Oman Online Stamp Catalogue

British Administration

September 23, 1955 - Definitive Issue

56 ^an

E2R appears in watermark	Top left/right tooth	"R" dropped out of alignment with "UPEES"	Stamp
Yes	Broad	No	56
	Broad	Yes	62
	Narrow		85
No	Narrow		98

Description

British stamp depicting Queen Elizabeth II with Indian currency surcharge.

Data

#	Value	Quantity	Size	Sheet Size (x*y)	Watermark	Perforation	Design	Printing
56	2 Rupees (2 Shillings 6 Pence)	41,960	[?]	40 (4*10)	Multiple E2Rs & St. Edward's Crowns	11 x 12	L.Lamb	Waterlow

Remarks

This stamp is a different type of 62 and 85 . Its top left/right tooth is broader than normal. The top of the "R" is level with the top of the "2" and the other letters of "RUPEES". The two bars are 7 mm long. The paper is comparatively creamy.