Picture Perfect: New Zealand 1898-1908
Two different printers, three different platemakers and four different papers, not to mention famous errors and perforation varieties. Is this the ultimate turn-of-the-century collectable?
Stamps of Tonga: Queen Salote Accession Anniversary (1938)
The twentieth anniversary of the accession of Queen Salote (Charlotte) was celebrated in October 1938 by three stamps, recess-printed by
Stamps of New Caledonia: Tokyo Olympics (1964)
Sporting events provide much of the commemorative issues produced by New Caledonia. The Tokyo Olympic Games were recorded by this
The British Solomon Islands: A Small Group for the Moderate Specialist (1910)
This article was originally published in "The Postage Stamp", 15 October 1910. For the collector who, whilst maintaining his interest
Pitcairn Islands Stamps: Breadfruit Saga (2015)
Pitcairn Island Post has prepared for releasing a special set of stamps that is devoted to the Breadfruit Saga –
Gilbert & Ellice Islands Stamps: Post Due Issue (1940)
This Postage Due issue for the Gilbert and Ellice islands was typo printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company in 1940.
Guam: The First Issue (1899)
The island of Guam, formerly administered as part of the Spanish Philippine Islands, was occupied by American troops in 1899
Stamps of Aitutaki (1903-20)
Aitutaki used the postage stamps of the Cook Islands from 1892 to 1903, when New Zealand overprinted its own stamps
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 Pitcairn Islands: Botanica (2014)
The flora of the Pitcairn Islands consists of 81 species, of which 10 are endemic. IUCN Red List threat categories
Galapagos Post Office
Here is a fascinating video describing how mail was delivered to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. In some ways
The Kon-Tiki Expedition
Let's go back in time some 60 years. World War II had just ended and many countries were busily rebuilding
Pitcairn Islands: Paintings Issue (2015)
The Pitcairn Islands promoted paintings of the Island in the 1980s with two stamp issues released. Additional works have been
Stamps of New Caledonia: Emma the Red (2015)
The story behind the stamp is both intriguing and very touching. Known today as Emma the Red, she was a
Stamps of Vanuatu: ‘Vanuatu Cocktails’ (2015)
Your plane has landed, you have checked in to one of the stunning resorts – time to let the holiday