The 1867-73 Queen Victoria Official Issue
Between 1867 and 1873 a new series of official stamps was issued consisting of 5 values (½a, 1a, 2as, 4as and 8as) all of which exists in different shades. The stamps were overprinted with a larger “SERVICE” than that of the 1866 issue.
The 1867 6as 8pies Queen Victoria Issue
In April 1867 a 6as 8pies value was issued. At the time this was the rate to the UK via the Marseille route and the stamp replaced the overprinted 6as fiscal stamps.
The 1868 Queen Victoria Official Issue
Between 1867 and 1873 a new series of official stamps was issued consisting of 5 values (½a, 1a, 2as, 4as and 8as) all of which exists in different shades. The stamps were overprinted with a larger “SERVICE” than that of the 1866 issue.
Service
The 1868 8as Die II Queen Victoria Issue
On the 1st of January 1868 the 8as Die II value was issued. It was issued in two colors being rose and pale rose. The stamps were issued on paper with the Elephant’s Head as watermark and the rose stamp exists with inverted watermark.
The circular Bombay "B" obliterator was used across the Bombay Circle and only stamps cancelled in conjunction with Bahrain Type c1 can be confirmed as India used in Bahrain.