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Description of types and period of use
There are 9 main types recorded, A to J (I not used) with some types having sub types

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Type A

1889

The first batch of 24 handstamps numbered 1 to 24

1889

1946

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Notes :
Handstamps of this type were introduced at the inception of this system of safeguarding the delivery of mail. They are all similar in shape and appear to have been made at the same time immediately prior to being brought into use with effect from 16 August 1889.
Created : 01/11/2018
Updated : 03/11/2019 :: By Neil Grover

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