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The First Victorian Keyplate 1872 to 1896
1872 Introduction of Keyplate Issues. Crown CC Watermark, Sideways. Perf 12½ Ragged.
Although these stamps were printed from separate keyplate and duty plates, each value was produced in a
single colour. Printings of all values were made on both 21 February and 13 June 1872.
The stamps were put on sale in Freetown on 4 April 1872.
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65,820 23,220 37,989 12,240
22 June 1873 - First keyplate issue on letter from Freetown to London. 1s watermark Crown CC sideways, perf 12½.
Rate was 6d per half ounce. The manuscript 10 indicates 10d due to the United Kingdom.
