Surcharged values of 1883

The idea behind the surcharge was to make the value of the stamp clearer in poor lighting.
These stamps were superceded by the Unified Issue of 1883-4

SG 159 pl 21 1883 Colour changed from rose to lilac		SG 162 pl 18 1883 Colour changed from grey to lilac
Watermark Imp Crown Perf 14 Put to press 1 Jan 1883 Number issued 14,400,000		Watermark Imp Crown Perf 14 Put to press 1 Jan 1883 Number issued 9,600,000
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