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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 15:30:30 GMT
Brunei is a tiny nation on the island of Borneo, in 2 distinct sections surrounded by Malaysia and the South China Sea. It's known for its beaches and biodiverse rainforest, much of it protected within reserves. The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is home to the opulent Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque and its 29 golden domes. The capital's massive Istana Nurul Iman palace is the residence of Brunei’s ruling sultan. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan King: Hassanal Bolkiah Currency: Brunei dollar Population: 417,784 (2013) World Bank Official language: Malay MALAYA-BORNEO EXHIBITION OVERPRINTS. These were produced from a setting of 30 examples, applied twice to overprint the complete sheet of 60 stamps. SG 51b (broken E) & 53 Three prominent overprint flaws exist, each occurring on all the stamps in two vertical rows of the sheet. SG J1 Japanese Occupancy 1942 After the cessation of hostilities with the Japanese, postal services were re-introduced by the British Military Administration. These can be valuable and forgeries exist. Forgeries are often found inverted. Genuine top, forgery on the bottom Gee-Ma ForgeriesPost offices under B.M.A. control were opened at Brunei Town and Kuala Bela it on 17 December 1945 where B.M.A. overprints on the stamps of NORTH BORNEO and SARAWAK were used until the reappearance of Brunei issues on 2 January 1947. 1947 GVI Series SG 79 & 80 Higher CV 80ab SG 81 & 82
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 14:02:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 13:07:11 GMT
Rest of GVI issue Sultan Ahmed Tajudin Silver Jubilee and Water Village. Wmk Mult Script CA. P 13. 1949 (22 Sept). SG93-95 75th Anniv of Universal Postal Union. Nos. 114/17 of Antigua. 1949 (10 Oct). SG 96-99
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Sept 18, 2018 7:58:11 GMT
Some used stamps of Brunei from both 1907-10 and 1908-22 issues. Printed in Recess by De La Rue. Wmk: Multiple Crown CA, Perf 14
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