Friday, February 11, 2011

Postal Envelope

The residue stock of 2 anna embossed envelope (Leaf) was surcharged with decimal equivalent. The overprinting was in black with figures on top and the letters below. The figure "13" slightly more than 3.00 mm tall, in bold thick setting, and "PAISA" in similar type face measuring 15.00 x 2.75 mm. Overprinting was done by Times Press, Karachi.

Date of Issue: March 16, 1961
Denomination: 13 paisa on 2 anna purple on cream
Quantity surcharged: 25,12,433

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