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1892 "t cent.H SURCHARGE
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In 189 I the rate for local postcards was reduced to 1 cent. The ensuing shortage of the I cent stamp was
overcome by surcharging tbe current 4 and 5 cents stamp.
1 cent on 4 CENTS pink
One setting ofthis provisiooal, both the lc on 4c and lc on Sc were ö'Verprinted in early 1892 using the same forme .
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l.lag: Altbough first reported in April 1892, copies
with earlier postmarks are known. Remained in use
until earty t 893

Early usage:
Sandakan 27 JAN 1892
("2' of 1892 inverted)

Variety: Surcharged on ftont and back of stamp, on the lc on 4c only

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(RPSL 145,403) ·. l -i: Photocopy
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Constant varieties: Large stop after 'cent' position R3/2&3, R4/2, R5/1&2; also on first setting ofthe lc on Sc

R4/2 R3/2 RS/1

RS/2

Forgerv: Wrong colour on forged stamp, probably by Foumier early 1900's