Beau Bassin

Issued in 1868.

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Introduced 1868. Used up until 22 June 1894 and again between 22 January 1907 and 1 January 1911.

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Standard 1894 issue with ornament at base. Periods of use 27 July 1894 to 31 December 1899. Also 10 January 1903 to 10 October 1903.

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Standard thimble type introduced 1 January 1900. Last known use 26 December 1906.

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Two ring cancel with thick side bars. Recorded dates of use 17 April 1952 to 29 May 1958. Can be found in two states, state 2 showing significant damage to the left side of the outer ring. 

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Earliest example seen of state 2 is 7 July 1953, state 2 being more common. Note small breaks above N of BASSIN confirming that this and the previous cancels are the same.

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