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North Borneo stamps, postal history and local history

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Variations of the Labuan D8 cancellation

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  The double ring Labuan D8 cancellation was used during the administration by the Straits Settlements between January 1910 and August 1913....
Friday, 18 July 2025

A Labuan transit stationary postcard from the German Caroline Islands

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  This is a very unusual and rare item of postal history with a Labuan connection. It was posted at Angaur which is the southernmost island ...
Friday, 11 July 2025

Some nice cancellations

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  Labuan stamps were valid in North Borneo between 1890 and 1906 and vice versa when it was administered by the British North Borneo Company...
Saturday, 28 June 2025

Some recently acquired maps of North Borneo

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I recently acquired these maps as part of a private philatelic collection which also included some amazing old North Borneo postal and fisca...
Thursday, 19 June 2025

Around the world covers that visited North Borneo

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These two items are plainly philatelic and contrived by the same person in Scotland UK. Otherwise, it would be impossible to see such beauti...
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Originally from Sandakan, I have collected NB intermitently since chilhood but assembled the main part of my collection since arriving in the UK in 1975. I have always been fascinated by the use of 3 different written languages on a lot of NB stamps. Together with Labuan, this must be unique. I shall update my posts from time to time as I get further information. This is an evolving animal. I hope this blog is of some interest to everyone. I would like to aim some posts toward the novice in the hope that I could stir some interest in young Sabahans in this aspect of our history and culture. On the other hand, if my enthusiasm gets the better of me, my apologies for rambling on. This is a middling collection which is still growing but should be achievable by most with time and dedication. Pergo et Perago "I proceed I strive and I accomplish". Any original images and information here should only used with permission and this source acknowledged. There is still a certain etiquette in this day and age.
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