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CANCELLATIONS ON THE POSTAGE STAMPS OF CEYLON 1857 to 1892
by G.F.OXLEY. ISBN 0952814900
A study of the introduction and use of the letter and numeral cancellations for the period from 1857 until 1892. The post offices that were allocated these cancellations are listed with opening dates including those that were re-allocated. 44 pages.
THE POSTAL HISTORY OF CEYLON 1795 to 1857
by G.F.OXLEY. ISBN 0952814919
This study explains the working of the postal services and the postages prepaid or charged and to list the handstruck markings found on the mails. It covers the period from 1795 at the end of the Dutch occupation and the beginning of the British who established a postal service for the Island. 79 pages.
H.W.CAVE & Co. COLOMBO
by J.G.WINTERS. ISBN 0952814927
The history of the well known Colombo company of Cave & Co is linked with the philatelic material that it produced. From the handstruck name overprints on stamps to perfins; postcards; printed stationery and material connected to the Boer War camps primarily at Diyatalawa. Fully illustrated in colour, 113 pages.
THE POSTAL COMMISSION STAMPS OF CEYLON 1888 to 1890
by J.G.WINTERS. ISBN 9780952814931
These surcharged stamps were in use for a short time, their purpose, printing and the varieties that were produced are explained. All known types are fully illustrated in colour and forgeries are also included. 48 pages