GB 1883 Surcharges

1883 3d on 3d, EKU (Earliest known usage 17th Jan 1883) cover sent registered 3½d rate Lombard Street with Large circular London R handstamps to Lancaster Banking Company

Reverse

• Issue Dates : 1 January 1883
• Printed by :
• Print Process : Red overprint
• Perforations : 14
• Watermark: Imperial Crown
• Catalogue N°s: Michel 70-71, Yvert 74-75, SG 159 & 162

Previous 1881 issue in modified colour. (lilac).

Used stamps

3d on 3d, used, toned

6d on 6d, registered in July 1883

Essays For Government Parcels

6d on 6d Gov't Parcels essay type A in red. (Only 6 known copies)