P. & T. 1938/1810,
8th February, 1'940.
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centennial
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·tlhen the Cen\::,eimial stamps were being prepared, the eelected denominations Here considered to be the most suitable to »rf$8f the pos'cage rates then in force, but on the 1 st October last the rates were increased, and to meet the convenience of the ~~al PUb.;U.e;~arrangemer.ts were madeinnnediately for the l'rintinget' an -&1. value (the in.itialparcel rate). The 8d~ 'stamp, which is the ,same .do.sign apd col{·~tl as· th6 7'dd',value, will be placed en aaJ.e on "the 8th March, and t-he 70.. denomiIwtion will be withdrawn from saJ.e at the Glnse -of 'business cn,..the ·7th idem.. Theplat~s u~ed in connection with'the printing stamps were._ aa.1'ol.Low;~·
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Collectors are advised that at present this Office is unable to supply full sets of ;Jlate numbers, either ordinary or official. 2.
"Official" stamps: The following Centennial stamps have been overprinted "Official" horizontally in a type similar to tfk'1t used for overprinting the Pictprial issue:1 Q" 2-
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The +,0. and 3d. stamps have oeen overprinted in 'scarlet, and the remaining denominations in blacl~. l'he 3tamps '.vere placed on sale on the 2nd Jr;lluary last. The 8d. Centermial stamlJ" similarly overprinted, ":i11 be issued on the 8th Larch next.
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Health!