Does anyone know the history of the postage stamp?

Richzooie

Here is a starter http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~awoodley/Letter5.html Oct 24 02, 8:59 PM

Friar Tuck

http://www.pos.com.my/Philatellic%20Galleria/history.htm gives some good info Oct 24 02, 9:29 PM

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