A Reference List To The Stamps Of The Straits Settlements

A Reference List to the Stamps of the Straits Settlements: Surcharged for use in the Native Protected States (1894) is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Brown. The book is a reference list of the stamps issued by the Straits Settlements, which were surcharged for use in the Native Protected States. It was first published in 1894 and has since become a valuable resource for philatelists, stamp collectors, and historians.The Straits Settlements were a group of British colonies located in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. The stamps issued by the Straits Settlements were also used in the Native Protected States, which were territories under British protection, such as Perak, Selangor, and Negri Sembilan.The book provides a detailed description of each stamp, including its design, color, and denomination. It also includes information on the surcharges that were added to the stamps for use in the Native Protected States. The book is organized by stamp type, making it easy for collectors to find the information they need.In addition to the stamp listings, the book also includes a brief history of the Straits Settlements and the Native Protected States. It also provides information on the postal history of the region, including the routes and rates of postage.Overall, A Reference List to the Stamps of the Straits Settlements: Surcharged for use in the Native Protected States (1894) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the stamps and postal history of Southeast Asia. Its detailed listings and historical information make it a must-have for collectors and historians alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.