Korea

1902 Scott 34 3ch orange "Emperor's Crown"

40th year of Reign of Emperor Gojong

Quick History
The Korean Empire, succeeding the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), was proclaimed in 1897, and lasted until the invasion of Imperial Japan in 1910. On August 22, 1910, Japan annexed the Korean peninsula.

Map of Great Korean Empire

The Joseon Dynasty was under the influence of China for centuries, but came under Japanese hegemony in 1895. Administrative control by Japan was assumed in 1904, and all Korean stamps were withdrawn by 1905. Stamps of Japan were used in Korea from 1905-1946.

Stamps of Korea (or Corea) were issued from 1884-85, and then, from 1895-1903.

The alternative name for Korea- "Tai Han" was used for a few years after 1897.

The Capital was Seoul (Although concurrently, it was known as Hanesong (Josean era), Keijo (Japanese- 1907-1945), and Gyeongseong (Korean). Korea's population was 22,000,000 in 1938.

Korean Peninsula
Note: re"Yellow Sea" and "Sea of Japan"?
Note: Koreans today prefer the names"West Sea" and "East Sea" respectively

Obviously, for the Korean peninsula, much changed following the defeat of Japan in WW II. After the 1950-53 Korean War, Korea has remained divided between North Korea and South Korea.

1885 Scott "4" 50m green

Not placed in use

Into the Deep Blue
The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has, for Korea 1884-1903, 55 major descriptive numbers. Of those, 17 are $10 or less (31%).

Clearly, Korea is moderately expensive for WW classical collectors.

100 Mon = 1 Tempo
5 Poon = 1 Cheun
100 Sen = 1 Yen
1000 Re = 100 Cheun = Weun

A closer look at the stamps and issues

1884 Scott 2 10 mon blue "Yin Yang"

The first stamps was issued in November 1884 during the Joseon dynasty. But the Post Office was burned down (Gaspin Coup) in December 1884, so only the 5m rose and 10m blue of the issue were used, and then, not much.

So one will find the 5m and 10m unused in collections (CV $10+-$50+). Scott states there are counterfeits and reprints.

Three more stamps were printed, but not issued. What happened to them?

1885 Scott "5" 100m blue & pink "Yin Yang"

Not placed in use

As one could guess, the three unissued stamps also entered the philatelic mainstream. They are listed in my 1947 Scott catalogue with a notation that they were never placed in use.

But the current catalogue has delisted them (Scott 3-5), but does have an illustration, as well as a value ($4-$8).

Frankly, they are such gorgeous classically designed stamps, I can see why they have remained popular, and can be found commonly in collections.

1895 Scott 9 50p purple (II) "Yin Yang"

No new stamps were issued for 10 years. Then, in 1895, a four stamp set, as illustrated, was produced (CV $10+-$20+).

Note the Type II 50p purple has a period after the "50", while the Type I does not.

Taeguek

The stamps have in their center design a Taegeuk symbol. The design is found as early as the 7th century from excavations in Korea.

The symbol refers to an ultimate reality from which all things derive.

1897 Scott 13 50p purple, red overprint

"Tae Han"

The preceding issue of four stamps were overprinted "Tae Han" in 1897 (CV $10+). "Tae Han" essentially means "Korea", which is the westernized name.

1900-01 Scott 22 4ch carmine, perforation 11

The Korean Empire had a change in currency to Re/Cheun/Weun in 1900, and consequently, a new 14 major number set was issued (CV $3+-$10+ for 11 stamps).

Scott has the major numbers as perforation 11, save for the Scott 20 2ch blue, which is perforation 10.

Be aware there is also a 2ch pale blue (Scott 20B) with a different design.

1900-01 Scott 21b 3ch orange red, perforation 10

There are also nine minor numbers listed by Scott with perforation 10. Fortunately, as they are almost as common as the major number perforation 11 stamps, the Steiner (Deep Blue) has additional spaces for them.

For BB collectors, check to see if the stamp is perforation 10 or 11.

1902 Scott 34 3ch orange "Emperor's Crown"

For the 40th year of the reign of Emperor Gojong, this strikingly designed stamp was issued in 1902. This stamp was also used for the post header. ;-)

Note the Latin script is in French, rather than English.

Emperor Gojong was forced to abdicate by the Japanese in 1907, and his son, Sunjong, assumed the Emperor role.

1903 Scott 39 2re slate "Falcon"

The last classic Korean issue was produced in 1903, and has 13 stamps in the set (CV $6+-$10+ for 8 stamps). Note the "Seoul" postmark on the illustrated stamp.

The "Falcon" long has been a symbol of elegant prowess.

By 1905, the Korean and Japanese postal systems were amalgamated, and Korean stamps were no longer issued.

Deep Blue

My Deep Blue (Steiner) album has four pages for classical Korea. As mentioned, the Steiner also provides spaces for the nine minor number perforation 10 stamps of the 1900-01 issue.

1900-01 Scott 18 2re gray

Big Blue
Big Blue '69, on one page, has 26 spaces. Coverage is 45%.

BB clearly has a nice selection, considering the moderately expensive nature of the stamps.

Note the country is under "Korea" in the '69 and '97 editions, and under "Corea" in the '41/'43'47 editions.

Observations...

• BB does have spaces for the three 1885 stamps that were never placed in use. Remember that Scott no longer lists these stamps ( Scott "3","4","5"). But the stamps are often found in collections, and have great Korean classical designs. So, O.K. with me. ;-)

• As one would expect with the higher Korean CV prices, BB has spaces for nine stamps with $10+-$20+ valuation. None cross the $35 "Most Expensive" threshold, though.

• Be aware that the 1900-01 issue is found with perforation 11 (major), and perforation 10 (mostly minor) varieties. Check your stamps.

Checklist

1884-85*
2,"3","4","5",

1895
6,7,8,9,

1900
18,19,20,21,22,23,24,

1901-02
20B, 35,36,37,34,

1903
39,40,41,42,(43),(44),

End

Comments
A) Expensive stamps ($10 threshold):
1884 Scott 2 10m blue ($10+)
1895 Scott 6 5p green ($10+)
1895 Scott 7 10p deep blue ($10+)
1895 Scott 8 25p maroon ($20+)
1895 Scott 9 50p purple (10+)
1900 Scott 20 2ch blue ($10+)
1900 Scott 22 4ch carmine ($10+)
1902 Scott 34 3ch orange ($10+)
1903 (Scott 44) 5ch yellow brown ($10+)
B) (  ) around a number indicates a blank space choice.
C) *1884-85- Scott "3","4","5" are no longer in the catalogue, as these stamps were never placed in use. Nevertheless, they are common in collections.

1903 Scott 40 1ch violet brown "Falcon"

Out of the Blue
 I have a new favorite country. ;-)

Note: Maps appears to be in the public domain

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Kionga

May 29, 1916 Scott 1 1/2c on 100r blue on blue

"Kionga" red overprint/surcharge  on Lourenco Marques Stamp

Quick History
The border of German East Africa and Portuguese East Africa followed the Rovuma river. The exception was at the Rovuma river outlet to the Indian Ocean, where the Germans had established an outpost on the south side of the river.

This outpost was called Kionga (now Quionga), and had a population of 4,000 in 1910. This small area of 200 square miles (550 square kilometers) became known as the "Kionga Triangle" because of subsequent events that occurred during  WW I.

1914 Border between German East Africa and Portuguese East Africa

Red arrow on Kionga Triangle

The illustrated map shows the borders between the two colonial possessions in 1914. Note the small "Kionga Triangle" of land just south of the Rovuma river outlet to the Indian Ocean. This was part of German East Africa.

Closeup of "Kionga Triangle" (Red arrow)

Portugal entered the war on the Allied side on March 9, 1916. Portugal elected to attack the Kionga Triangle, which it had coveted since 1887.  Though the Germans were quite occupied with the British and Belgian advances into German East Africa, it still was not easy for the Portuguese troops.

Portuguese trenches on the south side of the Rovuma River

The Portuguese garrison took Kionga. Then they attempted to occupy the north bank of the Rovuma River, but had a heavy loss of 33 men. They retreated to the south side of the river and remained there.

 Portuguese troops occupying Kionga

In the meantime postage stamps from Lourenco Marques (Now the city of Maputo, and the Capital of Mozambique) were overprinted/surcharged for use in Kionga.

Subsequently, the Treaty of Versailles awarded the Kionga Triangle to the newly named Portuguese colony of Mozambique. 

The larger portion of the rest of German East Africa was mandated to Britain (Tanganyika), while a smaller north-western portion was given to Belgium ( Ruandi-Urundi).

1916 Scott 2 1c on 100r blue on blue

Into the Deep Blue

The Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has, for Kionga, the 1916 four stamp set of overprinted/surcharged Lourenco Marques Scott 149 100r blue on blue stamps.

That's it: Four stamps. ;-)

The CV for each stamp is $10+ used, $20+ unused.

A closer look at the stamp issue
100 Centovos = 1 Escudo

1916 Scott 3 2 1/2c on 100r blue on blue

The four stamp set all use the basic Lourenco Marques Scott 149, which was then overprinted "Kionga", and has a different surcharge for each stamp.

The Kionga set was released May 29, 1916 for presumptively the use of occupying Portuguese troops- and in no small measure- to add international credibility for the land spoils of war.

Deep Blue

Deep Blue's one page layout for Kionga

Deep Blue (Steiner) has one page for Kionga, and, as one would expect, provides four spaces for the entire philatelic output for Kionga. The territory became part of Mozambique after WW I.

The '69 Big Blue

Big Blue

Big Blue '69, on one line on one page (sharing with Karelia, Kiachau, and Marienwerder), has four spaces for the entire output of Kionga. Yes, BB includes spaces for all the stamps.

The '69 page is located after the Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika section.

The '41/'43/'47 editions likewise have Kionga after Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika.

All four spaces cross the CV $10+ threshold.

Checklist

1916

1,2,3,4,

End

Comments

A) Expensive stamps ($10 threshold):

Scott 1  1/2c on 100r blue on blue ($10+)

Scott 2  1c on 100r blue on blue ($10+)

Scott 3  2 1/2c on 100r blue on blue ($10+)

Scott 4  5c on 100r blue on blue ($10+)

1922 map of east Africa

Note the "Kionga Triangle" here is mislabled as part of Tanganyika

Out of the Blue

What is more fun than learning about the detailed history of WW I?

When stamp issues are involved. ;-)

Note: Maps, pics, appear to be in the public domain. (Red arrows on maps are my addition.)

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Kiauchau

1905-16 Scott 42 $2 1/2 slate & carmine

Kaiser's Yacht "Hohenzollern"

Quick History
Kiauchau (or Kiautschou) was a German colony between 1898-1914 located in China on Jiaozhou Bay along the Shandong Peninsula and the Yellow Sea.

Shandong Peninsula

After the murder of two German missionary priests, the Germans seized the Chinese munitions depot located on Jiaozhou Bay in 1897. Then, through subsequent negotiations, they obtained a 99 year lease from the Chinese government.

"The Kiautschou Bay concession"

The area consisted of 213 square miles (552 square kilometers) around Jiaozhou Bay.

Imperial German Navy occupying the munitions depot, 1898

Tsingtao (Tsingtau, Qingdao) was founded, and the Germans developed streets, buildings, electrification, a sewer system, and a water supply. Tsingtao was always under the command of the Imperial Navy, and not the Imperial Colonial Office, because of its strategic location.

City map of Tsingtao, 1912

In 1914, the population was approximately 190,000. Today, Qingdao is a metropolis of 8 million.

Tsingtao Pilsner

A brewery was also founded in 1903.The Tsingtao pilsner is the most popular exported beer from China.

The Siege of  Tsingtao, Japanese Lithograph

With the WW I outbreak, Japan joined the Allies, and they, and a much smaller contingent of British, lay siege to Tsingtao. Capitulation and occupation occurred on November 16, 1914.

After WW I, the territory was awarded to...Japan.  !!!

Naturally, this did not sit well with the Chinese. This sparked the "May Fourth Movement", with a significant surge in Chinese nationalism 

Eventually, the lands were given back to China in 1922.

1901 Scott 11 5pf green

Into the Deep Blue.

The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has, from 1900-1916, 42 major descriptions for the stamps of Kiauchau. Of those, 12 are CV $1+-$3+ ( 29%). 

In addition, there are 12 Scott listings (A1-A12) with the German Offices in China stamp overprint and cancellations from Kiauchau, beginning in 1898. CV for the least expensive is $9+.

100 Pfenning = 1 Mark

100 Cents = 1 Dollar (1905)

The surcharged "5 Pfg, 5 Pf" Tsingtao issued nine stamps of 1900 are quite expensive ( CV $50+-$30,000 +), have been counterfeited, and are out of the league of almost all general classical era collectors. I will say no more about them. ;-)

A closer look at the stamps and issues

As expected, The familiar "Hohenzollern" design is used here for the colonies issues.

1901 Scott 10 3pf brown

The unwatermarked 1901 issue consisted of 13 stamps, with denominations from 3 Pfennig to 5 Mark The lower denominations are typographed, while the higher ones are engraved. CV is $1+ - $15+ for 8 stamps.

1909 Scott 35 4c carmine

Watermarked 135, Lozenges

The 1905 issue was in cents/dollars, but otherwise was similar in design to the 1901 issue. There are 10 stamps in the set, and they are unwatermarked. CV is $1+-$5+ for 4 stamps.

The next issue, from 1905-16, is the same as the 1905 issue, except it is watermarked. CV is $1+- $10+ for 8 stamps.

The illustration above is from the later watermarked issue.

Note the nice "Hafen" (Harbour) Kiautschou postmark with date May 9, 1911.

Lozenges watermark (wmk 125)

The Lozenges watermark is usually apparent without much difficulty.

1908 Scott 37 20c lake & black, wmk Lozenges

The 20c and 40c of this issue are typographed, and bicolored. Great image.

1905-16 Scott 42 $2 1/2 slate & carmine, wmk Lozenges

Kaiser's Yacht "Hohenzollern"

The higher values are engraved, as illustrated. A really great looking image. :-)

Deep Blue

The Pfennig/Mark issue in Deep Blue

The Steiner pages (Deep Blue) are two in number, and have all the major Scott numbers with a space. If one is picky about separating the unwatermarked/watermarked series, then the spaces are much appreciated. ;-)

1901 Scott 12 10pf carmine

Note postmark, which is a "1898" Type B in Scott

Big Blue

Big Blue '69 has Kiauchau on one line of one page (along with Karelia, Kionga, Marienwerder), after the Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika entry. No doubt the '97 has Kiauchau on its own page. Kiauchau is found for the '41/'43/'47 editions just after Japan.

All of the editions have eight spaces: 3 for the 1900 issue, and 5 for either the 1905 or 1905-16 issue.

Coverage is 19%.

For the "1905-10 " spaces:  Either the unwatermarked (Scott 23-27) or the watermarked (Scott 33-37) stamps may be placed in the spaces. But the CV can be much higher for the unwatermarked issue, so checking for watermarks is a good idea. ;-)

No stamp spaces require a CV $10 or higher stamp.

Checklist

1900

10,11,12,

1905-10*

23 or 33, 24 or 34, 25 or 35, 26 or 36, 27 or 37,

End

Comments

A) Expensive stamps ($10 threshold): None

B) *1905-10 - either the unwatermarked (Scott 23-27) or the watermarked (Scott 33-37) stamps may be placed in the spaces.

1909 Scott 34 2c green

Out of the Blue

If one wants to have a rewarding adventure, spend more time exploring  the history of Kiauchau. Fascinating.

Note: Maps, pic appear to be in the public domain.

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Former German Governor Headquarters in Qingdao

Kenya, Uganda, & Tanzania

1935 Scott 48 10c black & yellow "Lion"

Quick History
The Classic Specialized 1840-1940 Scott Catalogue has these British colonies and protectorates under "Kenya, Uganda, & Tanzania". But it should more properly be called for this time period "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika", as Tanzania was not formed until 1964 with the merger of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. In order not to confuse, I have kept the post title for those that need to know where to find the stamps in the Scott catalogue.

But it is even a bit more confusing than that.

The catalogue puts the 1921 issue of "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates" with this group, while earlier issues of the "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates" are under their own entry. More about that later.

And the grouping "Kenya and Uganda" is found here also for the years 1922-27.

It was not until 1935-1963, that the stamps had "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika"  as the name on the postage stamps.

Why the changes-and confusion? The stamps reflect the administrative reality of the British governance.

The "East Africa Protectorate" name was changed to "Kenya" in 1920.

Hence, the "Kenya and Uganda" stamps cover the colony (Kenya) and protectorate (Uganda) beginning in 1922.

And finally, "Tanganyika" was added in 1935 to the stamp issues.

1920 map of the Protectorates of Uganda, East Africa, and Tanganyika

All surround Lake Victoria

This  map shows the geographical situation in 1920. The "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates" stamp issues discussion can be found here....

http://bigblue1840-1940.blogspot.com/2011/10/east-africa-uganda-protectorates.html

Recall that the "East Africa Protectorates" name was changed to "Kenya" in August, 1920.

Map of modern day East Africa

Kenya was named for Mount Kenya, the second highest peak in Africa after Kilimanjaro.  It is warm and humid along the Indian ocean coastline, but has grassland savannas in the interior. Lake Victoria is the ninth largest fresh water lake in the world (by volume).

The East Africa Protectorate, established in 1895, became known as the Kenya Colony in 1920. Nairobi was the Capital, but Mombasa was the largest city, with 32,000 in 1921. The population was 2,300,000 in 1921. Kenya remained a British colony until 1963 when it became independent.

Uganda was a protectorate from 1894-1962. The Capital was Kampala. Stamps were issued exclusively for Uganda from 1898-1902. (These issues will be covered in a later post.)

In 1903, Uganda was under the "East Africa & Uganda Protectorates" stamp issues.

Then, from 1922, Uganda was covered by the 'Kenya and Uganda" issues.

Finally, in 1935,  "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika" stamps were issued for Uganda and the other named territories.

Tanganyika has a slightly more convoluted history. It was part of German East Africa prior to WW I.

See:

http://bigblue1840-1940.blogspot.com/2012/03/german-east-africa.html

German East Africa was mandated to Britain after WW I. (Small parts of former German East Africa became Rwanda and Burundi (Belgium), and Portuguese Mozambique (Portugal).)  The mandated Protectorate was renamed Tanganyika, and stamps were issued from 1921-1931. (These issues will be covered in a later post.)

Then, beginning  in 1935, stamps of "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika" were issued.

The capital is Dar es Salaam.

Tanganyika became independent in 1961, and with the addition of Zanzibar in 1964, the name was changed to Tanzania.

1922-27 Scott 18 1c brown "King George V"

Into the Deep Blue
The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has 11 descriptions for the 1921 "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates", 30 descriptions for 1922-27 "Kenya and Uganda", and 55 descriptions for 1935-1954 "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika"- all regular issues.

The Postage Dues add 6 descriptions for 1928-33 "Kenya and Uganda", and 6 descriptions for 1935 "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika".

Total = 108 major descriptions (1921-1954).

Of those 52, or 48% are CV <$1-$1+.

Observations..
• The watermark 3 Multiple Crown and C A 1912-18 "George V" stamps are found in the catalogue under  "East Africa & Uganda Protectorates". But the East Africa Protectorates became the Kenya Colony in 1920. Therefore, the 1921  "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates" labeled George V stamps - recognized by the watermark 4 - Multiple Crown and Script C A- are listed under "Kenya and Uganda".

It is imperative that the "East Africa & Uganda Protectorates" 1912-21 designed George V stamps be checked for watermark to determine which  part of the album they should be placed.

All the George V stamps of this design I found in my feeder albums placed in the "Kenya and Uganda" section were, in fact, watermark 3. They should have been placed in the "East Africa & Uganda Protectorates" section. The watermark 4 stamps tend to have a higher CV, and so are less common in albums.

• There are at least 21 minor numbers- because of different perforations- found for the 1938-54 George VI pictorial issues. One should check perforations carefully for this issue.

• During 1941-42, four stamps of South Africa/Suid Afrika were overprinted/surcharged for use in Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika. Was this done because of wartime shortages? These are collected as pairs, as they are found printed on both English and Afrikaans script stamps.

A closer look at the stamps and issues

East Africa & Uganda Protectorates

1912-18 Scott 40 1c black "King George V"

Watermark 3, "Multiple Crown & C A"

The first issue for the "Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania" section in Scott is actually the 1921 "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates" George V with watermark 4, "Multiple Crown and Script C A". Remember, the watermark 3 stamps go rather in the "East Africa and Uganda" portion of the album.

Imaged above is the watermarked 3 issue (as I have no wmk 4 stamps) to give one an idea of design.

1922-27 Scott 24 15c carmine rose "King George V"

Beginning in 1922, a George V "Kenya and Uganda" issue was produced. This 30 stamp issue has this design for the 11 lower denominations.

Some of the higher denominations (image not pictured) have a very high CV- from $1,500- $100,000!!! Not of much interest to the WW classical generalist, I suspect. ;-)

1922-27 Scott 20-22-25-25

Cancelled "Kenya", "Nairobi", "Kampala","Uganda" respectively

Although one can collect without regard to postmarks, here is a small selection. I find African colonies postmarks particularly exotic and attractive. ;-)

1935 Scott 47 5c green & black "Dhow on Lake Victoria"

In 1935, a nice pictorial "George V" issue was released. The 5c and 50c values had this design.  In Type I (illustrated), the left rope does not touch the sail. In Type II, it does.

The fourteen stamp issue has a CV of <$1-$1+ for nine stamps.

I should mention here that all of the issue stamps were engraved, except for the 10c and one pound denominations- which were typographed. The Scott 48 10c black and yellow with Lion design at the post header shows an example.

1935 Scott 46 1c red brown & black "Kavirondo Cranes"

Another example from the George V pictorials showing the Kavirondo Cranes. Otherwise known as the gray crowned crested crane, it is the national symbol of Uganda.

1935 Scott 50 20c red orange & black "Kavirondo Cranes"

Cancelled "Dar es Salaam", and Kilimanjaro" respectively

Cancellations on the large stamps of this issue are attractive and educational. The example on the left shows a 1936 cancellation from the Capital of Tanganyika. And since I will probably never see or climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, having a cancellation is the next best thing. ;-)

And now for a little bit of real history mixed in with the postal history..

Letter from Lord Francis Scott

February 15, 1936, Franked with 1935 Scott 48 & 50

Lord Francis George Scott (1879 - 1952) was a prominent local settler and politician. Danilo Marquez from California, a collector of memorabilia, and a reader of this blog, sent this scan pic. Interesting!

1950 Scott 82 3sh gray black & ultramarine "Lake Naivasha"

The 1938-54 George VI issues have the same scenes and frames as the 1935 George V series, which is mildly disappointing. The series was issued for 16 years, and can be found with denominations reissued in new colors.

Lake Naivasha, meaning "rough water", is found in the Great Rift Valley at 6,200 feet northwest of Nairobi.

 1943 Scott 72 15c carmine & gray black "Mt. Kilimanjaro"

Mount Kilimanjaro, at 19,340 feet, is the highest free standing mountain in the world. One can trek the mountain in 6-7 days, although high altitude pulmonary edema or cerebral edema are risks.

1952 Scott 98 10c green & black "Lake Naivasha"

In 1952, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh toured Kenya on a royal visit, including, naturally, a safari. Two stamps of the pictorial George VI designs were issued with the overprint as shown.

But King George VI had died in his sleep. When the frantic telegram reached Kenya, she had, at that time, ascended a lookout tower to watch the sunrise. As the saying goes, she ascended Treetops as a Princess, and descended to the forest floor as Queen.

1938-54 Scott 81a 2sh red violet & orange brown

"Mount Kilimanjaro"

As mentioned earlier, the George VI issues often come in a variety of minor number perforations. Here the Scott 81a 2sh red violet & orange brown has perforation 13 (CV $2+), while the major number has perforation 13 1/2 X 13 (CV <$1).

1941-42 Scott 88 20c on 6p orange & green

Vertical pair

During 1941-42, four South Africa/Sud Afrika stamps were overprinted and surcharged as shown. A shortage of stamp supplies during the war? They are collected as pairs, and, for some reason, horizontal pairs have a higher CV than vertical pairs.

Postage Due 1935 Scott J11 40c ultramarine

Some simple postage due designs were issued in 1928-33 and 1935. Of the 12 stamps total, only 5 are CV $1 or less.

Deep Blue

1922-27 "George V" issue in Deep Blue

Deep Blue (Steiner) has 10 pages for the various categories under the "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika" heading. All the major Scott numbers have a space.

But, more interestingly, the 1938-54 George VI pictorial issue has an abundance of minor number stamps with different perforations. Deep Blue offers them spaces with two pages and 21 additional spaces. Most appreciated. ;-)

1942 Scott 76 30c deep blue & gray black

"Jinja Bridge, Ripon Falls"

Big Blue

Big Blue '69, on two pages, has 15 spaces for "Kenya and Uganda", and 35 spaces for 'Kenya-Uganda-Tanganyika". Total = 50 spaces. Coverage is 45%.

Observations..
• Only two postage due stamps crossed the $10 threshold.

• Watermark 4 1921 "George V" stamps should go in BB in this section. All of my BB feeder albums had "George V" stamps in the spaces, but they were all watermark 3.  Wmk 3 stamps should be in the "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates" section. Watermark 4 stamps are generally more expensive, but the 1c black and 10c orange are CV <$1-$1+, so check for those especially.

• The 1938-54 George VI pictorial issue can be challenging for BB collectors.
- Many of the denominations were re-issued in different colors. If one would like to stay true to BB's intentions, only the earliest color combination stamp for a denomination should be put in the space. I list which one "should" go in, and which one(s) "should not" in the comments section after the checklist.
-The denominations were also reissued in different perforations with minor numbers. One should pay attention to perforations for this issue.

Checklist

Kenya and Uganda

1921*
("East Africa and Uganda Protectorates")
1,(2),(3),(4),

1922-27*
18,19,20,
21,22,25,26,27,(23),(24),(28),

Kenya-Uganda-Tanganyika

1935
42,43,44,45,
46,48,50,51,
47,49,52,53,54,

1937
60,61,62,

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1938*
66,74,76*,
67*,69*,72*,
79,80,

Postage Due
1928-31*
J1,J2,J3,J4,J5,

1935
J7,J8,J9,J10,J11,J12,

End

Comments
A) Expensive stamps ($10 threshold):
1928-31 Scott J4 30 olive brown ($10+)
1935 Scott J12 1sh gray ($20+)

B) (  ) around a number indicates a blank space choice.

C) * 1921- remember the "East Africa and Uganda Protectorates" George V stamps are for watermark 4 - Multiple Crown and Script C A. The watermark 3 Multiple Crown and C A 1912-18 stamps go in the "East Africa & Uganda Protectorates" BB section.

D) 1922-27- the "blank spaces" choices- Scott 23,24,28- really are not choices, as these are the only stamps that will fit these spaces. ;-)

E) *1938 George VI pictorials have later stamp issues (mostly color changes) that are not given a space in Big Blue.
So: 76 (30c deep blue & gray black) in, but not 77 (brown & purple).
:67 (5c green & black) in, but not 68 (red orange & brown).
:69 (10c orange & brown)  in, but not 70 (green & black), 71 (gray & red brown).
:72 (15c carmine & gray black) in, but not 73 (green & black).

F) *1928-31 Postage Due is actually a "Kenya and Uganda" issue, although is in BB under "Kenya-Uganda-Tanganyika".

1941-42 Scott 89 70c on 1sh light blue & olive brown

Horizontal pair

Out of the Blue

Interesting part of Africa, interesting pictorials, and enough complications (watermarks, perforations) to keep a philatelist happy.

Note: Maps appear to be in the public domain.

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Kenya - Bud's Big Blue

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