Vintage Sarawak stamps

A Legacy of the Land of the Hornbills This hand-curated archive features authentic vintage postage stamps from Sarawak, documenting the extraordinary history of the "White Rajahs" on the island of Borneo. The collection spans from the mid-19th century through to the mid-20th century, featuring the iconic portraits of Sir James Brooke, Sir Charles Brooke, and Sir Charles Vyner Brooke. These artifacts showcase the unique philatelic identity of the Kingdom of Sarawak, highlighting its transition from an independent sovereign state to a British Protectorate and eventually a Crown Colony.

Archive Features:

• 100% Authentic: Original vintage postage stamps—strictly no digital reproductions or modern prints.

• Philatelic Quality: A hand-selected array featuring the classic line-engraved portraits of the Brooke dynasty and vibrant mid-century pictorials of indigenous Bornean culture and wildlife.

• Historical Record: A significant addition for collectors of Southeast Asian and British Commonwealth history, capturing the heritage of one of the world's most unique monarchies.

Important Note on Selection: These are example images of the actual stamps; your set may vary from this set as we sell many of them and not all packages are always the same.

Every set is unique and includes our guarantee of authenticity. Shipped worldwide from the UK.

Set1:CJPostage £12
Sir Charles J. Brooke - Inscription "POSTAGE" 1899 and
Brooke Family 1946

Set2:CJBrooke £10
Sir Charles Vyner Brooke - Coated Paper 1918

Set3:CJUniform £10
Charles Vyner Brooke in Uniform 1932
some with BMA overprint

Set4:CJOverprint £10
Sir Charles Vyner Brooke - Stamps of 1934-1941 Overprinted with Monogram 1947

Set5:QE2 £20
Queen Elizabeth II & Local Motifs 1955
including $5 dollar issue

Set6:CJUniform_mixed £15
Charles Vyner Brooke in Uniform 1932
some with BMA overprint

Set7:SirCharles £15
Sir Charles J. Brooke - 1871
Sir Charles J. Brooke - 1888
Sir Charles Vyner Brooke - 1918

Nice used set of stamps.