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Scott Number: RS194a Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5955

2025 Scott Catalog Value: $ 5.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 250.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: January 31, 1866

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

1-cent properietary medicine stamp from D. Ransom & Co., along with a 1-cent Proprietary (R3c), used improperly (both stamps) on an 1866 receipt for medical attendance, medicine, and interest. Very scarce!

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