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Pakistan "overprint" ?
I have a 1961 Pakistan Service overprint which appears to have an
additional "overprint" or perhaps a cancellation applied in blue ink by a rubber stamp (?). The stamp is off-paper but the op reads AFFARABA - but there may be additional letters before or after as the word extends over the complete stamp. It is only a 15p stamp so unless it is from an envelope with several stamps it is unlikely to be "registered" which was my first thought. Incidentally there is no "conventional" black postmark thereon. Any information,inspiration or just plain guesses gratefully received ! Malcolm |
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Pakistan "overprint" ?
On Mar 21, 4:27 am, malcolm wrote:
I have a 1961 Pakistan Service overprint which appears to have an additional "overprint" or perhaps a cancellation applied in blue ink by a rubber stamp (?). The stamp is off-paper but the op reads AFFARABA - but there may be additional letters before or after as the word extends over the complete stamp. It is only a 15p stamp so unless it is from an envelope with several stamps it is unlikely to be "registered" which was my first thought. Incidentally there is no "conventional" black postmark thereon. Any information,inspiration or just plain guesses gratefully received ! Malcolm Could you possibly post a hi-res scan to cjoint or similar site? Blair |
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Pakistan "overprint" ?
Hi Blair
Sorry no can do. My scanner is connected, the scanner programme is up and running but for some reason it will not work. I am waiting for the non-resident "boffin" ( son's girlfriend !!) to come and look, but for your further info. the mark is upper case ( capital ) letters and is reminiscent of the "Druchsache" and "prioritee" markings applied by some European countries but is across the stamp rather than on an envelope - but this could be deliberate or accidental - letters are 4.5 mm tall and in "stamp-pad" blue ink - it is definitely hand- stamped IMHO. I am puzzled why the marking is in "English" rather than Bengali script - as an official stamp surely it's use is likely to be restricted to within Bangladesh as a communication from a Goverment department to a company or individual ? Malcolm On Mar 21, 2:43*pm, "Blair (TC)" wrote: On Mar 21, 4:27 am, malcolm wrote: I have a 1961 Pakistan *Service overprint which appears to have an additional "overprint" or perhaps a cancellation applied in blue ink by a rubber stamp (?). The stamp is off-paper but the op reads AFFARABA - but there may be additional letters before or after as the word extends over the complete stamp. It is only a 15p stamp so unless it is from an envelope with several stamps it is unlikely to be "registered" which was my first thought. Incidentally there is no "conventional" black postmark thereon. Any information,inspiration or just plain guesses gratefully received ! Malcolm Could you possibly post a hi-res scan to cjoint or similar site? Blair |
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Pakistan "overprint" ?
On Mar 21, 1:44 pm, malcolm wrote:
Hi Blair Sorry no can do. My scanner is connected, the scanner programme is up and running but for some reason it will not work. I am waiting for the non-resident "boffin" ( son's girlfriend !!) to come and look, but for your further info. the mark is upper case ( capital ) letters and is reminiscent of the "Druchsache" and "prioritee" markings applied by some European countries but is across the stamp rather than on an envelope - but this could be deliberate or accidental - letters are 4.5 mm tall and in "stamp-pad" blue ink - it is definitely hand- stamped IMHO. I am puzzled why the marking is in "English" rather than Bengali script - as an official stamp surely it's use is likely to be restricted to within Bangladesh as a communication from a Goverment department to a company or individual ? Malcolm On Mar 21, 2:43 pm, "Blair (TC)" wrote: On Mar 21, 4:27 am, malcolm wrote: I have a 1961 Pakistan Service overprint which appears to have an additional "overprint" or perhaps a cancellation applied in blue ink by a rubber stamp (?). The stamp is off-paper but the op reads AFFARABA - but there may be additional letters before or after as the word extends over the complete stamp. It is only a 15p stamp so unless it is from an envelope with several stamps it is unlikely to be "registered" which was my first thought. Incidentally there is no "conventional" black postmark thereon. Any information,inspiration or just plain guesses gratefully received ! Malcolm Could you possibly post a hi-res scan to cjoint or similar site? Blair During the early Bangladesh days, there were literally hundreds of locally made hand stamps used on Pakistan stamps using whatever stamp pads were to hand. These were done in English, or Bengali, or bilingually. There were probably a multitude of similar devices used (with other than Bangladesh) and I have seen no comprehensive catalogue of this material. Blair |
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(RCSD) Pakistan "overprint" ?
On Mar 21, 5:29 pm, "Blair (TC)" wrote:
On Mar 21, 1:44 pm, malcolm wrote: Hi Blair Sorry no can do. My scanner is connected, the scanner programme is up and running but for some reason it will not work. I am waiting for the non-resident "boffin" ( son's girlfriend !!) to come and look, but for your further info. the mark is upper case ( capital ) letters and is reminiscent of the "Druchsache" and "prioritee" markings applied by some European countries but is across the stamp rather than on an envelope - but this could be deliberate or accidental - letters are 4.5 mm tall and in "stamp-pad" blue ink - it is definitely hand- stamped IMHO. I am puzzled why the marking is in "English" rather than Bengali script - as an official stamp surely it's use is likely to be restricted to within Bangladesh as a communication from a Goverment department to a company or individual ? Malcolm On Mar 21, 2:43 pm, "Blair (TC)" wrote: On Mar 21, 4:27 am, malcolm wrote: I have a 1961 Pakistan Service overprint which appears to have an additional "overprint" or perhaps a cancellation applied in blue ink by a rubber stamp (?). The stamp is off-paper but the op reads AFFARABA - but there may be additional letters before or after as the word extends over the complete stamp. It is only a 15p stamp so unless it is from an envelope with several stamps it is unlikely to be "registered" which was my first thought. Incidentally there is no "conventional" black postmark thereon. Any information,inspiration or just plain guesses gratefully received ! Malcolm Could you possibly post a hi-res scan to cjoint or similar site? Blair During the early Bangladesh days, there were literally hundreds of locally made hand stamps used on Pakistan stamps using whatever stamp pads were to hand. These were done in English, or Bengali, or bilingually. There were probably a multitude of similar devices used (with other than Bangladesh) and I have seen no comprehensive catalogue of this material. Blair |
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(RCSD) Pakistan "overprint" ?
On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:40:56 -0700 (PDT), "Blair (TC)"
wrote: Yep. Too many jokes sent out in e-mails. His computer is backing up and overflowing... On Mar 21, 5:29 pm, "Blair (TC)" wrote: On Mar 21, 1:44 pm, malcolm wrote: Hi Blair Sorry no can do. My scanner is connected, the scanner programme is up and running but for some reason it will not work. I am waiting for the non-resident "boffin" ( son's girlfriend !!) to come and look, but for your further info. the mark is upper case ( capital ) letters and is reminiscent of the "Druchsache" and "prioritee" markings applied by some European countries but is across the stamp rather than on an envelope - but this could be deliberate or accidental - letters are 4.5 mm tall and in "stamp-pad" blue ink - it is definitely hand- stamped IMHO. I am puzzled why the marking is in "English" rather than Bengali script - as an official stamp surely it's use is likely to be restricted to within Bangladesh as a communication from a Goverment department to a company or individual ? Malcolm On Mar 21, 2:43 pm, "Blair (TC)" wrote: On Mar 21, 4:27 am, malcolm wrote: I have a 1961 Pakistan Service overprint which appears to have an additional "overprint" or perhaps a cancellation applied in blue ink by a rubber stamp (?). The stamp is off-paper but the op reads AFFARABA - but there may be additional letters before or after as the word extends over the complete stamp. It is only a 15p stamp so unless it is from an envelope with several stamps it is unlikely to be "registered" which was my first thought. Incidentally there is no "conventional" black postmark thereon. Any information,inspiration or just plain guesses gratefully received ! Malcolm Could you possibly post a hi-res scan to cjoint or similar site? Blair During the early Bangladesh days, there were literally hundreds of locally made hand stamps used on Pakistan stamps using whatever stamp pads were to hand. These were done in English, or Bengali, or bilingually. There were probably a multitude of similar devices used (with other than Bangladesh) and I have seen no comprehensive catalogue of this material. Blair |
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