GB 1d Red Die II Plate 36 RJ
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C8
 In Ireland the original "diamond" shaped numerals were replaced by "English-type" spoon cancels from 1855, i.e. the numeral element was in the form of an oval rather than a diamond. In 1857 these were withdrawn and replaced by "Irish-type" spoons, i.e. the numeral element being changed to the Irish diamond format. In a number of towns there was a gap between the two and they were authorised to use their circular datestamps to cancel stamps as an interim measure. In Mullingar this was between 16th March and 5th April 1857 as seen on this pair of C8s plate 36. |
