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Jamaica: Location Postmarks

Single and Double Ring
Double Ring

From 1892 a new style of postmark was introduced at Kingston and Post Towns with a double ring surrounding the information.

Savannah La Mar
In 1897, the Post Office at Savannah La Mar must have run out of ½d / 2½d adhesives,
and endorsed the letter ‘Pd ½’ to confirm the shortage had been paid.
At Kingston, the Jamaica Paid mark was applied (latest recorded use).

At Sav La Mar At Boston
Double ring of 5 Apr 1897 Flag m/c cancellation of 14 Apr 1897
m/s ‘Pd ½’

At Kingston At New York
D59 double ring of 7 Apr 1897 P.O.N.Y of 14 Apr 1897
‘JAMAICA PAID’ of 7 Apr 1897 (LKD)