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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 B

1905

Type B received in Valletta on 1 September 1905

1903

1921

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Notes :
The next batch of PHSs - numbers 25 to 30 - is classified as Type B. The handstamps have very ornate digits in a much larger, almost circular, surround. A similar design (Type J) was used when a replacement was made for PHS 12.
Created : 31/10/2019
Updated : 03/11/2019 :: By Neil Grover

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