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The First Victorian K
1884 - 1896 Crown CA Watermark. Perf 14.
14 A
13 May 1896 - Freetown to Newport, England. 2½d stamp perforated 2 / WIR.
The perforation of stamps was to deter theft from the Second West India Regiment.
10 April 1894 - Freetown to London. Heavy commercial letter correctly paid
five times 2½d half-ounce rate plus 2d registration fee, total 1s 2½d.