Bavay
Head post office in 1740.
Type 15
Small numerals
Type 16
Type 17
Type 18
Large numerals
Type 15 + small numerals
Type 15 + large numerals
Type 16 + large numerals
Type 17 + redesigned large numerals
01/1852-12/1862
01/1863-07/03/1869
28/01/1869-18/04/1872
21/11/1868-26/09/1875
22/07/1869-07/04/1872
Type 17 + large numerals
Redesigned large numerals
Type 18 + large numerals
13/07/1875-03/1876
(Date format: DD/MM/YYYY)
Type 16 + redesigned large numerals
09/12/1868
The redesigned large numerals can be distinguished from the normal one in that the 5 is shaped like a clog and the 4 is curved and has a high horizontal bar.
Small numerals 290 and type 15.
Large numerals 354 and type 16.
Large numerals 354 and type 18.
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Large numerals 354 and type 15.
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Large numerals 354 and type 17.
Declared value letter of 140 Fr franked at 1.15 Fr, i.e. 25 c for a letter up to 10 g, 50 c for registration and 40 c insurance (20 c per 100 Fr). The 5 c stamp is No. 35 (green on bluish paper).
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Redesigned large numerals 354 and type 16.