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Japanese General Kenji Doihara inspects soldiers of the Indian National Army. The INA, made up of Indian nationalists, aimed to deliver Indian independence from the United Kingdom with the assistance of Japan and possessed around 40,000 fighters at its peak. Singapore, Malay Peninsula. 1944.

Battleship Malaya and battleship Minotaur in Scapa Flow, February-April 1916

Singapore as a city-state was founded by Stamford Raffles in 1819 as a trading post for the British East India Company, having nominally been part of the Sultanate of Johor before that, and as such, under the control of the Dutch out of Malacca.  Shortly after Raffles’ imperial initiative, the British officially took control of Singapore, creating the Straits Settlements colony (which also included much of modern day Malaysia), a geopolitical entity that existed until after WWII (during which conflict Singapore was occupied by the Japanese - a terrible time).  In the post-WWII period, Singapore briefly joined Malaysia officially, in time to declare independence from Britain, and shortly after that declared independence from Malaysia also, establishing the Republic of Singapore in 1965.  Singapore is considered an Asian Tiger economy and ranks high in most positive statistics - including tying with Japan for having the number one passport in the world (a Singaporean passport will get you visa-free or visa-upon-arrival access to 189 countries and territories worldwide).  For fun, read (or watch) Crazy Rich Asians to get an idea about how the wealthy (old wealthy) Singaporean set lives.

Stamp details:
Stamp on top:
Issued on: September 1, 1948
From: Singapore, Crown Colony of Singapore
MC #1

Middle stamp:
Issued on: August 9, 1966
From: Singapore, Republic of Singapore
MC #74

Stamp on bottom:
Issued on: August 5, 2015
From: Singapore, Republic of Singapore
MC #BL213

Recognized as a sovereign state by the UN: Yes (since September 21, 1965)
Official name: Republic of Singapore; Republik Singapura; 新加坡共和国; சிங்கப்பூர் குடியரசு
Member of the Universal Postal Union: Yes (since January 8, 1966)

Riau-Lingga Sultanate Tin Ship Token and Fish (Ikan) Katun Token (1824-1911) (Provenance: Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Indonesia). These token types are unlisted in all catalogues including Saran Singh’s “The Encyclopedia of The Coins of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei 1400-1967″. It was mentioned in John N. Miksic’s “Singapore the Silk Road of the Sea 1300-1800″ as one of the archaeological artefacts excavated in Bintan.  The artefact excavated is similar to the ship in this collection.

Perak Tin Turtle (Kura Kura) Token (Provenance: Tanjung Pinang, Bintan, Indonesia). This is listed as SS 41 in Saran Singh’s “The Encyclopedia of the Coins of Malaysia Singapore and Brunei 1400-1967″. Many of the Malaysian tin coins are actually manufactured or deposited in Bintan, Indonesia even including the Terengganu Pohon Pitis.

Singapore 1962 National Day FDC First Day Private Cover designed by Low Seng San and addressed to his PO Box. According to David Chang’s “Singapore Malaya Early Private Covers” book, this is limited to 400 pieces only.

Malaya 1957 Merdeka FDC First Day Private Cover designed by S.C. Chan from Singapore. This is addressed to Singapore, to the home of the designer S.C. Chan himself.

Third Anniversary of the Surrender of Singapore Cover with Registration Tab and Censor Postmark (15 Feb 1945)

Riau-Lingga Sultanate Tin Ship Token 1824-1911 (Provenance: Tanjung Pinang, Bintan, Indonesia)

The Encyclopedia of the Coins of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei 1400-1967 (Saran Singh) 2nd Press Malaysia Numismatic Society/International Stamp & Coin Sdn Bhd 1996 Hardcover

Terengganu Tin Money Tree Pohon Pitis 11 of 13 coins (with mark Kali Malik al-Adil; The Reign of the Just Ruler; this Pohon Pitis type unlisted in Saran Singh catalogue, but Pitis likely SS 33) (Provenance: Tanjung Pinang, Bintan, Indonesia)

Perak Tin Cockerel (Ayam) Token (Provenance: Tanjung Pinang, Bintan, Indonesia). This is listed as SS 56 in Saran Singh’s “The Encyclopedia of the Coins of Malaysia Singapore and Brunei 1400-1967″. Missing base and 3 of its tail feathers.

Kotak Sireh (Betel Box) Silverware Oval Batavia Dutch Colonial Design Tepak Sirih Bertekad

Peranakan Silver Coins Belt with Buckle (consisting of King George VI 10 Cents Malaya Coins)

Paper Currencies of the Straits Settlements, Malaya, British North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei Hardcover Book (Collection of Dr Chan Chin Cheung)  Published 1991

13 September 1963 Malaysia Celebration First Day Private Covers Featuring Lee Kuan Yew (& Tunku Abdul Rahman) (according to the book “Singapore Malaya Early Private Covers”- David Chang, the two covers are made by Malayan Stamp Agency)

1900 Straits Settlements Queen Victoria 50 Cents NGC XF Details

1919 Straits Settlements King & Emperor George V Silver Dollar NGC MS 64 (Rare Population)

1908 Straits Settlements King & Emperor Edward VII Silver Dollar NGC AU 58

Riau-Lingga Sultanate Tin Ship Tokens 1824-1911 (Provenance: Tanjung Pinang, Bintan, Indonesia)

Early 1900s Malay Ogival Form Brass Belt Buckle (Pending Busana Melayu)

Early 1900s Peranakan Straits Chinese Bantal Kepala Octagonal Repoussed Silver Pillow Bolster Ends Pair

Ivory Hulu Jawa Demam type Keris Hilt (Ukiran Sumatra- Palembang)

Perak Tampang Pagoda Tin Ingots (1800s Late Type with Tampok Manggis mint mark)

1917-1919 Straits Settlements 10 Cents and 25 Cents Acting Treasurer Banknotes PMG 35-64 NET

Early 1900s Ornate Kotak Sireh/Tepak Sirih Bertekad (Betel Box) Repoussé Silver  Silverware Large (Provenance: Tanjung Pinang)