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The Edward VII Keyplate 1902 to 1912
1905 Five pence Dull Purple & Black. Multiple Crown CA Watermark. Perf. 14.
Date Despatched Sheets of 60 Stamps
8 Jun 1905 200 12,000
2 May 1906 104 6,240
13 Mar 1907 104 6,240
23 Apr 1908 102 6,120
Total 510 30,600
16 Aug 1907 - Freetown to Conakry, French Guinea. Arrival backstamp of 19 Aug.
Rate to foreign destinations (1 Oct 1892 to 30 Nov 1921) was 2½d per half ounce. Double rate letter correctly paid 5d.
