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Scott Number: R162 Collection Reference No. for Communications: 5327

Denomination/Type: 1/2c dark gray, rouletted 5.5

Estimated Retail Value: $ 30.00 What is this?

Cancel Method: Handstamped - Multiple Line

Cancel Color: Magenta/Purple

Cancel Date: May 11, 1899

Cancel or Company Type: Insurance Company/Agent

Company: Title Guarantee and Trust Co.

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

1/2-cent, 2-cent, 10-cent, and 25-cent battleship documentaries paying the correct 37 & 1/2 cents tax on an insurance policy.

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