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~ The Six Penny "Maid of All Work"
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The 6d was a very popular denomination, particularly outside of Kingston. It satisfied the
Packet rate of 1860, and also the inland letter rate for 60-100 miles. When the Packet rate
was increased to 1/- in 1863, pairs of the 6d became a regular means of pre-payment. ~
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Initial printings were in shades of lilac, later in shades of purple. ~·
A limited printing in a distioctive deep purple shade was made in 1870.
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