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Scott Number: R15c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5315

Denomination/Type: 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25

Estimated Retail Value: $ 100.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Circle

Cancel Color: Blue

Cancel or Company Type: Merchant

Company: Price, Parrish & Co.

City: Philadelphia

State: Pennsylvania

Very unusual handstamp cancel with either an eagle or a seal/walrus at the center (likely the former). I've not been able to dig up any logo or other images associated with this firm, which was an import house.

If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me.