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Scott Number: R84a Collection Reference No. for Communications: 726

Denomination/Type: $2.50 Inland Exchange, purple, imperforate

2025 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $10000.00

Estimated Retail Value: $1800.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Red

Cancel Date: August 15, 1863

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

Numerous faults but unquestionably genuine. The only reported example to date with a red handstamp cancel.

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