Description – PM type 2 (JC-RF) Diamond of parallel bars to two sides varying in number from 9 (common) to 12. Examples of 11 and 12 are extremely scarce. Colour ink examples exist on DLR stamps only in blue, red, and violet, and are considered extremely scarce.

In use predominantly 1854, examples are mainly found within Bombay postal region Maharashtra, Gujarat. It is uncertain whether this type was in use nationwide. Mostly they are found on Lithographic 1854-55 material, examples on the early De La Rue period are considerably scarcer. Hence, the lack of such examples in this Post 1855 covers collection.

PM subtype 2a – Diamond of parallel bars to two sides with either 7 or 8 in number, and considered a provincial cancelation lacking clear instances – Very scarce

PM subtype 2b – Almost a square of thick fairly undefined bars numbering 9, primarily associated with Lingasagoor (Hyderabad District). Cooper felt this type worthy of separate distinction – Very Rare

PM subtype 2c – A circle formed of 11 bars with a diameter of between 18-20mm, and are found in conjunction with the sought after Talook Tapal half circle emanating from the Tangore District (Tanjavur Tamil Nadu). Examples are slightly more encountered on De La Rue printing stamp covers than on Lithographs – Very scarce. 

There were several examples of this type present in this highlighted collection.