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m The cancellation used on the stamps was the number “309"

within a diamond shape composed of 13 bars running north west -
south cast (Type 1).
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T- X 309 \ \N 30 9s "=50Cl2 '
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xfv Type 1. Type 1A Type 2

This was probably used in conjunction with the Type 2 date-
stamp, but no cover has yet been recorded.

The ‘309’ cancellation also exists within a diamond of 16 bars
(Type 1 A) and may be seen apparently within 17 bars as the result of
wear. It was invariably struck in black, although the Type 2 date-
stamp appears in 1870—72 in red and not in black until 1873. In
1871 the ‘T’ had a serif at the base but, by 1873, it had broken off.

The Muscat Wax Seal Type 3
At some time, probably before 1870, the Muscat Post Office
Wax Seal was used (in black) instead of the Type 2 date-stamp, in con­
junction with Type 1 cancelling the stamps (in red). Two pieces are
known, one with a single and the other with two copies of the Via blue.

In April 1869 the Muscat Post Office was transferred to the
administration of the Sind Circle and was supplied with another
numeral cancellation — “23" boxed within a circle (Type 3) which was
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