TNAG-0718-FCO40-916-Policy-on-issuing-postage-stamps-1978 — Page 29

IN CONFIDENCE

vii.

'Postage Due' Labels

There is no objection to the sale of 'postage due' labels through a philatelic bureau, or from the Head Office of the Postal Administration.

viii. 'OFFICIAL' Stamps

Experience has shown that the introduction of 'Official' stamps raises a number of difficulties and can lead to malpractices. It is recommended therefore that such issues should not be made. Over-printing stamps with 'SPECIMEN' or 'OHMS' is also to be discouraged.

28 July 1978

IN CONFIDENCE

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