Page 100 - Lithographed Stamps of North Borneo

1888-92: 'POSTAGE & REVENUE' under shield

Contemporary Postmarks: Only three post offices operating; Sanadakan, Kudat and Gayah.

Three dumb cancellers were in use in Sandakan between 1887 and 1894:
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a) Oval of 14 bars (Proud K2 state 1)
Scarce Combinatfon Piece (ex Casselsl: North Bomeo, 2c + Straits Settlements, 6c
(6c issued in 1884 cancelled with Singapore double circle with fleurons)

The printed matter rate to Australia and NZ via Ceylon

Also used to cancel remainders, usually applied to the sheet to cover 4 stamps ..

b) Oval of diamonds CProud K2 state 2)

c) Oval of 19 bars CProud K4)