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| Stamp Set | The second definitive set issued by the British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia. It comprises of 7 stamps with the following values and issue dates; 2nd October 1950: 4 Annas; 3rd of May 1951: ½ Anna - 1 Anna - 1½ Anna - 2 Annas - 2½ Annas and 2 Rupees Type 1; 1st November 1954: 2 Rupees Type 2.
These stamps were also available for valid for use in Dubai. |
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| Type of Stamp | Definitive |
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| Web Cat. | Oman - 38 T 1 |
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| Country | Dubai |
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| Issue Date | 03-May-1951 |
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| Denomination | 4 Annas on 4 Pence |
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| Colour | Pale Green |
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| Watermark | Crown and G VI R cypher (multiple) |
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| Perforation | 15 x 14 |
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| Quantity | 77953 (Sold combined of both types) |
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| Sheet Size | 240 (20 rows of 12 stamps) |
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| Description | BPAEA USED IN DUBAI - KING GVI DEFINITIVE ISSUE - 1950/54 |
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| Printer | Photogravure by Harrison & Sons Ltd of London. The overprint was also done by Harrison & Sons Ltd. |
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| Comments | There are two types of surcharge for this value. This is Type 1 where the figure 1 measure 3.25mm and the bottom of the "1" is level with the top of the "2". Furthermore the foot of the "2" extends to the right of the "N" below. This type is found on the top half of the sheet in rows 1-10. |
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