A Reference List to the Stamps of the Straits Settlements: Surcharged for Use in the Native Protected States (1894)

""A Reference List To The Stamps Of The Straits Settlements: Surcharged For Use In The Native Protected States (1894)"" by William Brown is a comprehensive guide to the stamps used in the Straits Settlements during the late 19th century. The book specifically focuses on the surcharged stamps that were used in the Native Protected States, which were territories under British protection in the Malay Peninsula. The book provides detailed information on the various surcharges that were applied to the stamps, including their denominations, colors, and designs. It also includes a comprehensive list of the different types of stamps that were used in the Straits Settlements during this period, along with their values and rarity.In addition to the stamp listings, the book also includes a wealth of historical information on the Straits Settlements and the Native Protected States, including their political and economic histories. The author draws on a variety of sources to provide a detailed overview of the region during this period, including government documents, contemporary newspapers, and personal accounts.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 stamp collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the history of the British Empire in Southeast Asia.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.