Early Malacca Stamps, Malaysia (1949~1955)

Overview

Malacca also known as Melaka is located in Southwestern of Peninsula Malaysia, the oldest historical states in Malaysia indeed. Melaka was founded and established by Parameswara, also known as Sultan Iskandar Shah, the first Sultan of Melaka in early 1400. 

Melaka was a strategic and an international port mainly for warehousing and trade which is located in the Malacca Straits. In early stage, Melaka has closed relationship with China, since it’s an important berthing point for China’s fleet and also with other countries.

Melaka was attacked and occupied by the Portuguese since 1511, subsequently ended the golden age of Malay Sultanates legacy in Melaka. Over 100 years later, took over by Dutch hands in 1641 and finally, after 150 years Dutch had handed over to British until gained it's independence under Malaya (Now known as Malaysia) in 31 August, 1957.

The 1^st. edition of Melaka stamps, vignette depicts King George IV and  2^nd. edition depicts Queen Elizabeth II.

~ Notable Collection ~

1^ST. EDITION

Type of Straits Settlements stamps inscribed "Malacca"

1949 Malacca, 1c Black, #3,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.40(M)/$0.85(U)~

1949 Malacca, 2c Orange, #4,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$1.00(M)/$0.60(U)~

1949 Malacca, 3c Green, #5,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.40(M)/$2.25(U)~

1949 Malacca, 4c Chocolate, #6,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.40(M)/$0.25(U)~

1952 Malacca, 5c Rose Voilet, #22,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$1.25(M)/$1.75(U)~

1949 Malacca, 6c Grey, #7,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.90(M)/$1.10(U)~

1949 Malacca, 8c Red Rose, #8,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.90(M)/$7.50(U)~

1952 Malacca, 8c Green, #23,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$6.00(M)/$5.25(U)~

1949 Malacca, 10c Plum, #9,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.40(M)/$0.25(U)~

1952 Malacca, 12c Rose Red, #24,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$6.00(M)/$9.50(U)~

1949 Malacca, 15c Ultramarine, #10,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$03.50(M)/$0.85(U)~

1949 Malacca, 20c Dark Green & Black, #11,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.60(M)/$7.00(U)~

1952 Malacca, 20c Ultramarine, #25,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$7.50(M)/$3.00(U)~

1949 Malacca, 25c Orange & Rose Lilac, #12,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.60(M)/$0.85(U)~

1952 Malacca, 35c Dark Violet & Rose Red, #26,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$6.00(M)/$3.75(U)~

1949 Malacca, 40c Dark Violet & Rose Red, #13,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$1.50(M)/$13.00(U)~

1949 Malacca, 50c Ultra & Black, #14,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$1.50(M)/$1.50(U)~

1949 Malacca, $1 Violet Brown & Ultra, #15,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$15.00(M)/$26.00(U)~

1949 Malacca, $2 Rose Red & Emerald, #16,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$27.50(M)/$27.50(U)~

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2^nd. EDITION

1954 Malacca, 1c Black, #29,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.25(M)/$0.75(U)~

1954 Malacca, 2c Orange, #30,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.40(M)/$1.25(U)~

1954 Malacca, 4c Chocolate, #31,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$1.50(M)/$0.25(U)~

1954 Malacca, 5c Rose Violet, #32,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.40(M)/$2.75(U)~

1954 Malacca, 6c Grey, #33,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.25(M)/$0.40(U)~

1954 Malacca, 8c Green, #34,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.55(M)/$3.00(U)~

1954 Malacca, 10c Plum, #35,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$2.00(M)/$0.25(U)~

1954 Malacca, 12c Rose Red, #36,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.40(M)/$3.25(U)~

1954 Malacca, 20c Ultramarine, #37,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.25(M)/$1.25(U)~

1954 Malacca, 25c Orange & Plum, #38,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.25(M)/$1.75(U)~

1955 Malacca, 30c Plum & Rose Red, #39,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.25(M)/$0.40(U)~

1954 Malacca, 35c Violet Brown & Rose Red, #40,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$0.25(M)/$1.50(U)~

1954 Malacca, 50c Ultra & Black, #41,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$4.00(M)/$2.75(U)~

1954 Malacca, $1 Violet Brown & Ultra, #42,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$7.50(M)/$12.00(U)~

1954 Malacca, $2 Rose Red & Green, #43,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$29.00(M)/$45.00(U)~

1954 Malacca, $5 Chocolate & Emerald, #44,

Wmk. MSCA, Typo, Perf. 18, MNH

~$29.00(M)/$47.50(U)~

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