Stamps of the Siamese Kings, 1876-1948: A Journey Through Five Reigns

This delightful little book presents a colourful procession of Siamese stamps through the past five reigns. Beginning with the first stamps used in Siam during the reign of King Chulalongkorn, it continues through the very last stamps bearing the name 'Siam' issued during the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

An anecdotal account of Siamese history is the stage and back­drop for this procession of stamps. Written informally, it provides a fascinating context for the stamps of each reign, while the stamp images themselves uniquely engage us and draw us into their his­tory in a surprisingly dynamic way.

Each stamp is illustrated, with pertinent information for stamp collectors including the date of issue, the printer, the type of print­ing, and the perforation size. The book is careful to point out vari­ants and successive printings, noting the features that distinguish each one, with detail enlargements to aid identification, when nec­essary. This handy volume also includes the complicated surcharges of King Chulalongkorn's reign, as well as a final table listing the print-run of every stamp featured.