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
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 –
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
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
Map of Japan (1920)
This map shows Japan in 1920. It includes the shipping routes. Paquebot collectors, please note!
Royal Mail Steamer “Oruba” (1910)
One black-and-white postcard survives of Bertie Sivell’s first voyage in 1910, evidently sent ashore with the pilot in Southampton. It
Shipping Postcard: Dominion Line Mail Steamer
This interesting poster postcard above shows one of the mail steamers operating on the Atlantic run for the Dominion Line.
Royal Mail Ship: Alcantara (1914-16)
This ship, not to be confused with RMS Alcantara (1926), was in service from 1914-16. It was operated by the
Australasian New Hebrides Company
The establishment of the Compagnie Caledonniene des Nouvelles-Hebrides in 1892 was with the explicit aim of establishing French control in
Pacific Islands Mail Services (1915)
This article provides a valuable insight into the postal and shipping arrangements for Pacific islands in the early part of