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Scott Number: R81c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3922

Denomination/Type: $2 Conveyance, red, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 4.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 100.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: November 02, 1863

Cancel or Company Type: Steamship/Shipping/Maritime Company

City: New York

State: New York

November 1863 bill of sale of one-third interest in Steam Boat Columbia, Silas Betts and Robert Robinson of West Troy, N.Y., to Samuel Baker of New York City, nominal amount $1 but stamped with $2 Conveyance & $1 Power of Attorney, indicating a value of $5,001–$6,000. Rare example of 1863 rates.

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