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Jamaica: Stamps of Great Britain

Transference of Control
Unauthorised Usage of GB Adhesive After Authority Withdrawn

Authorisation for the use of GB adhesive stamps was withdrawn on 1 August 1860.
The Jamaican pineapple issue was not introduced until 23 November 1860.
In the interim period the public were supposed to revert to unstamped letters.

At Kingston
Obliterator A01, Type 1
K8 (D14) of 8 Aug 1860

At London
PAID of 28 Aug 1860

6d single rate packet letter to London.

The earliest recorded cover (of 3) with GB adhesives between withdrawal of authority and issue of the Jamaican ‘Pines’
However, the British Post Office did not charge postage due.

Correct Non-Usage of GB Adhesive After Authority Withdrawn

At Kingston
K8 (D14) of 12 Nov 1860

At Mandeville
P8 (D2) of 13 Nov 1860
Only 1 other
stampless cover recorded
from Kingston
in this interim period.

4d single rate internal letter for < 60 miles.