External possessions

'Java' and 'Out of Possession' (part 1)

Written in: Dutch • Cees Janssen • 31 December 2014

The following notice appeared in the Soerabaiasch Handelsblad of March 14, 1907: 'For stamp enthusiasts. Separate stamps will soon be issued for Java and Madura and for the outer possessions, with the understanding that an overprint on the stamps will show...

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