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Scott Number: R164 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4828

Denomination/Type: 2c carmine rose, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 100.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Other

Cancel Color: Black

Cancel Date: April 24, 1902

Cancel or Company Type: Law firm or Federal, State, or Local Government Entity

Company: USPS

City: San Francisco

State: California

2-cent battleship used illegally as postage on cover. Caught and sent to Dead Letter Office where it waited until postage was paid for and then regular postage stamp affixed. Great auxiliary markings.

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