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Scott Number: R52d Collection Reference No. for Communications: 1670

Denomination/Type: 30c Inland Exchange, lilac, silk paper

Because this is a counterfeit/forgery, the catalog value does not apply. However, it may have value as a reference item.

Estimated Retail Value: $ 20.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

Silk fibers, but according to APEX 'not the silk fiber indicative of silk paper on the First issue' so apparently this is not a legit silk paper. Displayed here for informational purposes.

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