Page 40 - Lithographed Stamps of North Borneo
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The Issue of 1886-87
Revised lnscription •ßRITISH NORTH BORNEO' above the shield with 'POSTAGE' now moved to below it.
Comparison with the 1886 stamps shows previous dies were re-engraved to incorporate the desired changes.
Composite Engraved Die Proof in Blue:
Three complete examples known, printed in blue, brown or green on thickish die sunk slightly crinkly paper, 24.8 cm x 11.8 cm on which
six values Sc !Oe 4c and 12c (unissued) 1/2c lc are printed.
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