Dates of Usage: ca. 1972 - 1988
This was a method of collecting an “entertainment” tax. They were affixed to the tickets and when presented for entrance, were “canceled” when torn in half.
1972 (?)
Rectangular design around geometric circle and value.
Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, Ltd., England (?)
Perf.: 14
Sheet Size: 20 x 10
Earliest and latest dates of documented usage:
Denominations
*5p. – yellow-brown
*10p. – blue
*20p. – orange
*25p. – olive green
*30p. – black
*35p. – light bluish green
*75p. – purple
*Tk.1 – red
*Tk.1.50 – gray-blue
*Tk.2 – yellow-green.
1974
These are proofs printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and ompany, Limited, England submitted for approval to the Postal Department of Bangladesh. Written above the printer’s name at the bottom is “Approved, signature, and 17-5-74.”
1974(?)
Panel at top and bottom, geometric circle in center with value below. This set was issued roulette.
Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, Ltd., England
Perf.: Roulette
Earliest and latest dates of documented usage:
DENOMINATIONS
*1p – light green
*2p – light red
*3p – purple
*5p – yellow
*10p – light blue
*20p – orange
*25p – yellow-green
*30p – black
*35p – green
*50p – light brown
*75p – brown
*Tk.1 – magenta
The proofs of these stamp were all approved, but it is not known if they were all issued. All approved are listed above.
