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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 3040

Uganda 1896 (Nov.) Type-set Stamps handstamped "L" Some of the first printings are found handstamped with the letter "L". The purpose was to differentiate, for audit purposes, between local and overseas mail. It proved impractical for handstamped stamps were soon used on overseas mail. The handstamping was carried out by Robert R. Racey, the official in charge of stamps at Kampala 1a. (3, one on piece with BEA 1/2a.), 2a. (2, one with manuscript pen cross), 3a., 4a. (4, one with small "o" in "postage"), 8a. (2) and 1r.; condition mixed Estimate £ 500-600

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