Stamps that will take you back to the British Rule

A Private Collection of Ceylon Vintage Stamps

Come and celebrate the vibrant heritage of vintage Ceylon (Sri Lanka) stamps with us! Whether you’re an experienced collector, a history lover, or just curious, we welcome you to explore the journey through time that this collection offers. Uncover the beauty and fascination of these tiny masterpieces in high resolution and appreciate the stories they reveal about a significant chapter in Sri Lanka’s history.


This Ceylon stamp collection spanning 1921 to 1980 provides an intriguing look into the vibrant history, culture, and development of Sri Lanka during a pivotal time. This period witnessed major political shifts, notably the conclusion of British colonial rule in 1948, which greatly influenced the designs and themes represented on the stamps.
Stamp Information
Queen Victoria Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1868
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100a
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Stamp Information
Queen Victoria Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1st January 1872
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100b
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Stamp Information
Queen Victoria Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1886-1901
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100c
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Stamp Information
King Edward VII Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1903
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100d
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Stamp Information
King Edward VII Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1908
21 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100e
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Stamp Information
King George V Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1912
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100f
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Stamp Information
King George V Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1912
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100g
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Stamp Information
King George V Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1912
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100h
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Stamp Information
K
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1912
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100i
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Stamp Information
King George V Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1912
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100j
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Stamp Information
King George V Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1912
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100k
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Stamp Information
King George V Stamps
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1912
21x25 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100l
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Stamp Information
King George VI Revenue
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1938
mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#100
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Stamp Information
King George V
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1921 August 3
21x25 mm
14
Typography-Single plate
De La Rue & Co. England
#101
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Stamp Information
King George V
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1922
21x24 mm
14
Typography
De La Rue & Co. England
#102
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Stamp Information
King George V - Silver Jubilee
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1935 May 6
44x28 mm
13.5x14
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#103
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Stamp Information
Colombo Harbour
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1936 Jan 1
26x39 mm
11x11.5
Recess
Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. England
#104
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Stamp Information
Coronation
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1937 May 12
41x24 mm
11x11.5
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#105
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Stamp Information
Colombo Harbour
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1938 Jan 1
26x39 mm
11x11.5
Recess
Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. England
#106
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Victory
Ancient Guard Stone
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1946 Dec 10
26x39 mm
11x11.5
Recess
Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. England
#107
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King George VI
Temple of the Tooth
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1938 Jan 15
39x26 mm
11x11.5
Recess
Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. England
#108
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Stamp Information
Wild Elephants
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1942 May 14
39x26 mm
11.5x11
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#109
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Stamp Information
Ancient Irrigation Tank
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1938 Feb 1
39x26 mm
11.5x11
Recess
Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. England
#110
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Stamp Information
Trincomalee
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1938 Feb 1
39x26 mm
11.5x11
Recess
Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. England
#111
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Stamp Information
Tea plucker
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1938 Jan 15
26x39 mm
11x11.5
Recess
Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. England
#112
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Stamp Information
Adam's Peak 7360 Ft
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1938
39x26 mm
13x13.5
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#113
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Stamp Information
Victory-8th June 1946
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1946-Dec 10
41x24 mm
13.5x14
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#114
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Stamp Information
Victory-8th June 1946
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1946-Dec 10
41x24 mm
13.5x14
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#115
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Stamp Information
Inauguration of New Constitution 1947
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1947 Nov 25
45x29 mm
11x12
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#116
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Stamp Information
Universal Postal Union 1874-1949
Issued Date
Stamp Size
Perforation
Printing Process
Printed by
Stamp ID
1949 Oct 10
29x39 mm
13
Recess
De La Rue & Co. England
#117
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Earliest Vintage Stamps of the Collection