Background The Singapore-Malaya 1955 Definitive Series stamps, also known as the "Queen Elizabeth II" series, are a set of postage stamps issued jointly by Singapore and Malaya on 1 August 1955. This series was significant as it marked the first time Singapore and the Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) jointly issued a set of definitive... Continue Reading →
New South Wales 3D purple stamp duty (1940-1960s) Australia - Queensland Railways Brisbane Watermark 3D 1/4D Blue and Black Customs Duty, London stamp. Customs Duty stamps were used to pay the duty on printed matter, price lists and circulars coming from abroad. They were issued at the origin, so they were inscribed LONDON at foot.... Continue Reading →
The Kangaroo and Map stamps were first issued in 1913 and are so named because they picture a kangaroo superimposed over a simplified map of Australia in white. These stamps are more than 100 years old but thanks to Dad's meticulous care, many of them are still in very good condition. On the internet, there... Continue Reading →
Background Reference: Google English Translation of https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prangko_Asian_Games This 24 series stamp collection was published on 20 May 1962. The stamps showcase various Indonesia landmarks related to the event such as Hotel Indonesia ,Main Stadium, and many of the sports events. These stamps were introduced during the time when Indonesia's rupiah was plunging in value due... Continue Reading →
Reference used for identification: http://www.kgvistamps.com/articles/Malaya-Pahang-1935/Malaya-Pahang-1935.html 1935-41 Malaya - Pahang State $5 Red and Green MINT SG46 5x5 25 sheet, 6 x 5, 2 x 5 1935-41 Malaya - Pahang State 8c Rose Red 2x4 sheet; SG36 1935-41 Malaya - Pahang State 8c Rose Red 3x6 (18) sheet; SG36 1935-41 Malaya - Pahang State 15c Ultramarine... Continue Reading →
This gallery showcases some of Dad's Mint stamp sheets from between 1930s to 1940s. Identification Reference: http://www.kgvistamps.com/articles/Malaya-Perak-1938/Malaya-Perak-1938.html Perak 1938-41 30c Dull Purple & Orange Sultan Iskendar Shah - SG 116 10x10 100 MINT Closeup Perak 1938-41 15c Blue Sultan Iskendar Shah - SG 114 10x10(100) MINT Sheet Reference: http://kgvi-mach16.blogspot.com/2009/11/malaya-negeri-sembilan-1935-41-arms-of.html 1935-41 Back Coat of Arms on... Continue Reading →
A Short Tribute to Dad Its been 8 years since Dad went home to the Lord in 2013; but when organizing Dad's collection of stamps and coins, emotions and memories come flooding back how he patiently explained to me when I was a rebellious teenager and young adult some of this precious collection of stamps,... Continue Reading →
FACES of TIME MUSEUM - Watches, Clocks, Stamps, Coins and other Collectibles 