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Scott Number: 73 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 4937

Denomination/Type: 2c Jackson, black, perf. 12

2023 Scott Catalog Value: $ 80.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 125.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: November 07, 1864

Cancel or Company Type: Unknown

2-cent Andrew Jackson 'Black Jack' (Scott #73) postage stamp used illegally as revenue, caught, and then an R6c affixed over the Black Jack, legitimately paying the tax.

Catalogue value shown is for normal postal use on cover.

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