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Six values. All of the same design, and printed from the same die as the preceding issue, but with the values in the altered currency, surcharged in a straight line across the bottom of the stamp. The paper is white wove, watermarked Crown and CC, and the perforation is 14 or 12½. Like the preceding issue, each sheet contains 240 stamps, which are similarly disposed. The values are printed as follows: “TWO CENTS,” in black block type; “5 CENT 5,” in black Roman capitals; “10 CENTS 10,” in blue Roman capitals; “25 CENTS 25,” in violet Roman capitals; “50 CENTS 50,” in carmine Roman capitals; “1 DOLLAR 1,” in green Roman capitals. Shape, upright rectangular. (Illustrations 3, 4, 5.)

(A) Perforated 14.

 2 c. on 3d., bistre, black surcharge.

 5 c. on 3d., vermilion, black surcharge.

 10 c. on 3d., rose-pink, blue ”

 25 c. on 3d., orange, violet ”

 50 c. on 3d., mauve, carmine ”

 1 d. on 3d., green, green ”

(B) Perforated 12½.

 2 c. on 3d., bistre, black surcharge (?).

 5 c. on 3d., vermilion, black surcharge (shades).

 10 c. on 3d., rose-pink, blue ” ( ” ).

 25 c. on 3d., orange, violet ” ( ” ).

 50 c. on 3d., mauve, carmine ” ( ” ).

 1 d. on 3d., green, green ”( ” ).

Remarks.—The Two Cents has not been met with perforated 12½, by the Society.