Old Stamps Of The United States Of America - Part II

1.    COLUMBUS IN SIGHT OF LAND AND LANDING OF COLUMBUS - ISSUED 1892

2.   ARBOR DAY - ISSUED 1932

3.   CHICAGO CENTURY OF PROGRESS - ISSUED 1933

4.   SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE STATEHOOD OF KENTUCKY - ISSUED 1942

5.  STATEHOOD OF  TEXAS - ISSUED 1945

6.   SALUTING YOUNG AMERICA - ISSUED 1948

7.   ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN TURNERS - ISSUED 1948

8.   AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION - ISSUED 1950

9.   NATIONAL CAPITAL SESQUICENTENNIAL - ISSUED 1950

10.   THE ANNIVERSARY OF STATEHOOD OF COLORADO - ISSUED 1951

11.  IN HONOUR OF DOCTORS' PROFESSION 

13.   WORLD WAR II OVERRUN NATION STAMPS - ISSUED 1943

14.   WORLD WAR II OVERRUN NATIONS STAMPS - ISSUED 1943

15.   WORLD WAR II OVERRUN NATIONS STAMPS -ISSUED 1943 ( KOREA WAS INCLUDED LATER 1944 BY THE ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT )

Old Stamps Of The United States ( Great American Leaders ) - Part I

Postal history of the U.S started with the delivery of stampless letters whose cost was borne by the receiving person and followed later by pre-paid letters which finally became compulsory for all letters to bear nationally issued adhesive stamps . After the Revolutionary War, a national postal system was established. The U.S government introduced the first adhesive stamps in the denominations of 5 cents and 10 cents on July 1st. 1847 and was made mandatory the use of stamps on letters in 1855. U.S stamps of early issues showed face or bust of American presidents or famous statesmen. When the use of stamps became a good revenue source, the post office started issuing commemorative stamps like important national expositions and anniversaries of significant American historical events.Today besides self-adhesive stamps, post office clerks now use postal value indication ( PVI ) which are computer labels, instead of stamps. Besides PVI, the United States post office now sells non-denominated " forever " stamps for use on first class and international mails.

1. IST. US PRESIDENT - GEORGE WASHINGTON ( 1732 - 1799 )

2. 1ST. US PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON ( 1732 - 1799 )

3. 1ST. US PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON ( 1732 - 1799 )

4. 1ST. US PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON ( 1732 - 1799 )

5. 1ST. US PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON ( 1732 - 1799 )

6.   BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ( 1706 - 1809 ) - He is the only founding father to have signed all four of the documents establishing US - declaration of independence, alliance with France, Treaty of Paris and the US Constitution.

7.  16TH. US PRESIDENT - ABRAHAM LINCOLN ( 1809 - 1865 )

8.   SAMUAL GOMPERS ( 1850 - 1924 ) -  The 1st. and longest serving president of the American Federation of Labour.

9.  FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ( 1867 - 1959 ) - A great American leader in modern architecture.

10.   GEORGE C. MARSHALL  ( 1880 - 1959 ) - A famous military leader in American history.

11.   GENERAL PULASKI ( 1745 - 1779 ) - George Washington's distinguished and brilliant military tactician.

12.   ROBERT E. LEE ( 1807 - 1870 ) - Greatest military commander of the American Civil War.

13.   GENERAL VON STENBEN ( 1730 - 1794 ) - A great military leader who fought the key battles that led to the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.

14.   PATRICK HENRY ( 1736 - 1799 ) - A Virginian lawyer and politician and was one of the leading figures of the American Revolutionary period.

15.   HARLAN F. STONE ( 1872 - 1946 ) - A chief justice of the US Supreme Court who believes in liberal practices.

16.   THOMAS A. EDISON ( 1847 - 1931 ) - A scientist behind such innovations as the phonograph, light bulb and early motion picture cameras.

17.   32ND. PRESIDENT OF THE US -FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ( 1882 - 1945 )

18.   MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE ( 1757 - 1834 ). George Washington's great general of French royal family during the struggle for American independence.

19.   CLARA BARTON ( 1821 - 1912 ). The American Red Cross Founder

20..   DR. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ( 1864 - 1943 ) - A great American Botanist, Chemist and Scientist.

Malaysian First Day Covers - Malaysian Public Transport ( Trains In Sabah ) - Issued 28th. Dec 2015

The history of rail services in Sabah started with the introduction of The British North Borneo Chartered Company in 1896, known as the North Borneo Railway. It was originally intended primarily to transport tobacco from the interior to the coastal areas for export. In 1963, the North Borneo Railway was renamed Sabah State Railway Department ( JKNS ). The railway operated by JKNS - under the Sabah State Ministry of Infrastructure is the only railway services in Sabah. Trains in Sabah are using diesel locomotives such as Diesel Multiple Units ( DMU ), Railbus and Hitachi Diesel Hydraulic Locomotive. Besides the regular train services, JKNS is also collaborating with Sutera Harbour Travel to introduce the North Borneo Railway Historical Tour from Tanjung Aru to Papar with a steam-powered train named as British Vulcan 15 steam engine a 1956 locomotive . The North Borneo Railway Historical Tour  was officially launched on 22nd. January 2000 in honour of Kota Kinabalu achieving city status on 02nd. February 2000.

MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - MALAYSIAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT ( TRAINS IN SABAH ) - 28 / DEC / 2015

MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - MALAYSIAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT ( TRAINS IN SABAH ) - 28 / DEC / 2015

Malaysian First Day Cover - Four Nation Stamp Exhibition ( Traditional Attire ) - Issued 4 till 6 December 2015

Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia are countries known to be rich in cultures and traditions and thus have many different types of attires.  In conjunction with Four Nation Stamp Exhibition, hosted by Malaysia on the 04th.until 06th.of December 2015, a special stamp issue representing the theme " Traditional Attires " is given prominence to represent each country taking part in the exhibition. Among the costumes  representing Malaysia are " Baju Melayu / Baju Kurung, Baju Kebaya Panjang, Baju Kebaya Pendek, Baju Kurung Kedah and Baju Pahang" . Indonesia comes out with " Kesatrian Ageng ", Singapore with
 " Cheongsam " while Thailand with " Suea Bhraratcha-than for men and Thai Chakkraphat for women "

1. MALAYSIAN FIRST DAY COVER - A FOUR NATION STAMP EXHIBITION ENTITLED TRADITIONAL ATTIRES - ISSUED 04 TILL 06 DECEMBER 2015.

Old And New Stamps Of Estonia ( Europe )

The stamps of Estonia are issued by the postal administration Eesti Post which is the country's only provider of universal postal service. Estonia was under Swedish Empire in 1625 and was then administratively divided between the north and south Estonia, a division which lasted until the early of 20th. century. On the 26th. September 1632, a public notice " Postordnung " was declared which marked the opening date for general mail in Estonia. The first Estonian stamps inscribed " Eesti Post " were issued on November 24th. 1918 and were used concurrently with some Russian stamps overprinted for use in Estonia. Estonia joined the UPU on 19th. May 1922. Eesti Post issues an average of 25 - 30 different stamps. The most popular themes are lighthouses, architectural monuments, folk costumes, birds, animals as well as Christmas stamps.

1.  ISSUED 1920 - VIKING SHIP

2.  ISSUED 1920

3.   1920 IMPERF OVERPRINT

4. ISSUED 1939 - THE SEWING MACHINE

5. ISSUED 1922 - 1928 - WEAVER AND THE BLACKSMITH

6. EESTI POST - ISSUED 1918 -1919 FIRST POSTAGE STAMP OF ESTONIA ( LEFT BELOW )

7. ISSUED 1922 - 1928 - WEAVER AND BLACKSMITH

8. ISSUED 1930

9.   SEMI POSTAL GERMAN OCCUPATION OF ESTONIA - IMPERF.

10.  SEMI POSTAL GERMAN OCCUPATION OF ESTONIA - PERF

11. NEW STAMP

12. 1936 - 1940 - KONSTANTINE PATS

13.  ISSUED 1940 - GERMAN OCCUPATION OF ESTONIA

14. NEW STAMPS - 1991 - MAP AND FLAG OF ESTONIA

15. NEW STAMPS - COAT OF ARMS OF ESTONIA - 1991

16. NEW STAMPS - COAT OF ARMS OF ESTONIA - 1991

17. NEW STAMPS - COAT OF ARMS OF ESTONIA - 1991

18. NEW STAMPS