Interesting cancellations on North Borneo stamps (1)
For time being, these cancellations on North Borneo stamps remain a mystery to me. It is a first for me to come across an oval handstamp, this reminds me of Jamaica's cog-wheeled TRD and some of the security markings used by Chartered Bank of India, Australia, & China. Visible 'C' Upon some 'Google-ing' and drawing reference from Michel Houde's extensive website , it does look like Chin Ho & Co, Singapore however it is impossible to conclude anything from just one visible alphabet. Next is this piece, a single ring oval handstamp with 'B. P. / PAGAT..' as the visible half on the stamp. I uploaded this piece on a Facebook group of North Borneo stamps enthusiasts hoping to find an answer too. It was also pointed out that there was a portion of a bar cancel, which suggests it is more likely to be of CTO. Three copies of a fiscally used stamp. A triple oval handstamp of The Chartered Bank, Jesselton in violet. THE CHARTERED BANK/ Incorporated in En