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1888 3d (2), 5d & 6d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9
handstamp was primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in
the Inland Revenue reference collection at Somerset House.
Infrequently the GB9 handstamp was also used to cancel specimens of
overprinted GB postal issues supplied for UPU distribution. This
practise was discontinued after a short period of time in favour of
more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES
as follows: the 3d's on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5d
with malformed "M" and the 6d with a double "kiss print" of the
handstamp. VF/M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.

Automatically generated translation:
1888 3 d (2), 5 d & 6 d all with GB9 SPECIMEN handstamp. The GB9 handstamp what primarily applied to stamps retained as specimens in the interior Revenue reference collection at Somerset House. Infrequently the GB9 handstamp what well, used to cancel specimens of overprinted GB postal issues supplied for Universal Postal Union distribution. This practise what discontinued anus a short period of time in favour of more permanent defacements. This group additionally show VARIETIES as follows: the 3 ds on purple and deep purple respectively, the 5 d with malformed "M" and the 6 d with a rolled gold "kiss print" of the handstamp. VF / M, scarce & interesting archival specimen group.

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