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Scott Number: R32e Collection Reference No. for Communications: 2491

Denomination/Type: 10c Bill of Lading, blue, half used as 5c on document

2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 300.00

Estimated Retail Value: $ 350.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Manuscript

Cancel Date: June 01, 1866

Cancel or Company Type: Railroad

Company: Southern Pacific Railroad Co.

City: Marshall

State: Texas

Even though the identifying portion of the stamp is missing, I have labeled it as R32 because the other extant bisects showing the bottom half of the stamp from the same company are all R32. The current catalog value is misleading, as it has not been updated in decades.

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