Burma / Myanmar
Chapter overview
Note: unoverprinted Indian revenues were used in Burma prior to the introduction of these issues, and can be distinguished only by the cancels.
Acknowledgments for the Burma section can be found at the foot of this page.
Burma stamp paper (including Japanese Occupation stamp paper) is listed on a separate page here.
Federated Shan States stamps are listed under Court Fee (see C1 and C61), and Kawthoolei (Karen State) is listed under Revenue (see R1). Thai Occupation of Shan States stamps are listed under Japanese and Thai Occupation (see J101ff).
Currency
Printers
Unless otherwise stated, all issues prior to 1974 were printed (offset-litho) by Security Printing Press, Nasik, India. Subsequent issues have probably been produced (lithography or photogravure) by the Myanmar Security Printing Works (SPW) at Wazi.
- Agreement (catalogue numbers prefixed G)
- Airport Tax (catalogue numbers prefixed A)
- Broker's Note (catalogue numbers prefixed B)
- Commercial Tax (catalogue numbers prefixed D)
- Court Fee (catalogue numbers prefixed C)
- Education Tax (catalogue numbers prefixed E)
- Excise (Match / Tobacco / Alcohol) Tax (catalogue numbers prefixed X)
- Foreign Bill (catalogue numbers prefixed F)
- High Court Advocate (catalogue numbers prefixed H)
- Insurance (catalogue numbers prefixed I)
- Labels (catalogue numbers prefixed L)
- Notarial (catalogue numbers prefixed N)
- Postal Order poundage
- Revenue stamps (catalogue numbers prefixed R)
- Revenue use of Postage stamps (catalogue numbers prefixed P)
- Savings stamps (catalogue numbers prefixed W)
- Share Transfer (catalogue numbers prefixed Q)
- Special Adhesive (catalogue numbers prefixed S)
- Telegraph (catalogue numbers prefixed T)
- Japanese and Thai Occupation (catalogue numbers prefixed J or PJ)
Note: unoverprinted Indian revenues were used in Burma prior to the introduction of these issues, and can be distinguished only by the cancels.
Acknowledgments for the Burma section can be found at the foot of this page.
Burma stamp paper (including Japanese Occupation stamp paper) is listed on a separate page here.
Federated Shan States stamps are listed under Court Fee (see C1 and C61), and Kawthoolei (Karen State) is listed under Revenue (see R1). Thai Occupation of Shan States stamps are listed under Japanese and Thai Occupation (see J101ff).
Currency
- (1800s) 16 annas = 1 rupee (12 pies = 1 anna)
- (1942 Japanese Occupation) 100 cents = 1 rupee
- (1944 Thai Occupation) 100 satang = 1 baht
- (1945) 16 annas = 1 rupee
- (1953) 100 pyas = 1 kyat
Printers
Unless otherwise stated, all issues prior to 1974 were printed (offset-litho) by Security Printing Press, Nasik, India. Subsequent issues have probably been produced (lithography or photogravure) by the Myanmar Security Printing Works (SPW) at Wazi.
Agreement
G11/12
2013 (first reported). Chinthe key type, inscribed Republic of the Union of Myanmar. No wmk. Perf 14.
G11. 500k grey-green, violet and black
G12. 800k blue, claret and black
G11. 500k grey-green, violet and black
G12. 800k blue, claret and black
Airport Tax
A1
c1980. Inscribed Airport Terminal Tax Levied by the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma. 77 x 50 mm. Imperf. No watermark. Denominated in kyats. Security number printed at top in black.
A1. 15k black on pale pink
A1. 15k black on pale pink
A7/8
1993 (first recorded usage). Inscribed Passenger Service Charge Levied by Department of Civil Aviation. 75 x 53-56 mm. Imperf. No watermark. Denominated in US dollars (A8) or in kyats (A6), with A7 surcharged (in violet) in US dollars. Security number printed at top in black.
[A6. 50k black on pink]
A7. $6 on 50k black on pink
A8. $6 black on pink
Note: A6 has not been recorded without surcharge but I presume it must exist.
1994 - 2010 (recorded usage). Outline of a large numeral (1, 2 or 3) against background of mesh. Approx 90 x 60 mm. Imperf. No watermark. Denominated in Burmese currency (A13) or in US dollars, with A12 surcharged (in violet) in US dollars. Security number printed at right in green (A17) or black (others).
[A6. 50k black on pink]
A7. $6 on 50k black on pink
A8. $6 black on pink
Note: A6 has not been recorded without surcharge but I presume it must exist.
1994 - 2010 (recorded usage). Outline of a large numeral (1, 2 or 3) against background of mesh. Approx 90 x 60 mm. Imperf. No watermark. Denominated in Burmese currency (A13) or in US dollars, with A12 surcharged (in violet) in US dollars. Security number printed at right in green (A17) or black (others).
A11/13
a) Top line of inscription (value) in bold sans-serif font
[A10. $6 black and pink (outline numeral 2)]
A11. $6 black and pink (outline numeral 3)
A12. $10 on $6 black and pink (outline numeral 2)
A13. 50k black and blue (outline numeral 3)
Notes:
1. A10 has not been recorded without USD10 surcharge but I presume it must exist.
2. Recorded usage: A11 (either 1993 or 1998), A13 (Dec 1994).
[A10. $6 black and pink (outline numeral 2)]
A11. $6 black and pink (outline numeral 3)
A12. $10 on $6 black and pink (outline numeral 2)
A13. 50k black and blue (outline numeral 3)
Notes:
1. A10 has not been recorded without USD10 surcharge but I presume it must exist.
2. Recorded usage: A11 (either 1993 or 1998), A13 (Dec 1994).
A16/17
b) Top line of inscription (value) in seriffed font similar to the other lines
A16. $10 black and scarlet (outline numeral 1)
A17. $10 black and carmine (outline numeral 2)
Note: the date of issue is unknown but an example of A16 was issued to a traveller in 2010.
A16. $10 black and scarlet (outline numeral 1)
A17. $10 black and carmine (outline numeral 2)
Note: the date of issue is unknown but an example of A16 was issued to a traveller in 2010.
A21
2010 (recorded usage). New type inscribed Yangon International Airport Passenger Service Charge. Imperf. No watermark. Value in US dollars. Security number at top right in black, with date of issue at top left in red. Diagonally printed security background of multiple YIA.
A21. $10 black on blue
A21. $10 black on blue
Broker's Note
B1, B6, B11, B21
1937. King George V issue of India overprinted BURMA.
B1. 2a green and blue
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only at top and bottom. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14. Denominated in annas and rupees.
B6. 2a blue and black
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
B11. 13p blue and black
c2000. New Chinthe key type, inscribed UNION OF MYANMAR. Typo. No wmk. Perf 14.
B21. 10k purple-brown and black
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech list a 50p, 1k and 10k in a new vertical Chinthe format. That 10k may well be B21, but the other two values have yet to surface.
B1. 2a green and blue
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only at top and bottom. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14. Denominated in annas and rupees.
B6. 2a blue and black
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
B11. 13p blue and black
c2000. New Chinthe key type, inscribed UNION OF MYANMAR. Typo. No wmk. Perf 14.
B21. 10k purple-brown and black
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech list a 50p, 1k and 10k in a new vertical Chinthe format. That 10k may well be B21, but the other two values have yet to surface.
Commercial Tax
D1/7
D6a
2014-17 (see notes). Symbols of agriculture and industry. 15 x 20 mm. Self-adhesive. Imperforate with rounded corners. Each value with a different patterned security background. Security number (9 digits prefixed by letter) in black at the foot of each stamp. Printed in panes of 100 (10x10).
a) Narrow seriffed figures of value, security number prefixed A
D1. 50k black, green and blue
D2. 100k black, purple and orange
D3. 200k black, grey and greenish blue
D4. 500k black, violet and greenish blue
D5. 1000k black, yellow-green and blue-green
D6. 5000k black, bright blue and lilac
a. Security number prefixed B (2015)
D7. 10000k black, purple and blue
a) Narrow seriffed figures of value, security number prefixed A
D1. 50k black, green and blue
D2. 100k black, purple and orange
D3. 200k black, grey and greenish blue
D4. 500k black, violet and greenish blue
D5. 1000k black, yellow-green and blue-green
D6. 5000k black, bright blue and lilac
a. Security number prefixed B (2015)
D7. 10000k black, purple and blue
D11/16
b) Bold sans-serif figures of value, security number prefixed C (2016-17)
D11. 50k black, green and blue
D12. 100k black, purple and orange
D13. 200k black, grey and greenish blue
D14. 500k black, violet and greenish blue
D15. 1000k black, yellow-green and blue-green
D16. 5000k black, bright blue and lilac
Notes:
1. The date of issue for D1/7 was published in a Facebook post by Toe Kyaw Kyar, who said that the stamps were used from 1st November 2014. He also identified the badge in the centre of the design as being the logo of the Internal Revenue Department of Myanmar.
2. D6a is known used only in June 2015.
3. The issue date for D11/16 is not known but the 100k and 5000k were first recorded in 2016 and the other values in 2017.
D11. 50k black, green and blue
D12. 100k black, purple and orange
D13. 200k black, grey and greenish blue
D14. 500k black, violet and greenish blue
D15. 1000k black, yellow-green and blue-green
D16. 5000k black, bright blue and lilac
Notes:
1. The date of issue for D1/7 was published in a Facebook post by Toe Kyaw Kyar, who said that the stamps were used from 1st November 2014. He also identified the badge in the centre of the design as being the logo of the Internal Revenue Department of Myanmar.
2. D6a is known used only in June 2015.
3. The issue date for D11/16 is not known but the 100k and 5000k were first recorded in 2016 and the other values in 2017.
D21/24 and D31/33
2019 (earliest recorded usage). Similar to previous types but Commercial Tax in mixed case and currency shown as Ks instead of KYATS. Inscriptions in yellow.
a) Central symbol in blue, red, black and yellow, security numbers with various prefix letters
D21. 100k violet and blue
D22. 200k salmon and blue
D23. 500k pale rose
D24. 1000k light blue
b) Central symbol in carmine and violet, scannable QR security code at foot
D31. 100k blue and lilac
D32. 200k salmon and deep blue
D33. 500k pale green and dull blue
Note: D21/22 are known with a security overprint or cancel reading SB applied by Seasons Bakery Yangon.
a) Central symbol in blue, red, black and yellow, security numbers with various prefix letters
D21. 100k violet and blue
D22. 200k salmon and blue
D23. 500k pale rose
D24. 1000k light blue
b) Central symbol in carmine and violet, scannable QR security code at foot
D31. 100k blue and lilac
D32. 200k salmon and deep blue
D33. 500k pale green and dull blue
Note: D21/22 are known with a security overprint or cancel reading SB applied by Seasons Bakery Yangon.
Consular
Consular fantasy
No Consular stamps are recorded for Burma. Illustrated here is a 1948 Independence adhesive with a handstamp reading 5/- Consular Service. The same handstamp can be found on postally used King George VI stamps of Ceylon and is certainly bogus or at best a fantasy.
Court Fee
C1
1932 (recorded usage). King George V issue of India overprinted FEDERATED SHAN STATES. Wmk Multiple Stars.
C1. 8a brown-purple
C1. 8a brown-purple
C11/21
1936 (earliest recorded usage). King George V issue of India overprinted BURMA.
C11. 1a brown-purple
C12. 4a brown-purple
C13. 6a brown-purple
C14. 8a brown-purple
C15. 12a brown-purple
C16. 1r brown-purple
C17. 2r brown-purple
C18. 3r brown-purple
C19. 4r brown-purple
C20. 5r brown-purple
C21. 6r brown-purple
Note: the 1r2a value also exists but only with MILY ADMN overprint (see C43).
C11. 1a brown-purple
C12. 4a brown-purple
C13. 6a brown-purple
C14. 8a brown-purple
C15. 12a brown-purple
C16. 1r brown-purple
C17. 2r brown-purple
C18. 3r brown-purple
C19. 4r brown-purple
C20. 5r brown-purple
C21. 6r brown-purple
Note: the 1r2a value also exists but only with MILY ADMN overprint (see C43).
A new type inscribed Burma Court Fee and bearing the portrait of King Edward VIII was prepared in 1936 but not issued. A photographic essay denominated 12 annas is illustrated here.
C31/36
1938. King George VI issue of India overprinted BURMA.
C31. 1a brown-purple
C32. 4a brown-purple
C33. 8a brown-purple
C34. 1r brown-purple
C35. 2r brown-purple
C36. 4r brown-purple
Notes:
1. The 3r value also exists but only with MILY ADMN overprint (see C45).
2. Davis' Addenda (Fantail 3) mentions an 8-anna stamp of this set overprinted with the Royal Cypher in scarlet. I believe this should refer to a stamp paper rather than an adhesive stamp, even though that paper is already listed in Davis & Meech's book (see Z81 in this catalogue).
C31. 1a brown-purple
C32. 4a brown-purple
C33. 8a brown-purple
C34. 1r brown-purple
C35. 2r brown-purple
C36. 4r brown-purple
Notes:
1. The 3r value also exists but only with MILY ADMN overprint (see C45).
2. Davis' Addenda (Fantail 3) mentions an 8-anna stamp of this set overprinted with the Royal Cypher in scarlet. I believe this should refer to a stamp paper rather than an adhesive stamp, even though that paper is already listed in Davis & Meech's book (see Z81 in this catalogue).
Note: the 1a and 4a values of the above issue are recorded with a Peacock overprint similar to that used on Japanese Occupation postage stamps, as illustrated at left. Such overprints on postage stamps have been extensively forged, and these overprinted Court Fee stamps should be regarded with suspicion pending further research.
Court Fee stamps issued under Japanese Occupation are listed at the foot of this page
C40/45
1945. Pre-Occupation issues further overprinted MILY ADMN. Portrait of King George V (1r2a) or King George VI (others).
C40. 4a brown-purple
C41. 8a brown-purple
C42. 1r brown-purple
C43. 1r2a brown-purple (King George V)
C44. 2r brown-purple
C45. 3r brown-purple
C40. 4a brown-purple
C41. 8a brown-purple
C42. 1r brown-purple
C43. 1r2a brown-purple (King George V)
C44. 2r brown-purple
C45. 3r brown-purple
C51/60
1946 (earliest recorded usage). New design featuring chinthe, inscribed in English only at top. 76 x 25 mm. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads. Perf 14 x 12. Denominated in annas and rupees.
C51. 1a brown-purple
C52. 4a brown-purple
C53. 8a brown-purple
C54. 12a brown-purple
C55. 1r blue-green
C56. 2r blue-green
C57. 3r blue-green
C58. 4r blue-green
C59. 5r blue-green
C60. 6r blue-green
C51. 1a brown-purple
C52. 4a brown-purple
C53. 8a brown-purple
C54. 12a brown-purple
C55. 1r blue-green
C56. 2r blue-green
C57. 3r blue-green
C58. 4r blue-green
C59. 5r blue-green
C60. 6r blue-green
Note: examples of the 1946 Court Fee stamps have been offered on eBay with Burmese overprints as illustrated at left. The upper type of overprint appears on the 12a, 1r and 3r values, and the lower on the 1r only.
The stamps were described as Shan States provisionals but the purple text seems rather to be a Mandalay cancel.
The stamps were described as Shan States provisionals but the purple text seems rather to be a Mandalay cancel.
C61
1952. Overprinted FEDERATED SHAN STATES.
C61. 12a brown-purple
C61. 12a brown-purple
C71
1953. As 1948 issue but with inscription at top in Burmese, and value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads. Perf 14 x 12.
C71. 1k deep blue
c1975. New chinthe type with right-hand value tablet in English otherwise inscribed in Burmese only. 80 x 21 mm. Whole stamp printed in a single colour. Top line of inscription reads 'Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma / Myanmar'. No watermark. Two printings distinguished by perf.
C71. 1k deep blue
c1975. New chinthe type with right-hand value tablet in English otherwise inscribed in Burmese only. 80 x 21 mm. Whole stamp printed in a single colour. Top line of inscription reads 'Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma / Myanmar'. No watermark. Two printings distinguished by perf.
C81/85
a) Perf 13½
C81. 50p lake-brown
C82. 75p brown
C83. 1k turquoise-blue
C84. 3k blue
C85. 5k lilac
C81. 50p lake-brown
C82. 75p brown
C83. 1k turquoise-blue
C84. 3k blue
C85. 5k lilac
C71/75
b) Perf 14½ x 14
C91. 25p vermilion
C92. 50p lake-brown
C93. 75p brown
C94. 1k turquoise-blue
C95. 5k mauve
c1990. Similar type but inscriptions now in black, and 'Socialist Republic' removed from country name. No wmk. Ornate engine-turned pattern in value tablets. Two different perforations.
C91. 25p vermilion
C92. 50p lake-brown
C93. 75p brown
C94. 1k turquoise-blue
C95. 5k mauve
c1990. Similar type but inscriptions now in black, and 'Socialist Republic' removed from country name. No wmk. Ornate engine-turned pattern in value tablets. Two different perforations.
C101/106
a) Perf 13½
C101. 50p black and lake-brown
C102. 75p black and deep brown
C103. 1k black and turquoise-green
C104. 2k black and bright green
C105. 3k black and dull blue
C106. 5k black and violet
C101. 50p black and lake-brown
C102. 75p black and deep brown
C103. 1k black and turquoise-green
C104. 2k black and bright green
C105. 3k black and dull blue
C106. 5k black and violet
C111/118 and C118a
Detail of C118 (top) and C118a (below) showing value tablets
b) Perf 14½ x 14
C111. 50p black and lake-brown
C112. 1k black and turquoise-green
C113. 2k black and bright green
C114. 3k black and dull blue
C115. 5k black and violet
C116. 50k black, yellow and brown
C117. 100k black, grey-green and purple
C118. 500k black, bright green, red-brown and bistre (ornate pattern in value tablets)
a. Simpler wavy-line pattern in value tablets
Notes:
1. According to Davis & Meech, the perf 13½ stamps were printed in photogravure and the perf 14½ x 14 stamps in lithography on glazed paper.
2. The 1k (either C103 or C112) is known postally used (see Mickey p23).
c1995-2006. Similar type but with inscriptions enlarged and now printed in same colour as chinthe. No wmk. Perf 14. Glazed paper. Sheets of 30 (10 rows of 3).
C111. 50p black and lake-brown
C112. 1k black and turquoise-green
C113. 2k black and bright green
C114. 3k black and dull blue
C115. 5k black and violet
C116. 50k black, yellow and brown
C117. 100k black, grey-green and purple
C118. 500k black, bright green, red-brown and bistre (ornate pattern in value tablets)
a. Simpler wavy-line pattern in value tablets
Notes:
1. According to Davis & Meech, the perf 13½ stamps were printed in photogravure and the perf 14½ x 14 stamps in lithography on glazed paper.
2. The 1k (either C103 or C112) is known postally used (see Mickey p23).
c1995-2006. Similar type but with inscriptions enlarged and now printed in same colour as chinthe. No wmk. Perf 14. Glazed paper. Sheets of 30 (10 rows of 3).
C101/102
a) Ornate engine-turned pattern in value tablets
C121. 3k blue and pale blue
C122. 5k violet and slate-violet
C121. 3k blue and pale blue
C122. 5k violet and slate-violet
C131/137
Detail of C121 (top) and C134 (below) showing value tablets
b) Wavy-line pattern in value tablets
C131. 50p orange-red and yellow-brown
C132. 1k dull green and greenish blue
C133. 2k greenish blue and olive-green
C134. 3k ultramarine and blue
C135. 4k red-brown and carmine-pink (2006)
C136. 5k violet and slate-violet
C137. 6k orange-brown and bright yellow-green
Notes:
1. The value is in larger font on the 4k and 6k than the other stamps of this set.
2. The 5k is known postally used (see Mickey p17).
3. The 4k was a late addition to the series. The exact date of issue is unknown but it was recorded as a new issue by Mickey (p48) in 2006.
C131. 50p orange-red and yellow-brown
C132. 1k dull green and greenish blue
C133. 2k greenish blue and olive-green
C134. 3k ultramarine and blue
C135. 4k red-brown and carmine-pink (2006)
C136. 5k violet and slate-violet
C137. 6k orange-brown and bright yellow-green
Notes:
1. The value is in larger font on the 4k and 6k than the other stamps of this set.
2. The 5k is known postally used (see Mickey p17).
3. The 4k was a late addition to the series. The exact date of issue is unknown but it was recorded as a new issue by Mickey (p48) in 2006.
C140/151
c2010. Similar to c1990 issue with central inscription in small black letters, but country name now shown (in Burmese) as Republic of the Union of Myanmar. No wmk. Perf 14½ x 14. Wavy-line pattern in value tablets.
C140. 50k black, pink and greenish blue
C141. 100k black, brown-orange and violet-blue
C142. 150k black, blue and blue-green
C143. 200k black, violet and red-brown
C144. 300k black, brown and violet
C145. 400k black, olive-green, red-brown and vermilion
C146. 500k black, olive-yellow, blue and magenta
C147. 600k black, lilac, brown and slate
C148. 800k black, brick-red, claret and green
C149. 1000k black, indigo, green, and yellow-brown
C150. 2500k black, yellow-brown and reddish violet
C151. 5000k black, claret and deep green
Note: C150 was listed on eBay as a new value in 2012 and C151 in 2015. C140 was first discovered in 2017 but may have been listed earlier.
C140. 50k black, pink and greenish blue
C141. 100k black, brown-orange and violet-blue
C142. 150k black, blue and blue-green
C143. 200k black, violet and red-brown
C144. 300k black, brown and violet
C145. 400k black, olive-green, red-brown and vermilion
C146. 500k black, olive-yellow, blue and magenta
C147. 600k black, lilac, brown and slate
C148. 800k black, brick-red, claret and green
C149. 1000k black, indigo, green, and yellow-brown
C150. 2500k black, yellow-brown and reddish violet
C151. 5000k black, claret and deep green
Note: C150 was listed on eBay as a new value in 2012 and C151 in 2015. C140 was first discovered in 2017 but may have been listed earlier.
Education
E1/8
1995-2007. Perf 14. No watermark. Inscriptions in black.
E1. 5k purple-brown and blue-green
E2. 10k bright green and purple-brown
E3. 20k sepia and blue
E4. 50k pale blue and pink
E5. 100k magenta and orange
E6. 200k lake-brown and orange-brown
E7. 400k greenish blue and ultramarine
E8. 700k claret and olive
Notes:
1. The 10k and 20k are known postally used (see Mickey p17).
2. The 400k and 700k are late additions to the set. The 400k was first recorded in January 2005 by Davis (Fantail 3). The 700k was first recorded in 2010.
E1. 5k purple-brown and blue-green
E2. 10k bright green and purple-brown
E3. 20k sepia and blue
E4. 50k pale blue and pink
E5. 100k magenta and orange
E6. 200k lake-brown and orange-brown
E7. 400k greenish blue and ultramarine
E8. 700k claret and olive
Notes:
1. The 10k and 20k are known postally used (see Mickey p17).
2. The 400k and 700k are late additions to the set. The 400k was first recorded in January 2005 by Davis (Fantail 3). The 700k was first recorded in 2010.
Excise (Match / Tobacco / Alcohol) Tax
X1
c1940. Inscribed in English. Peacock design with imperial crown at sides. One gross (=144) of boxes, each of 60 matches maximum. 101 x 9½ mm. Imperf. No wmk.
X1. 1r8a brown
X1. 1r8a brown
X11 (image from A2-K2 and Warren)
c1943. Stylised peacocks, inscribed Burma Revenue Department in Burmese. One gross (=144) of boxes, each of 60 matches maximum. 100 x 9 mm. Imperf. No wmk. Sheets of at least 24 (2 columns of 12 rows).
X11. 1r50c sepia
Note: the details of this issue are taken from A2-K2 and Warren's article (for full details see Acknowledgments section below).
X11. 1r50c sepia
Note: the details of this issue are taken from A2-K2 and Warren's article (for full details see Acknowledgments section below).
X21/29 (images from Warren, A2-K2, Khine and Sher)
c2000-2010. Labels in vertical format for collecting excise on packets of cigarettes. Inscribed IRD (= Inland Revenue Department). Imperf. No wmk.
X21. 'Tax Paid' C-1 blue and black
[X22. 'Tax Paid' C-2 blue and black]
X23. 'Tax Paid' C-3 blue and black
X24. 'Export Only' CC blue and black
X26. 'Tax Paid' C-1 multicoloured
X27. 'Tax Paid' C-2 multicoloured
X28. 'Tax Paid' C-3 multicoloured
X29. 'Tax Paid' C-4 multicoloured
Notes:
1. The details of this issue and X31/72 are taken from the articles in The Burma Fantail 52 and 55 (for full details see Acknowledgments section below).
2. X22 is presumed to exist but is currently known only with overprint (see X52 below).
X21. 'Tax Paid' C-1 blue and black
[X22. 'Tax Paid' C-2 blue and black]
X23. 'Tax Paid' C-3 blue and black
X24. 'Export Only' CC blue and black
X26. 'Tax Paid' C-1 multicoloured
X27. 'Tax Paid' C-2 multicoloured
X28. 'Tax Paid' C-3 multicoloured
X29. 'Tax Paid' C-4 multicoloured
Notes:
1. The details of this issue and X31/72 are taken from the articles in The Burma Fantail 52 and 55 (for full details see Acknowledgments section below).
2. X22 is presumed to exist but is currently known only with overprint (see X52 below).
c2000-2010. Labels in horizontal format for collecting excise on liquor or local wine (labels prefixed A), beer (prefixed B) or wine (prefixed Y). Inscribed Tax Paid IRD (= Inland Revenue Department). Imperf. No wmk.
X31/37 (images from Warren, A2-K2, Khine and Sher)
a) IRD in bold sans-serif font, label measures 140 x 10 mm
X31. A-1 brown-orange and black
X33. A-3 brown-orange and black
X35. A-7 brown-orange and black
X37. Y-1 pink and black
X31. A-1 brown-orange and black
X33. A-3 brown-orange and black
X35. A-7 brown-orange and black
X37. Y-1 pink and black
X41/45 (images from Warren, A2-K2, Khine and Sher)
b) IRD in tall seriffed font, label measures 140 x 15 mm
X41. A-1 (Under 300 Kyat) brown-orange and black
X42. A-1(B) brown-orange and black
X43. A-1(D) brown-orange and black
X44. A-1(E) brown-orange and black
X45. B-1 greenish blue and black
X41. A-1 (Under 300 Kyat) brown-orange and black
X42. A-1(B) brown-orange and black
X43. A-1(D) brown-orange and black
X44. A-1(E) brown-orange and black
X45. B-1 greenish blue and black
X52/58 (images from Warren, A2-K2, Khine and Sher)
c2000-2010. As previous issue but labels now issued by the Commercial Tax / Customs Department and with chinthes featured in the design.
a) As previous issues but overprinted with chinthes and surcharged with new value code
X52. 2 on C-2 blue and black
X54. A-2 on A-1 brown-orange and black
X57. Y-1 on Y-1 pink and black
X58. Y-2 on Y-1 pink and black
a) As previous issues but overprinted with chinthes and surcharged with new value code
X52. 2 on C-2 blue and black
X54. A-2 on A-1 brown-orange and black
X57. Y-1 on Y-1 pink and black
X58. Y-2 on Y-1 pink and black
X62/67 (images from Warren, A2-K2, Khine and Sher)
b) Inscribed CT/CD Paid with images of chinthes
X62. A-2 brown-orange and black
X65. B-1 greenish blue and black
X67. Y-1 pink and black
X62. A-2 brown-orange and black
X65. B-1 greenish blue and black
X67. Y-1 pink and black
X71/81 ( first three images from Warren, A2-K2, Khine and Sher)
2016. Self-adhesive types for collecting excise on local or imported liquor and tobacco products. Imperf. No wmk. 9-digit security number at foot prefixed by the letter A. Multicoloured, with central panel background in colours indicated.
a) Inscribed Internal Revenue Myanmar
X71. 'A1(D)13 Local' blue
X72. 'Import' red
b) New vertical types with QR security code printed on label
X76. 'Alcohol A3 Whisky (Local)' greenish blue
X77. 'Cheroot CR1 Local' magenta
c) Horizontal type with QR security code printed on label
X81. 'C-4 IRD Tax Paid' multicoloured
Notes:
1. The central panels show the Independence Monument (X71, X76/81) and a chinthe (X72).
2. X71/72 are attached to bottles to indicate the payment of tax, and have internal security perforations designed to pull apart when the label is removed.
a) Inscribed Internal Revenue Myanmar
X71. 'A1(D)13 Local' blue
X72. 'Import' red
b) New vertical types with QR security code printed on label
X76. 'Alcohol A3 Whisky (Local)' greenish blue
X77. 'Cheroot CR1 Local' magenta
c) Horizontal type with QR security code printed on label
X81. 'C-4 IRD Tax Paid' multicoloured
Notes:
1. The central panels show the Independence Monument (X71, X76/81) and a chinthe (X72).
2. X71/72 are attached to bottles to indicate the payment of tax, and have internal security perforations designed to pull apart when the label is removed.
The label shown here may be an excise stamp but there is no indication of duty collected. It is inscribed Established since 1886, and the word MANDALAY is repeated in tiny letters as a security background. I would be grateful to any reader who can provide further information.
Foreign Bill
F1/7
1937. King George V issue of India overprinted BURMA.
F1. 2a green and blue
F2. 3a green and blue
F3. 4a green and blue
F4. 6a green and blue
F5. 8a green and blue
F6. 12a green and blue
F7. 1r purple and red
Note: F1 is known with inverted watermark.
F1. 2a green and blue
F2. 3a green and blue
F3. 4a green and blue
F4. 6a green and blue
F5. 8a green and blue
F6. 12a green and blue
F7. 1r purple and red
Note: F1 is known with inverted watermark.
F11/20
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only at top and bottom. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14. Denominated in annas and rupees.
F11. 2a blue and black
F12. 3a blue and black
F13. 4a blue and black
F14. 6a blue and black
F15. 8a blue and black
F16. 12a blue and black
F17. 1r blue and black
F18. 3r blue and black
F19. 5r blue and black
F20. 10r carmine and black
Note: The sideways watermark can be found with the elephants' trunks pointing to either the right or the left (as seen from the back of the stamp). So far I have found the following:
F11. 2a blue and black
F12. 3a blue and black
F13. 4a blue and black
F14. 6a blue and black
F15. 8a blue and black
F16. 12a blue and black
F17. 1r blue and black
F18. 3r blue and black
F19. 5r blue and black
F20. 10r carmine and black
Note: The sideways watermark can be found with the elephants' trunks pointing to either the right or the left (as seen from the back of the stamp). So far I have found the following:
- Trunks pointing right: 2a, 4a, 6a, 8a, 12a, 1r, 5r
- Trunks pointing left: 3a, 4a, 6a, 8a, 12a, 1r, 3r
F21/25
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
F21. 25p blue and black
[F22. 1k blue and black]
F23. 3k blue and black
F24. 5k blue and black
F25. 10r carmine and black
The 1k is listed by Davis & Meech but I have not seen this.
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech additionally list a 100k and 500k in the new vertical Chinthe format. It seems likely that these would have been similar to Notarial N16 or N21 rather than my F41/42 (see below) since Davis & Meech's listing predates the use of the country name Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
F21. 25p blue and black
[F22. 1k blue and black]
F23. 3k blue and black
F24. 5k blue and black
F25. 10r carmine and black
The 1k is listed by Davis & Meech but I have not seen this.
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech additionally list a 100k and 500k in the new vertical Chinthe format. It seems likely that these would have been similar to Notarial N16 or N21 rather than my F41/42 (see below) since Davis & Meech's listing predates the use of the country name Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
F41/42
2012 (first reported). New Chinthe key type, inscribed Republic of the Union of Myanmar. No wmk. Perf 14.
F41. 100k blue-green, claret and black
F42. 500k brown-orange, blue and black
High Court Advocate
H1/2 and H11
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
H1. 50k carmine and black
H2. 500k carmine and black
c2000. New Chinthe key type, inscribed UNION OF MYANMAR. Typo. No wmk. Perf 14. Security background pattern in yellow-brown and rose-pink.
H11. 1000k brown and black
H1. 50k carmine and black
H2. 500k carmine and black
c2000. New Chinthe key type, inscribed UNION OF MYANMAR. Typo. No wmk. Perf 14. Security background pattern in yellow-brown and rose-pink.
H11. 1000k brown and black
Insurance
I1/7
1937. King George V issue of India overprinted BURMA.
I1. 2a green and blue
I2. 3a green and blue
I3. 4a green and blue
I4. 6a green and blue
I5. 8a green and blue
I6. 12a green and blue
I7. 1r purple and red
Note: I7 is known with watermark inverted as well as upright.
I1. 2a green and blue
I2. 3a green and blue
I3. 4a green and blue
I4. 6a green and blue
I5. 8a green and blue
I6. 12a green and blue
I7. 1r purple and red
Note: I7 is known with watermark inverted as well as upright.
I11/20
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only at top and bottom. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14. Denominated in annas and rupees.
I11. 2a blue and black
I12. 3a blue and black
I13. 4a blue and black
I14. 6a blue and black
I15. 8a blue and black
I16. 12a blue and black
I17. 1r blue and black
I18. 3r blue and black
I20. 10r carmine and black
Note: the sideways watermark can be found with the elephants' trunks pointing to either the right or the left (as seen from the back of the stamp). So far I have found the following:
I11. 2a blue and black
I12. 3a blue and black
I13. 4a blue and black
I14. 6a blue and black
I15. 8a blue and black
I16. 12a blue and black
I17. 1r blue and black
I18. 3r blue and black
I20. 10r carmine and black
Note: the sideways watermark can be found with the elephants' trunks pointing to either the right or the left (as seen from the back of the stamp). So far I have found the following:
- Trunks pointing right: 2a, 3a, 4a, 8a, 12a, 1r, 3r, 10r
- Trunks pointing left: 6a, 8a, 3r
I21/30
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
I21. 13p blue and black
I22. 19p blue and black
I23. 25p blue and black
I24. 50p blue and black
I25. 75p blue and black
I26. 1k blue and black
I28. 3k blue and black
I29. 5k blue and black
I30. 10k carmine and black
Note: a 2r was formerly listed here on the basis of Davis & Meech's listing, but I have now deleted it since this value was not in the personal collection of Gerald Davis and I conclude that he listed it in error.
I21. 13p blue and black
I22. 19p blue and black
I23. 25p blue and black
I24. 50p blue and black
I25. 75p blue and black
I26. 1k blue and black
I28. 3k blue and black
I29. 5k blue and black
I30. 10k carmine and black
Note: a 2r was formerly listed here on the basis of Davis & Meech's listing, but I have now deleted it since this value was not in the personal collection of Gerald Davis and I conclude that he listed it in error.
I31/39a
1974. Redrawn Chinthe key type, inscribed SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF BURMA. Typo. No wmk. Perf 14. Sheets of 50 (5 rows of 10).
I31. 15p pink and black
I32. 20p mauve and black
I33. 25p bistre and black
I34. 50p green and black
I35. 75p green and black
I36. 1k blue and black
I37. 3k blue and black
I38. 5k blue and black
I39. 10k scarlet and black
a. Black (value) omitted
Note: Davis & Meech additionally list the 15p and 1k printed by offset-lithography on thicker paper, but I have not been able to distinguish these from the original typo printing.
I31. 15p pink and black
I32. 20p mauve and black
I33. 25p bistre and black
I34. 50p green and black
I35. 75p green and black
I36. 1k blue and black
I37. 3k blue and black
I38. 5k blue and black
I39. 10k scarlet and black
a. Black (value) omitted
Note: Davis & Meech additionally list the 15p and 1k printed by offset-lithography on thicker paper, but I have not been able to distinguish these from the original typo printing.
I41/46
1989. As previous issue but inscribed UNION OF MYANMAR.
I41. 25p bistre and black
I42. 50p green and black
I43. 1k blue and black
I44. 3k blue and black
I45. 5k blue and black
I46. 10k scarlet and black
I41. 25p bistre and black
I42. 50p green and black
I43. 1k blue and black
I44. 3k blue and black
I45. 5k blue and black
I46. 10k scarlet and black
I51/55 (I54 image from Fantail 19)
c2005. Special Adhesive issues (S71ff) handstamped Insurance Stamp (with stop) in blue seriffed capitals. Long Burmese inscription at top (1k and 500k) or short inscription (others).
a) Without box around overprint
I51. 1k greenish blue
I52. 50k slate and pale blue
I53. 100k lake and vermilion
I54. 500k rose and greenish blue
I55. 1000k pale blue, brown and deep grey
a) Without box around overprint
I51. 1k greenish blue
I52. 50k slate and pale blue
I53. 100k lake and vermilion
I54. 500k rose and greenish blue
I55. 1000k pale blue, brown and deep grey
I63/65 (I64 image from Fantail 19)
b) With box around overprint
I63. 100k lake and vermilion
I64. 500k rose and greenish blue
I65. 1000k pale blue, brown and deep grey
Note: it is not known when these overprints were issued but it must have been by 2006. The 100k (I53) was recorded in that year by Y & others (Fantail 10), and the 50k (I52) in 2008 by Y & Warren (Fantail 16). The 500k and 1000k (I54/5) plus the three values with box around overprint were first recorded in 2009 by A2-K2 & others (Fantail 19).
I63. 100k lake and vermilion
I64. 500k rose and greenish blue
I65. 1000k pale blue, brown and deep grey
Note: it is not known when these overprints were issued but it must have been by 2006. The 100k (I53) was recorded in that year by Y & others (Fantail 10), and the 50k (I52) in 2008 by Y & Warren (Fantail 16). The 500k and 1000k (I54/5) plus the three values with box around overprint were first recorded in 2009 by A2-K2 & others (Fantail 19).
I85/86
2012 (first reported). New horizontal type, 80 x 25 mm. Inscribed Union of Myanmar in circle around Chinthe at left. No wmk. Perf 14½ x 14.
I85. 50k crimson and orange
I86. 100k black, violet and purple
The above stamps were first reported in the January 2012 edition of Fantail.
I85. 50k crimson and orange
I86. 100k black, violet and purple
The above stamps were first reported in the January 2012 edition of Fantail.
I91/95
2013 (first reported). Vertical types similar to 1974 and 1989 issues but inscribed Republic of the Union of Myanmar. No wmk. Perf 14.
I91. 1k grey and black
I92. 5k purple-brown and black
I93. 6k deep ultramarine and black
I94. 20k blue, claret and black
I95. 30k brown-orange, green and black
Note: the above stamps appeared for sale as new issues in summer 2013, though they may have been issued some years earlier. No used examples are known to date.
I91. 1k grey and black
I92. 5k purple-brown and black
I93. 6k deep ultramarine and black
I94. 20k blue, claret and black
I95. 30k brown-orange, green and black
Note: the above stamps appeared for sale as new issues in summer 2013, though they may have been issued some years earlier. No used examples are known to date.
Labels
L1
September 1941 (earliest recorded usage). 32 x 41 mm. Servicemen. Inscribed One Anna Burma War Comforts plus slogan They will thank you. Perf 11, imperf at sheet edges. No wmk.
L1. 1a brown, black, pale green and carmine
1949-66. Anti-Tuberculosis fundraising labels.
L11-14
a) Vertical format, 26 x 33 mm (L14) or 26 x 31 mm (others). Peacock (L14) or Taunggyi Rest Haven (others). Rough perf 12. No watermark. Cross and dates in second colour given. Dates in lower panels shown in brackets.
L11. (No value) blue-green and red (1927-1949)
L12. (No value) deep blue and red (1927-1954)
L13. (No value) orange-red and blue (1927-1956)
L14. (No value) deep green and red (1927-1957)
L11. (No value) blue-green and red (1927-1949)
L12. (No value) deep blue and red (1927-1954)
L13. (No value) orange-red and blue (1927-1956)
L14. (No value) deep green and red (1927-1957)
L21/24 (images from A2-K2 et al - see footnote below L35)
b) Horizontal format, no date indicated on stamp (1965)
L21. (No value) multicoloured (child riding bullock)
L22. (No value) multicoloured (traditional dancers)
L23. (No value) multicoloured (farmer driving tractor)
L24. (No value) multicoloured (dancer and drummer)
L21. (No value) multicoloured (child riding bullock)
L22. (No value) multicoloured (traditional dancers)
L23. (No value) multicoloured (farmer driving tractor)
L24. (No value) multicoloured (dancer and drummer)
L31/35 (images from A2-K2 et al - see footnote below L35)
c) Horizontal format, dated 1966 in small figures at top left or right. Each design shows a worker in the field with a single figure in foreground.
L31. (No value) multicoloured (boy in foreground at left)
L32. (No value) multicoloured (girl in foreground at left)
L33. (No value) multicoloured (girl with blue headgear in foreground at right)
L34. (No value) multicoloured (boy in foreground at right)
L35. (No value) multicoloured (girl with white hat in foreground at right)
Note: the sheet format for L11/13 was 4 rows of 4 with a wide margin at top bearing an explanation about the relief work undertaken by the Rest Haven in Taunggyi. L14 was printed in sheets of 20 (4 rows of 5) with a largely similar marginal inscription. L21/24 and L31/35 were printed in sheets of four vertical columns with a different design on each row.
For further details, see A2-K2, Myo Swe Than, Daw Thitar Aung, Richard Warren, Burma Tuberculosis seals, The Burma Fantail 32 (vol 9, no 2, April 2012), pp25-27.
L31. (No value) multicoloured (boy in foreground at left)
L32. (No value) multicoloured (girl in foreground at left)
L33. (No value) multicoloured (girl with blue headgear in foreground at right)
L34. (No value) multicoloured (boy in foreground at right)
L35. (No value) multicoloured (girl with white hat in foreground at right)
Note: the sheet format for L11/13 was 4 rows of 4 with a wide margin at top bearing an explanation about the relief work undertaken by the Rest Haven in Taunggyi. L14 was printed in sheets of 20 (4 rows of 5) with a largely similar marginal inscription. L21/24 and L31/35 were printed in sheets of four vertical columns with a different design on each row.
For further details, see A2-K2, Myo Swe Than, Daw Thitar Aung, Richard Warren, Burma Tuberculosis seals, The Burma Fantail 32 (vol 9, no 2, April 2012), pp25-27.
Notarial
N1, N6, N11, N16, N21
1937. King George V issue of India overprinted BURMA.
N1. 1r purple and black
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only. Wmk Mult Elephant Heads (sideways, elephants' trunks pointing right). Perf 14.
N6. 1r blue and black
1953. Revised type, decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
N11. 1k blue and black
1974. Redrawn Chinthe key type, inscribed SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF BURMA. Typo. No wmk. Perf 14.
N16. 4k scarlet and black
1989. Similar type inscribed UNION OF MYANMAR.
N21. 25k green and black
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech list a 15k similar to N21 but I have not seen this and I believe this is an error for N21.
N1. 1r purple and black
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only. Wmk Mult Elephant Heads (sideways, elephants' trunks pointing right). Perf 14.
N6. 1r blue and black
1953. Revised type, decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
N11. 1k blue and black
1974. Redrawn Chinthe key type, inscribed SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF BURMA. Typo. No wmk. Perf 14.
N16. 4k scarlet and black
1989. Similar type inscribed UNION OF MYANMAR.
N21. 25k green and black
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech list a 15k similar to N21 but I have not seen this and I believe this is an error for N21.
N31/32
c2000? Special Adhesive issues (S71ff) handstamped Notarial in blue-black seriffed capitals. Long Burmese inscription at top (Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma).
N31. 5k greenish blue
N32. 20k ultramarine
Note: it is not known when the above stamps were issued but it must have been by 2004. They were first recorded in January 2005 in Davis' Addenda (Fantail 3).
N31. 5k greenish blue
N32. 20k ultramarine
Note: it is not known when the above stamps were issued but it must have been by 2004. They were first recorded in January 2005 in Davis' Addenda (Fantail 3).
N41
2012 (first reported). New Chinthe key type, inscribed REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR. No wmk. Perf 14.
N41. 1000k ultramarine, purple and black
Postal Order poundage
Illustrated above is a British postal order overprinted for use in Burma. The face value is 20s (sterling) and poundage of 2d has been collected in local currency equivalent (3½ annas). British postal orders were issued in a wide range of values and it is likely that more of these were overprinted for Burma. Such items are not listed on this website but further information can be obtained from the Postal Order Society.
Revenue
R1 and R1a
1949. Local issue printed by Karen rebels. Inscribed Kawthoolei (= Karen State) Revenue. Elephants. 39 x 25 mm. Rough pin-perf. No watermark. Value in Burmese in left-hand circular tablet and in English at right.
R1. 2a bright green
a. Value in English at left, Burmese at right
Revenue stamps issued under Japanese and Thai Occupation are listed at the foot of this page.
R1. 2a bright green
a. Value in English at left, Burmese at right
Revenue stamps issued under Japanese and Thai Occupation are listed at the foot of this page.
R11
c1995. Chinthe. 17 x 26 mm. Perf 13½. No watermark.
R11. 50p brown-orange and blue
Note: this stamp is known postally used (see Mickey p22).
R21 and R25
2012 (first reported). Similar type but with slightly redrawn and top Burmese inscription changed to REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR. Perf 14½ x 14. No watermark.
R21. 50p brown-orange and blue
R25. 5k purple, green and black
R21. 50p brown-orange and blue
R25. 5k purple, green and black
Revenue usage of Postage stamps
Note: for ease of reference, numbering follows the Stanley Gibbons Part 1 catalogue throughout this section. Values listed here are those recorded as having been used for revenue purposes.
Note: for ease of reference, numbering follows the Stanley Gibbons Part 1 catalogue throughout this section. Values listed here are those recorded as having been used for revenue purposes.
P2, P4, P5
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P19/20 and P22
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1937. King George V issue of India overprinted Burma. Perf 14. Wmk Multiple Stars.
P2. ½a green
P4. 1a chocolate
P5. 2a vermilion
1938-40. King George VI definitives inscribed Burma Postage. Perf 14. Wmk Multiple Elephants' Heads.
P19. 3p bright violet
P20. 6p bright blue
P22. 1a purple-brown
P2. ½a green
P4. 1a chocolate
P5. 2a vermilion
1938-40. King George VI definitives inscribed Burma Postage. Perf 14. Wmk Multiple Elephants' Heads.
P19. 3p bright violet
P20. 6p bright blue
P22. 1a purple-brown
Revenue use of Japanese Occupation postage stamps is listed at the foot of this page.
P39/41
1945. As 1938-40 issue overprinted Mily Admn.
P39. 1a purple-brown
P40. 1½a turquoise-green
P41. 2a carmine
P39. 1a purple-brown
P40. 1½a turquoise-green
P41. 2a carmine
 P51/58 |
P66
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1946. As 1938-40 issue but colours changed.
P51. 3p brown
P52. 6p deep violet
P53. 9p green
P54. 1a blue
P55. 1½a orange
P56. 2a claret
P58. 4a purple
1946. Victory. Perf 13. Wmk Multiple Elephants' Heads (sideways).
P66. 2a carmine
P51. 3p brown
P52. 6p deep violet
P53. 9p green
P54. 1a blue
P55. 1½a orange
P56. 2a claret
P58. 4a purple
1946. Victory. Perf 13. Wmk Multiple Elephants' Heads (sideways).
P66. 2a carmine
P68/70, P72/73
1947. As 1946 but overprinted Interim Government in Burmese.
P68. 3p brown
P69. 6p deep violet
P70. 9p green
P72. 1½a orange
P73. 2a claret
P68. 3p brown
P69. 6p deep violet
P70. 9p green
P72. 1½a orange
P73. 2a claret
P85
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P92
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1948. Independence Commemoration.
P85. 2a red
1948. 1st Anniversary of the Murder of Aung San and his Ministers.
P92. 2a mauve
P85. 2a red
1948. 1st Anniversary of the Murder of Aung San and his Ministers.
P92. 2a mauve
P100/108
1949. First Anniversary of Independence. Denominated in pies (ps), annas and rupees.
P100. 3p blue
P103. 1a red-orange
P104. 2a orange
P108. 4a chocolate
P100. 3p blue
P103. 1a red-orange
P104. 2a orange
P108. 4a chocolate
P120/124
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P134/136
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1952-53. As previous issue but colours changed.
P120. 3p orange
P121. 6p purple
P124. 2a green
1953. 5th anniversary of Independence. Decimal currency.
P134. 14p green
P136. 25p violet-blue
P120. 3p orange
P121. 6p purple
P124. 2a green
1953. 5th anniversary of Independence. Decimal currency.
P134. 14p green
P136. 25p violet-blue
P137/144
P146
1954. As 1949 definitive issue but changed to decimal currency.
P137. 1p reddish orange
P138. 2p purple
P139. 3p light blue
P140. 5p ultramarine
P141. 10p green
P142. 15p green
P143. 20p red
P144. 25p reddish orange
P146. 50p light blue
P137. 1p reddish orange
P138. 2p purple
P139. 3p light blue
P140. 5p ultramarine
P141. 10p green
P142. 15p green
P143. 20p red
P144. 25p reddish orange
P146. 50p light blue
P152 and P154
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P164
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1954. 6th Buddhist Council, Rangoon.
P152. 15p purple
P154. 50p green
1961. As P134 but surcharged 15 pyas in Burmese.
P164. 15p on 14p green
P152. 15p purple
P154. 50p green
1961. As P134 but surcharged 15 pyas in Burmese.
P164. 15p on 14p green
P169
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P170
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P171
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1961. 15th Anniversary of UNICEF.
P169. 15p violet
1961. 2nd Southeast Asia Peninsula Games, Rangoon.
P170. 15p blue and red
1963. 1st anniversary of Military Coup by General Ne Win.
P171. 15p scarlet
P169. 15p violet
1961. 2nd Southeast Asia Peninsula Games, Rangoon.
P170. 15p blue and red
1963. 1st anniversary of Military Coup by General Ne Win.
P171. 15p scarlet
P175
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P195/200
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1964-68. Burmese birds.
a) Perf 13½ (1964)
P175. 2p carmine
b) Perf 14 (1968)
P195. 1p brownish black
P198. 5p blue
P199. 10p brown
P200. 15p yellow-olive
a) Perf 13½ (1964)
P175. 2p carmine
b) Perf 14 (1968)
P195. 1p brownish black
P198. 5p blue
P199. 10p brown
P200. 15p yellow-olive
Numerous Burmese postage stamps have been similarly used since 1970
and are not listed here for reasons of space
and are not listed here for reasons of space
Savings stamps
W1/3
1948 (according to Sein Win). Elephant (4a), farm vehicle (8a), oxen (1r). Annas values: size 21 x 17 mm, perf 13½ x 14, sheets of 320 (20 rows of 16). Rupee value: size 30½ x 24½ mm, perf 14 x 14½, sheets of 128 (16 rows of 8). No watermark. Printed (offset-litho) by India Security Press, Nasik.
W1. 4a deep green
W2. 8a green
W3. 1r brown
W1. 4a deep green
W2. 8a green
W3. 1r brown
W6
c1954. As previous issue but surcharged in decimal currency, with coat of arms cancelling old value.
W6. 25p on 4a deep green
W11
1954. New decimal type showing map of Burma. 21 x 18 mm.
Perf 14. No watermark. Sheets of 320 (2 panes, each of 16 rows of 10). Printed (recess) by De La Rue, London.
W11. 10p blue
The sheet format and date for this issue are taken from Sein Win's article. He refers to a complete sheet of W11 with the imprint of De La Rue in the margin.
Perf 14. No watermark. Sheets of 320 (2 panes, each of 16 rows of 10). Printed (recess) by De La Rue, London.
W11. 10p blue
The sheet format and date for this issue are taken from Sein Win's article. He refers to a complete sheet of W11 with the imprint of De La Rue in the margin.
Share Transfer
Q1/6 (Q9 image below right)
1936 (earliest recorded usage). King George V issue of India overprinted BURMA.
Q9
a) Typographed overprint at top (2a, 4a, 5r) or sides (8a, 1r, 10r)
Q1. 2a green and red
Q2. 4a green and red
Q3. 8a green and red
Q4. 1r purple and blue
Q5. 5r purple and blue
Q6. 10r purple and blue
b) Typewritten overprint at top of stamp only
Q9. 10r purple and blue
Notes:
1. The typewritten overprint on Q9 may be a local provisional, though could be a forgery.
2. Q1/6 are wmk Multiple Stars while Q9 is overprinted on the original De La Rue printing watermarked Script GRI (sideways).
Q1. 2a green and red
Q2. 4a green and red
Q3. 8a green and red
Q4. 1r purple and blue
Q5. 5r purple and blue
Q6. 10r purple and blue
b) Typewritten overprint at top of stamp only
Q9. 10r purple and blue
Notes:
1. The typewritten overprint on Q9 may be a local provisional, though could be a forgery.
2. Q1/6 are wmk Multiple Stars while Q9 is overprinted on the original De La Rue printing watermarked Script GRI (sideways).
Q11/17 and Q21
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only at top and bottom. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14. Denominated in annas and rupees.
Q11. 2a blue and black
Q12. 4a blue and black
Q13. 8a blue and black
Q14. 12a blue and black
Q15. 1r blue and black
Q16. 5r blue and black
Q17. 10r carmine and black
Note: the sideways watermark can be found with the elephants' trunks pointing to either the right or the left (as seen from the back of the stamp). So far I have found the following:
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
Q21. 13p blue and black
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech list a 10k and 20k in the new vertical Chinthe format (similar to Notarial N16 or N21).
Q11. 2a blue and black
Q12. 4a blue and black
Q13. 8a blue and black
Q14. 12a blue and black
Q15. 1r blue and black
Q16. 5r blue and black
Q17. 10r carmine and black
Note: the sideways watermark can be found with the elephants' trunks pointing to either the right or the left (as seen from the back of the stamp). So far I have found the following:
- Trunks pointing right: 4a, 1r, 5r, 10r
- Trunks pointing left: 2a, 8a, 12a, 1r, 10r
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
Q21. 13p blue and black
Note: in their list of 'Adhesive Revenues Reported But Not Seen' (p49), Davis & Meech list a 10k and 20k in the new vertical Chinthe format (similar to Notarial N16 or N21).
Q41/47
2011 (earliest recorded usage). New long horizontal designs with Chinthe at left, 80 x 25 mm. Inscribed Share Transfer in Burmese and English in centre, with Union of Myanmar at left. Perf 14. No watermark. Wavy-line pattern in value tablets.
Q41. 500k black, light blue and carmine-pink
Q42. 1000k black, light blue, brown-orange and brown
Q43. 5000k black, violet, purple and red-brown
Q44. 10000k black, olive-brown, claret and blackish brown
Q45. 30000k black, orange-brown, light blue and bistre
Q46. 50000k black, purple, green and ultramarine
Q47. 100000k black, orange-brown, green and olive
Q41. 500k black, light blue and carmine-pink
Q42. 1000k black, light blue, brown-orange and brown
Q43. 5000k black, violet, purple and red-brown
Q44. 10000k black, olive-brown, claret and blackish brown
Q45. 30000k black, orange-brown, light blue and bistre
Q46. 50000k black, purple, green and ultramarine
Q47. 100000k black, orange-brown, green and olive
Special Adhesive
S1/23 including S20a and S21a
S9a, S11a, S14a
1923 (earliest recorded usage). Issues of India overprinted BURMA. Portrait of King Edward VII (500r) or King George V (others). Perf 14 except where noted. Wmk Large Crown and INDIA (500r) or Multiple Stars (others).
S1. 2a green and brown
S2. 3a green and brown
S3. 4a green and brown
S4. 6a green and brown
S5. 8a green and brown
S6. 12a green and brown
S7. 1r purple and greenish black
S8. 2r purple and greenish black
S9. 3r purple and greenish black
a. Purple and green (see note 1)
S10. 4r purple and greenish black
S11. 5r purple and greenish black
a. Purple and green (see note 1)
S12. 6r purple and greenish black
S13. 7r purple and greenish black
S14. 8r purple and greenish black
a. Purple and green (see note 1)
S15. 9r purple and greenish black
S16. 10r purple and greenish black
S17. 20r green and brown
S18. 30r green and brown
S19. 40r green and brown
S20. 50r green and brown
a. Perf 11 x 14
S21. 100r green and brown
a. Perf 11
S22. 200r green and brown (perf 11 x 14)
S23. 500r green and brown (King Edward VII)
S1. 2a green and brown
S2. 3a green and brown
S3. 4a green and brown
S4. 6a green and brown
S5. 8a green and brown
S6. 12a green and brown
S7. 1r purple and greenish black
S8. 2r purple and greenish black
S9. 3r purple and greenish black
a. Purple and green (see note 1)
S10. 4r purple and greenish black
S11. 5r purple and greenish black
a. Purple and green (see note 1)
S12. 6r purple and greenish black
S13. 7r purple and greenish black
S14. 8r purple and greenish black
a. Purple and green (see note 1)
S15. 9r purple and greenish black
S16. 10r purple and greenish black
S17. 20r green and brown
S18. 30r green and brown
S19. 40r green and brown
S20. 50r green and brown
a. Perf 11 x 14
S21. 100r green and brown
a. Perf 11
S22. 200r green and brown (perf 11 x 14)
S23. 500r green and brown (King Edward VII)
De La Rue plate (top) and Nasik plate (below)
Notes:
1. S1/22 are overprinted on Indian revenues printed at Nasik using plates made at Nasik. S9a and S11a are overprinted on the original issue printed by De La Rue in London with watermark Script GRI (sideways). S14a is the hybrid printing, ie printed at Nasik using De La Rue plates with wmk Multiple Stars (sideways). S9a, S11a and S14a can be distinguished from normal not only by shade but also by the lettering of the inscription SPECIAL ADHESIVE as illustrated here.
2. The Multiple Stars watermark is normally upright, though S14 is currently known only with wmk sideways and S21a only with wmk inverted. S7, S9 and S16 are known with watermark inverted as well as upright. S13 is known with wmk sideways as well as upright.
1. S1/22 are overprinted on Indian revenues printed at Nasik using plates made at Nasik. S9a and S11a are overprinted on the original issue printed by De La Rue in London with watermark Script GRI (sideways). S14a is the hybrid printing, ie printed at Nasik using De La Rue plates with wmk Multiple Stars (sideways). S9a, S11a and S14a can be distinguished from normal not only by shade but also by the lettering of the inscription SPECIAL ADHESIVE as illustrated here.
2. The Multiple Stars watermark is normally upright, though S14 is currently known only with wmk sideways and S21a only with wmk inverted. S7, S9 and S16 are known with watermark inverted as well as upright. S13 is known with wmk sideways as well as upright.
S31/46
S47/48
1948. Chinthe key type inscribed in English only at top and bottom. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14. Denominated in annas and rupees.
S31. 2a blue and black
S32. 3a blue and black
S33. 6a blue and black
S34. 8a blue and black
S35. 1r blue and black
S36. 2r blue and black
S37. 3r blue and black
S39. 4r blue and black
S40. 5r blue and black
S41. 6r blue and black
S42. 10r carmine and black
S43. 20r carmine and black
S44. 30r carmine and black
S45. 50r carmine and black
S46. 100r carmine and black
S47. 200r carmine and black
S48. 500r carmine and black
Notes:
1. A 3½r was formerly listed here on the basis of Davis & Meech's listing, but I have now deleted it since this value was not in the personal collection of Gerald Davis and I conclude that he listed it in error.
2. All values of this issue are known with watermark showing elephants' trunks pointing to the right as seen from the back of the stamp. The following values are also known with trunks pointing to the left: 6a, 8a, 2r, 3r, 4r, 10r, 20r, 30r, 50r, 100r, 500r.
S31. 2a blue and black
S32. 3a blue and black
S33. 6a blue and black
S34. 8a blue and black
S35. 1r blue and black
S36. 2r blue and black
S37. 3r blue and black
S39. 4r blue and black
S40. 5r blue and black
S41. 6r blue and black
S42. 10r carmine and black
S43. 20r carmine and black
S44. 30r carmine and black
S45. 50r carmine and black
S46. 100r carmine and black
S47. 200r carmine and black
S48. 500r carmine and black
Notes:
1. A 3½r was formerly listed here on the basis of Davis & Meech's listing, but I have now deleted it since this value was not in the personal collection of Gerald Davis and I conclude that he listed it in error.
2. All values of this issue are known with watermark showing elephants' trunks pointing to the right as seen from the back of the stamp. The following values are also known with trunks pointing to the left: 6a, 8a, 2r, 3r, 4r, 10r, 20r, 30r, 50r, 100r, 500r.
S51/S65
S66
1953. Chinthe key type inscribed in Burmese and English at top and bottom, with value in decimal currency. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways). Perf 14.
S51. 13p blue and black
S52. 19p blue and black
S53. 38p blue and black
S54. 50p blue and black
S55. 1k blue and black
S56. 2k blue and black
S57. 3k blue and black
S58. 4k blue and black
S59. 5k blue and black
S60. 6k blue and black
S61. 10k carmine and black
S62. 20k carmine and black
S63. 30k carmine and black
S64. 50k carmine and black
S65. 100k carmine and black
S66. 500k carmine and black
S51. 13p blue and black
S52. 19p blue and black
S53. 38p blue and black
S54. 50p blue and black
S55. 1k blue and black
S56. 2k blue and black
S57. 3k blue and black
S58. 4k blue and black
S59. 5k blue and black
S60. 6k blue and black
S61. 10k carmine and black
S62. 20k carmine and black
S63. 30k carmine and black
S64. 50k carmine and black
S65. 100k carmine and black
S66. 500k carmine and black
S71/79
c1980. New long horizontal designs inscribed Special Adhesive Label in Burmese and English. Long Burmese inscription at top reading Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma / Myanmar. Perf 14. No watermark. Three different sizes: 56 x 21 mm (1k to 4k), 59 x 26 mm (5k to 30k) or 80 x 25 mm (500k).
Enlargements showing long country name (top) and newer short name (below)
S71. 1k greenish blue
S72. 2k yellow-brown
S73. 3k ultramarine
S74. 4k rose
S75. 5k greenish blue
S76. 10k yellow-brown
S77. 20k ultramarine
S78. 30k rose
S79. 500k rose and greenish blue
S72. 2k yellow-brown
S73. 3k ultramarine
S74. 4k rose
S75. 5k greenish blue
S76. 10k yellow-brown
S77. 20k ultramarine
S78. 30k rose
S79. 500k rose and greenish blue
S85/95 (see below right for image of S84)
1995-2005? Similar types but with Socialist Republic removed from country name, giving shorter Burmese inscription at top. Perf 14. No watermark. Three different sizes as before.
eBay image showing S84 (behind) and S74
S84. 4k rose
S85. 5k greenish blue
S87. 20k ultramarine
S88. 30k rose
S89. 50k slate and pale blue
S90. 100k lake and vermilion
S91. 200k greenish blue and bright reddish violet
S93. 1000k black, pale blue, brown and deep grey
S95. 5000k black, yellow, pale blue and orange-brown
Note: it is not known when the above stamps were issued. Davis & Meech list only the 20k and 50k, giving a date of "1995?", but the 100k was not recorded until 2006 by Y & others (Fantail 10). The 200k, 500k (presumably with the long inscription), 1000k and 5000k were first recorded in 2009 by A2-K2 & others (Fantail 19). The 5k appeared on eBay in February
2011, and the 30k in October 2011.
S85. 5k greenish blue
S87. 20k ultramarine
S88. 30k rose
S89. 50k slate and pale blue
S90. 100k lake and vermilion
S91. 200k greenish blue and bright reddish violet
S93. 1000k black, pale blue, brown and deep grey
S95. 5000k black, yellow, pale blue and orange-brown
Note: it is not known when the above stamps were issued. Davis & Meech list only the 20k and 50k, giving a date of "1995?", but the 100k was not recorded until 2006 by Y & others (Fantail 10). The 200k, 500k (presumably with the long inscription), 1000k and 5000k were first recorded in 2009 by A2-K2 & others (Fantail 19). The 5k appeared on eBay in February
2011, and the 30k in October 2011.
S101/116
2007-13 (earliest recorded). New design inscribed Special Adhesive (without Label). Perf 14 (1k to 4k) or 14½ x 14 (others). No watermark. Three different sizes: 56 x 21 mm (1k to 4k), 59 x 26 mm (5k to 30k) or 80 x 25 mm (50k to 5000k).
S101. 1k magenta and pink
S102. 2k scarlet and pink
S103. 3k olive-brown and pink
S104. 4k sepia and lilac
S105. 5k deep brown and orange-brown
S106. 10k emerald and orange-brown
S107. 20k olive-brown and orange-brown
S108. 30k purple and pale blue
S109. 50k blue and brown-orange
S110. 100k black, rose-carmine and blue
S111. 200k black, grey-blue and red-orange
S114. 500k black, brownish grey and deep ultramarine
S115. 1000k black, claret, orange-yellow and bright green
S116. 5000k black, claret, turquoise and ultramarine
Note: The 5k and 10k were recorded in 2007 by Warren (Fantail 12). The 20k and 30k were recorded in 2009 by A2-K2 & others (Fantail 19), the 3k and 4k in 2010, the 5000k in October 2011 and the 2k in June 2012. The remaining values were offered on eBay in 2013. The stamps may have been in use long before being recorded.
S101. 1k magenta and pink
S102. 2k scarlet and pink
S103. 3k olive-brown and pink
S104. 4k sepia and lilac
S105. 5k deep brown and orange-brown
S106. 10k emerald and orange-brown
S107. 20k olive-brown and orange-brown
S108. 30k purple and pale blue
S109. 50k blue and brown-orange
S110. 100k black, rose-carmine and blue
S111. 200k black, grey-blue and red-orange
S114. 500k black, brownish grey and deep ultramarine
S115. 1000k black, claret, orange-yellow and bright green
S116. 5000k black, claret, turquoise and ultramarine
Note: The 5k and 10k were recorded in 2007 by Warren (Fantail 12). The 20k and 30k were recorded in 2009 by A2-K2 & others (Fantail 19), the 3k and 4k in 2010, the 5000k in October 2011 and the 2k in June 2012. The remaining values were offered on eBay in 2013. The stamps may have been in use long before being recorded.
S121/132
c2010. Similar to S109/116, but country name now shown (in Burmese) as Republic of the Union of Myanmar. No watermark. Perf 14½ x 14. Wavy-line pattern in value tablets.
S121. 100k black, claret and yellow-green
S123. 200k black, green and turquoise
S124. 300k black, blue and brown-orange
S125. 500k black, rose and violet
S126. 600k black, blue and magenta
S127. 1000k black, violet, bright green and orange-brown
S128. 2000k black, claret and deep green
S129. 5000k black, olive, claret and greenish blue
S132. 50000k black, olive, blue-green and claret
S121. 100k black, claret and yellow-green
S123. 200k black, green and turquoise
S124. 300k black, blue and brown-orange
S125. 500k black, rose and violet
S126. 600k black, blue and magenta
S127. 1000k black, violet, bright green and orange-brown
S128. 2000k black, claret and deep green
S129. 5000k black, olive, claret and greenish blue
S132. 50000k black, olive, blue-green and claret
Stamp paper - click here
Telegraph
T1/7
1946. Peacock design inscribed Burma Telegraphs in English. 21½ x 17½ mm. Perf 14. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways).
4a unadopted essay
T1. 1a carmine
T2. 2a deep blue
T3. 8a grey-green
T4. 12a brown-purple
T5. 1r red-brown
T6. 2r deep purple
T7. 10r turquoise
An essay denominated 4 annas (shown above right) was prepared in this design but is not known as an issued value. The essay is illustrated on p53 of Davis & Meech.
T2. 2a deep blue
T3. 8a grey-green
T4. 12a brown-purple
T5. 1r red-brown
T6. 2r deep purple
T7. 10r turquoise
An essay denominated 4 annas (shown above right) was prepared in this design but is not known as an issued value. The essay is illustrated on p53 of Davis & Meech.
T11/17
1946. As T1/7 but overprinted Official in Burmese.
T11. 1a carmine
T12. 2a deep blue
T13. 8a grey-green
T14. 12a brown-purple
T15. 1r red-brown
T16. 2r deep purple
T17. 10r turquoise
T11. 1a carmine
T12. 2a deep blue
T13. 8a grey-green
T14. 12a brown-purple
T15. 1r red-brown
T16. 2r deep purple
T17. 10r turquoise
T21/27
1954. As T1/7 but overprinted Official in Burmese and with value surcharged in new decimal currency.
T21. 6p on 1a carmine
T22. 13p on 2a deep blue
T23. 50p on 8a grey-green
T24. 75p on 12a greyish purple
T25. 1k on 1r red-brown
T26. 2k on 2r deep purple
T27. 10k on 10r turquoise
T21. 6p on 1a carmine
T22. 13p on 2a deep blue
T23. 50p on 8a grey-green
T24. 75p on 12a greyish purple
T25. 1k on 1r red-brown
T26. 2k on 2r deep purple
T27. 10k on 10r turquoise
T31/35
c1958. Redrawn type with inscriptions in Burmese. 21½ x 17½ mm. Perf 14. Wmk Multiple Elephant Heads (sideways).
T31. 1p mauve
T32. 10p red-orange
T33. 25p greenish blue
T34. 50p ultramarine
T35. 1k turquoise-blue
T31. 1p mauve
T32. 10p red-orange
T33. 25p greenish blue
T34. 50p ultramarine
T35. 1k turquoise-blue
T41/49
c1958. As previous issue but overprinted Official in Burmese.
T41. 1p mauve
T42. 5p reddish purple
T43. 10p red-orange
T44. 25p greenish blue
T45. 50p ultramarine
T46. 75p deep brown
T47. 1k turquoise-blue
T48. 2k carmine
T49. 10k grey
Notes:
1. The 5p, 75p, 2k and 10k are not recorded without Official overprint.
2. The 25p is known postally used (see Mickey p17).
T41. 1p mauve
T42. 5p reddish purple
T43. 10p red-orange
T44. 25p greenish blue
T45. 50p ultramarine
T46. 75p deep brown
T47. 1k turquoise-blue
T48. 2k carmine
T49. 10k grey
Notes:
1. The 5p, 75p, 2k and 10k are not recorded without Official overprint.
2. The 25p is known postally used (see Mickey p17).
Japanese and Thai Occupation of Burma
For Japanese Occupation stamp paper, click here
For King George VI Court Fee with peacock overprint, see footnote under C36
For Japanese Occupation stamp paper, click here
For King George VI Court Fee with peacock overprint, see footnote under C36
1942. Japanese Occupation Court Fee. Crossed swords and scales of justice. 73 x 34 mm. No watermark. Printed in sheets of 30 (6 rows of 5). Currency 100 cents = 1 rupee.
J1/6
a) Roulette 7
J1. 5c deep violet
J2. 50c green
J3. 1r bright blue
J4. 1r deep purple
J5. 2r red-brown
J6. 5r deep greenish blue
J1. 5c deep violet
J2. 50c green
J3. 1r bright blue
J4. 1r deep purple
J5. 2r red-brown
J6. 5r deep greenish blue
J11/12
b) Imperf, but with 11-gauge rouletting printed around design
J11. 5c violet
J12. 50c deep yellow-green
J11. 5c violet
J12. 50c deep yellow-green
J21
1942. Japanese Occupation Revenue. Arms, crossed swords and chinthes. 21½ x 27 mm. Imperf, but with 7-gauge rouletting printed around design. No watermark. Sheets of 84 (7 rows of 12).
J21. 5c deep green
Note: this stamp is known postally used (illustrated by Bennett in Fantail 4).
J31/39
1942. Japanese Occupation Special Adhesive. Design similar to J21 but in taller format with additional inscription at foot. 18½ x 31 mm (cents values) or 23 x 39 mm (rupee values). Imperf (50r to 200r) or roulette 7 (others). No watermark. Printed in panes of 42 (50c) or 32 (rupee values) with two panes per sheet.
J31. 25c deep orange
J32. 50c turquoise
J33. 1r carmine
J34. 2r deep green
J35. 5r red-orange
J36. 10r red-brown
J37. 50r brown
J38. 100r deep blue
J39. 200r deep violet
J31. 25c deep orange
J32. 50c turquoise
J33. 1r carmine
J34. 2r deep green
J35. 5r red-orange
J36. 10r red-brown
J37. 50r brown
J38. 100r deep blue
J39. 200r deep violet
J101/4
1944. Thai Occupation of Shan States. Currency 100 satang = 1 baht. Musician.
15 x 21 mm (satang values, 1b larger). Perf 13. No wmk.
J101. 5s orange
J102. 10s violet
J103. 25s green
J104. 1b blue
15 x 21 mm (satang values, 1b larger). Perf 13. No wmk.
J101. 5s orange
J102. 10s violet
J103. 25s green
J104. 1b blue
Note: numbering for PJ57/92 follows the Stanley Gibbons part 1 catalogue
PJ57/70
1942. Revenue use of postage stamps. Provisional surcharges.
a) Farmer design in Burmese currency surcharged in cents
PJ57. 5c on 1a scarlet
b) Stamps of Japan previously surcharged in annas now surcharged in cents
PJ58. 1c on ¼a on 1s chestnut
PJ59. 2c on ½a on 2s bright scarlet
PJ61. 5c on 1a on 5s claret
c) Stamps of Japan surcharged in cents
PJ70. 15c on 4s emerald
a) Farmer design in Burmese currency surcharged in cents
PJ57. 5c on 1a scarlet
b) Stamps of Japan previously surcharged in annas now surcharged in cents
PJ58. 1c on ¼a on 1s chestnut
PJ59. 2c on ½a on 2s bright scarlet
PJ61. 5c on 1a on 5s claret
c) Stamps of Japan surcharged in cents
PJ70. 15c on 4s emerald
PJ74/77
1943. Revenue use of postage stamps. Farmer. Perf 11½. No watermark. Value in cents.
PJ74. 2c yellow-green
PJ75. 3c light blue
PJ76. 5c carmine (small c)
PJ77. 5c carmine (large C)
PJ74. 2c yellow-green
PJ75. 3c light blue
PJ76. 5c carmine (small c)
PJ77. 5c carmine (large C)
PJ91/92
1943. Revenue use of postage stamps. Elephant. Perf 12½. No watermark.
PJ91. 5c carmine
PJ92. 10c blue
PJ91. 5c carmine
PJ92. 10c blue
For Burma stamp paper (including Japanese Occupation stamp paper), click here
Acknowledgments (see also the main Asia page)
Revenue catalogues, journals and monographs (in chronological order of publication)
Sein Win, 'Burma savings stamps: their legislative background, their use, and their printing', The Burma Peacock (vol 6, no 2, Summer 1984), pp34-36
G Davis and A Meech, A Catalogue of Telegraph and Revenue Stamps for Burma and Myanmar (Burma Philatelic Study Circle, 1998)
G Davis, 'Addenda and corrigenda to A Catalogue of Telegraph and Revenue Stamps for Burma and Myanmar,' The Burma Fantail (Newsletter and Journal of the Burma (Myanmar) Philatelic Study Circle) 3 (vol 2, no 1, January 2005), pp4-5
B Saxe, W Bennett, R Warren, 'India stamp paper overprinted "BURMA"', The Burma Fantail 3 (vol 2, no 1, January 2005), p11
W Bennett, 'Occupation State Revenue stamp used for postage', The Burma Fantail 4 (vol 2, no 2, April 2005), pp21-22
W Bennett, 'Notes & Queries: Japanese Occupation stamp papers', The Burma Fantail 4 (vol 2, no 2, April 2005), pp22-23
W Bennett and M Case, 'Notes & Queries: Unrecorded Japanese Occupation revenue & court fee stamp papers', The Burma Fantail 5 (vol 2, no 3, July 2005), p37
T A Mickey, 'Revenue stamps used as postage stamps', The Burma Fantail 8 (vol 3, no 2, April 2006), pp17, 20-24
T A Mickey, 'New K4 Court Fee stamp', The Burma Fantail 9 (vol 3, no 3, July 2006), p48
Y, D Sher, R Warren, 'K100 Special Adhesive; "Insurance Stamp" provisional overprint', The Burma Fantail 10 (vol 3, no 4, October 2006), p52
R Warren, 'New issues, developments and discoveries', The Burma Fantail 12 (vol 4, no 2, April 2007), pp20-23
R Warren, 'An India Court Fee revenue paper overprinted for Burma - From the Gerald Davis papers', The Burma Fantail 14 (vol 4, no 4, October 2007), p60
A2-K2, Y, J Mulder, D Sher, R Warren, 'New issues, developments and discoveries', The Burma Fantail 15 (vol 5, no 1, January 2008), pp4-7
D Sher and R Warren, 'More unrecorded stamp papers', The Burma Fantail 15 (vol 5, no 1, January 2008), pp17-18
J Barefoot Ltd, British Commonwealth Revenues (8th Edition, privately published, 2008)
Y and R Warren, 'K50 Special Adhesive; "Insurance Stamp" provisional overprint', The Burma Fantail 16 (vol 5, no 2, April 2008), p53
A2-K2, Y, D Sher, R Warren, 'New issues, developments and discoveries', The Burma Fantail 19 (vol 6, no 1, January 2009), pp2-5
Richard Warren, 'New share transfer series', The Burma Fantail 32 (vol 9, no 2, April 2012), p21
A2-K2, Myo Swe Than, Daw Thitar Aung, Richard Warren, 'Burma Tuberculosis seals', The Burma Fantail 32 (vol 9, no 2, April 2012), pp25-27
A2-K2 and Richard Warren, 'Match tax labels before and during the Japanese Occupation', The Burma Fantail 47 (vol 13, no 1, January 2016), pages 4 & 6
Richard Warren, A2-K2, Wint Khine and David Sher, 'Tobacco and alcohol tax labels in Myanmar', The Burma Fantail 52 (vol 14, no 2, April 2017)
Wint Khine, 'More on alcohol and tobacco tax labels', The Burma Fantail 55 (vol 15, no 1, January 2018)
Other published works
Stanley Gibbons, Commonwealth & British Empire Stamps 1840-1952 (107th Edition, Stanley Gibbons Ltd, Ringwood, 2004)
S E R Hiscocks, Telegraph & Telephone Stamps of the World: a priced and annotated catalogue (privately published, 1982)
Individual contributors
Grateful thanks to John Hawes, Martin Kingdom, Nanda Maung, Jean-Marc Rastorfer, Geoff Rosamond, Norm Seidelman, David Sher and Richard Warren for their help with information and scans for this section. Special thanks to Thein Aung (Mickey) of Yangon, who provided many helpful suggestions and several scans of otherwise unknown items.
Revenue catalogues, journals and monographs (in chronological order of publication)
Sein Win, 'Burma savings stamps: their legislative background, their use, and their printing', The Burma Peacock (vol 6, no 2, Summer 1984), pp34-36
G Davis and A Meech, A Catalogue of Telegraph and Revenue Stamps for Burma and Myanmar (Burma Philatelic Study Circle, 1998)
G Davis, 'Addenda and corrigenda to A Catalogue of Telegraph and Revenue Stamps for Burma and Myanmar,' The Burma Fantail (Newsletter and Journal of the Burma (Myanmar) Philatelic Study Circle) 3 (vol 2, no 1, January 2005), pp4-5
B Saxe, W Bennett, R Warren, 'India stamp paper overprinted "BURMA"', The Burma Fantail 3 (vol 2, no 1, January 2005), p11
W Bennett, 'Occupation State Revenue stamp used for postage', The Burma Fantail 4 (vol 2, no 2, April 2005), pp21-22
W Bennett, 'Notes & Queries: Japanese Occupation stamp papers', The Burma Fantail 4 (vol 2, no 2, April 2005), pp22-23
W Bennett and M Case, 'Notes & Queries: Unrecorded Japanese Occupation revenue & court fee stamp papers', The Burma Fantail 5 (vol 2, no 3, July 2005), p37
T A Mickey, 'Revenue stamps used as postage stamps', The Burma Fantail 8 (vol 3, no 2, April 2006), pp17, 20-24
T A Mickey, 'New K4 Court Fee stamp', The Burma Fantail 9 (vol 3, no 3, July 2006), p48
Y, D Sher, R Warren, 'K100 Special Adhesive; "Insurance Stamp" provisional overprint', The Burma Fantail 10 (vol 3, no 4, October 2006), p52
R Warren, 'New issues, developments and discoveries', The Burma Fantail 12 (vol 4, no 2, April 2007), pp20-23
R Warren, 'An India Court Fee revenue paper overprinted for Burma - From the Gerald Davis papers', The Burma Fantail 14 (vol 4, no 4, October 2007), p60
A2-K2, Y, J Mulder, D Sher, R Warren, 'New issues, developments and discoveries', The Burma Fantail 15 (vol 5, no 1, January 2008), pp4-7
D Sher and R Warren, 'More unrecorded stamp papers', The Burma Fantail 15 (vol 5, no 1, January 2008), pp17-18
J Barefoot Ltd, British Commonwealth Revenues (8th Edition, privately published, 2008)
Y and R Warren, 'K50 Special Adhesive; "Insurance Stamp" provisional overprint', The Burma Fantail 16 (vol 5, no 2, April 2008), p53
A2-K2, Y, D Sher, R Warren, 'New issues, developments and discoveries', The Burma Fantail 19 (vol 6, no 1, January 2009), pp2-5
Richard Warren, 'New share transfer series', The Burma Fantail 32 (vol 9, no 2, April 2012), p21
A2-K2, Myo Swe Than, Daw Thitar Aung, Richard Warren, 'Burma Tuberculosis seals', The Burma Fantail 32 (vol 9, no 2, April 2012), pp25-27
A2-K2 and Richard Warren, 'Match tax labels before and during the Japanese Occupation', The Burma Fantail 47 (vol 13, no 1, January 2016), pages 4 & 6
Richard Warren, A2-K2, Wint Khine and David Sher, 'Tobacco and alcohol tax labels in Myanmar', The Burma Fantail 52 (vol 14, no 2, April 2017)
Wint Khine, 'More on alcohol and tobacco tax labels', The Burma Fantail 55 (vol 15, no 1, January 2018)
Other published works
Stanley Gibbons, Commonwealth & British Empire Stamps 1840-1952 (107th Edition, Stanley Gibbons Ltd, Ringwood, 2004)
S E R Hiscocks, Telegraph & Telephone Stamps of the World: a priced and annotated catalogue (privately published, 1982)
Individual contributors
Grateful thanks to John Hawes, Martin Kingdom, Nanda Maung, Jean-Marc Rastorfer, Geoff Rosamond, Norm Seidelman, David Sher and Richard Warren for their help with information and scans for this section. Special thanks to Thein Aung (Mickey) of Yangon, who provided many helpful suggestions and several scans of otherwise unknown items.
