.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Oval

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: November 10, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Metallurgical or Mining

Company: Savage Mining Co.

City: Virginia City

State: Nevada

Very scarce oval handstamp with side ornaments, from the Savage Mining Co. Order to pay, Mckenzie Bros, to S. T. Curtis, Superintendent of Savage Mining Co., for 'balance due on back freight.'

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