Stamp Curiosities: Liberation of German Occupied Channel Islands (1948)
The following note appeared in the "Daily telegraph' in June, 1953: "In a packet of foreign stamps, which his mother
Stamp News: Three Rare Stamps Could Fetch Half a Million Pounds!
Three rare stamps dating from the 19th century could fetch as much as half a million pounds at a show
Map of India and Ceylon (1915)
This is a useful map for collectors of Indian States. It shows the political divisions of India and Ceylon in
Map of the Central Provinces of India (1903)
Although this map only shows a small section of India, it may prove useful to collectors of the Central Provinces,
Map of Straits Settlements (1894)
This map shows the Straits Settlements (Malaya) in 1894. A very useful chart for postal historians and stamp collectors of
Map of Africa (1907)
This is the Maury map of Africa for 1907. The map shows the numerous European colonies of the period. It
Post Offices of South Australia: Goolwa (c.1914)
This photograph shows the Post Office at Goolwa, South Australia in about 1914. Courtesy of the State Library of South
British Empire Exhibition Souvenir Telegram (1925)
This image shows a Souvenir Telegram form from the British Empire Exhibition, well known to collectors of British stamps. Note
Stamps of Pakistan: 10 Rupees (1947)
The indian sub-continent was partitioned in August 1947, the predominantly Moslem areas becoming the dominion of Pakistan. Contemporary Indian stamps
Stamps of Jordan: Emir Abdullah (1927-29)
This new currency set featured the ruler of Jordan, Emir Abdullah. Recess printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. Ltd. Wmk.
Newfoundland Miscellanea
In many ways Newfoundland is a most exciting philatelic area. Some of the classic issues are rarities (many have unfortunately
Map of Rhodesia (1911)
This Encyclopaedia Britannica map shows Rhodesia in 1911. (courtesy of Wikipedia) A useful chart for collectors of Rhodesia and South
History of the Singapore General Post Office
Postal Services were available in Singapore since the island was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. Initially, mail services
Stamps of Travancore: Coronation Issue (1931)
Sree Padmanbhadasa Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma ( GCSI, GCIE ) (November 7, 1912–July 19, 1991), popularly known as Sree
The Reigning Monarchs of Europe (1910)
This superb image shows Europe's reigning monarchs gathered for the funeral of King Edward VII, May 1910 One of the