Philippine Islands (1913)
Sunday, October 12th, 2008: History, PhilippinesThe following is an excerpt from Nelson’s Encyclopaedia (undated but thought to be circa 1913). A group, over 3,000 in number (only 350 of which are inhabited), in the E. Indian Archipelago, extending from 4°40' to 21°10' N. lat. and 116°40' ...
Guam: The First Issue (1899)
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008: First Issues, Guam, Overprints, Pacific Islands, Philippines, Spain & ColoniesThe island of Guam, formerly administered as part of the Spanish Philippine Islands, was occupied by American troops in 1899 during the Spanish-American War.
Stamps of the Philippines: The First Issues (1854-74)
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008: Asia, Classic Stamps, First Issues, Philippines, Spain & ColoniesAdhesive stamps were adopted by the Phillipine Islands in February 1854. The stamps were printed in Manila from locally engraved plates. All stamps up to 1874 portrayed Queen Isabella II of Spain and, as in the mother country, new designs were ...
