Commonwealth Postal History

Postal History from around the Commonwealth.

Read about when each Country's first stamps were issued, when Post Offices were open and about early postal services along with notable events

 

 

  1. Mauritius 1859 1s Vermilion SG34

    The 'Post Office' Stamps of Mauritius and the Story Behind Them

    Posted: February 26, 2021
    Categories: In Depth Look at Valuable Stamps , Commonwealth Postal History
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  2. Barbados 1861 SG17 Perkins Bacon Hand Cancelled Stamp

    Jacob Perkins & The Perkins Bacon Cancelled Handstamps

    Posted: December 11, 2020
    Categories: In Depth Look at Valuable Stamps , Stamp News and Views , Commonwealth Postal History
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  3. Cape of Good Hope pair of triangles

    Cape of Good Hope Postal History

    Posted: November 19, 2020
    Categories: In Depth Look at Valuable Stamps , Commonwealth Postal History
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  4. Rocket Mail: The Postage Revolution That Never Was

    Rocket Mail: The Postage Revolution That Never Was

    Posted: May 07, 2020
    Categories: In Depth Look at Valuable Stamps , Commonwealth Postal History
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  5. Printing Processes of Postage Stamps

    Printing Processes of Postage Stamps

    Posted: April 01, 2020
    Categories: Help and Advice on Stamp Collecting , Commonwealth Postal History
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  6. Most Valuable Stamps of the British Commonwealth

    Most Valuable Stamps of the British Commonwealth

    Posted: March 26, 2020
    Categories: Help and Advice on Stamp Collecting , In Depth Look at Valuable Stamps , Commonwealth Postal History
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  7. History of The Postage Stamp

    History of The Postage Stamp

    Posted: February 28, 2020
    Categories: Help and Advice on Stamp Collecting , Stamp News and Views , Commonwealth Postal History
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