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The Edward VII Keyplate 1902 to 1912
1905 Three-halfpence Dull Purple & Black. Multiple Crown CA Watermark. Perf. 14.
Chalky Paper Ordinary Paper
Date Despatched Sheets of 60 Stamps
8 Jun 1905 400 24,000
23 Apr 1908 200 12,000
Total
600 30,000
28 Dec 1906 - Freetown to Chesterfield, England. Arrival backstamp of 9 Jan 1907.
The letter rate was 1d per half ounce at this date, whereas the postcard rate was more expensive at 1½d.
