History of the Post: Mystery of the “Madagascar”
Britain, as a mercantile power trading with the world, has depended heavily for centuries on her ships and seafarers. Not
Stamps of Italy: Galileo Galilei (2014)
Italian Post issued a stamp commemorating Galileo Galilei on the 450th anniversary of his birth. Galileo Galilei, often known mononymously
Map of Arabia (1923)
This map shows Arabia as it was in 1923...
Map of Spanish Northwestern Africa (1912)
This map shows the Northwestern African territories under Spanish control in 1912. Some of these would later be grouped to
Stamps of India: 8 annas King George V Silver Jubilee (1935)
The top value in a series of seven, this stamp depicts a pagoda in Mandalay, a reminder that until 1937
Map of the Islands of the Western Indian Ocean (1954)
This 1954 map shows the position of island in the Western Indian Ocean. Mauritius and Seychelles collectors , please note..
Stamps of France: Radio-TV Centre Opening (1963)
Here is an issue for those interested in Telecommunications history. This 20c. blue-grey, yellow-chestnut stamp was issued to celebrate the
Entire from John Claudius Loudon, Botanist (1841)
This extremely rare and interesting entire bears a 1d. red and was sent from the famous botanist and author John
Map of Oceania (Pacific Ocean) 1897
This fine map shows Oceania (the Pacific Region) as it was in 1897. It should be a useful chart for
Stamps of Greece: Union with Crete (1913)
This issue celebrated the Union of Crete with Greece at Souda Bay, May 1, 1913 and depicted the hoisting of
Map of Montenegro (1917)
This map shows Montenegro and surrounding areas as it was in 1917, towards the end of World War One.
Post Office at Tangiers (1885)
This fine engraving published by David Syme and Co. Melbourne shows the Post Office at Tangiers in northern Morocco near
Stamps of Greece: Aspioti-Elka, Printers
Aspioti-Elka are Greek security printers who first began operating in 1911. The company produced the Iris and Hermes series, recess
Map of Timor: Dutch interpretation of Timor’s Boundaries (1911)
This map shows the Dutch interpretation of Timor's boundaries and the Portuguese colony in 1911.
Post Offices of Victoria: Williamstown (ca. 1862)
Title: Williamstown Post Office, Cole St., facing Nelson Place. Author/Creator: Andrew Rider 1821-1903 photographer. Date: ca. 1862 Description: 1 photographic