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NOR1ll BORNEO
1883 (March): First Issue; 2 cents red brown featuring arm.s of the company, valid for looal
postage only.
Contemponuy PoSimark.s
1883: Oval of 13 bars; applied at Elopura in black, grey-blue & red.
1884: Oval of 14 bars; applied at Elopura and Sandakan.
1885: Double Circle with town name (SANDAKAN, ICUDAT or GAYAH) at top and NORTH BORNEO
at the bottom.
Undated Singapore c.ds. Occurs on overseas mail routed via Singapore. --~~~
Additionally pen cancelled; probably in North Bomeo as a security measure.
Additionally cancelled in blue with part of a large double ring inscribed 'THE R' plus Jawi and the arms of
the company; thought to have originated from THE RESIDENCY SILLAM.
Additionally cancelled in blue with AC in oval; thought to have originated
from Abraharnson & Co., Sandakan