Mauritius to France Cover by the “Cluny Castle” (1913)
It is not often that one sees old covers from Mauritius, so we were pleased to acquire this one for
Stamps of Denmark: Sailing Ships (2015)
Over the years, Denmark has been depicted as a sea-faring nation on many postage stamps. This time, we are turning
Stamps of Iceland: National Life-Saving Association (1978)
This issue celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the National-Life-Saving Association of Iceland. It showed Winching a Survivor ashore. Designed by
New York-Cuba Shipping Line (1909)
This is an image of an Advertisement from the 1909 Stark's Guide Book & History of British Guiana. It shows
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 –
Stamps of Costa Rica: Cocos Island Map Issue (1936)
This is a specimen set of the Official version of the Maps Issue of Costa Rica featuring Cocos Island. Recess
P&O Ship Letter Card: SS Mongolia (1922)
The SS Mongolia was a steam turbine-driven twin-screw passenger-and-cargo ocean liner launched in 1922 for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam
Stamps of Latvia: Largest Latvian Sailing Ship (2016)
Latvijas Pasts has launched a new series of stamps Historical Ships of the 19th Century, and the first stamp released
Stamps of Papua: Airmail Issue (1938)
This airmail set of six stamps celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Declaration of British Possession. The design was taken from
Spain: First Floating Trade Fair Stamp (1956)
This interesting stamp (SG 1254/Scott 848) was issued in 1956. The ship, CIUDAD DE TOLEDO, with a tonnage of 10,
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 Tristan da Cunha: Ships and Explorers (2014)
The new set of four stamps from the Tristan da Cunha Post Office depicts Arctic and Antarctic Explorers and Personalities
RMS Oroya (c.1892)
This historic photographs shows The Royal Mail Ship "Oroya", Charles Bayliss 1850-1897, photographer. [Album collected and compiled during a visit
Postcard of SS Ormiston (c.1929)
For a series of superb photographs see: https://www.flickr.com/photos/anmm_thecommons/sets/72157630611919826/?ytcheck=1.
Royal Mail Steamer “Trent”
RMS Trent was a British Royal Mail paddle steamer built in 1841 by William Pitcher of Northfleet for the Royal