Friday, 22 April 2011
Gilbert and Ellice Islands
These islands were a British protectorate from 1892 and colony from 1916 until 1 January 1976. The islands were divided into two different colonies which became independent nations shortly after. The Gilbert Islands have been the major part of the nation of Kiribati since 1979, and the Ellice Islands became Tuvalu in 1978. ( Courtesy- Wikipedia )
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Stamps of French settlements in India (The Lotus Issue)
French settlements India was known as Établissements français de l'Inde.French reached India in the first half of 16th centuary. The French east india company was founded in 1664 to compete with other rivals in Colonial India (British, Dutch). The Issue date of postage stamps runs from 1892 through 1948. French India was absorbed in real India in 1948 and 1954.
stamps of Portuguese India (Goa)
Portuguese India was known as Índia Portuguesa or Estado da Índia. The Portuguese regime in India started in the year 1505 A.D and ended in 1961 A.D.The first postage stamps of Portuguese India were issued 1 October 1871 and regular issues was released in 1877. The last regular issue was released on 25 June 1960.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
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