1946 Burma Telegraph Stamps: The First Independent Issue

The 1946 Burma Telegraph stamps mark an important moment in Burma’s postal and telegraph history, as they were the first telegraph stamps issued independently after Burma gained autonomy from British India. Before this, Indian telegraph stamps were used in Burma until 1910, followed by the usage of Indian and Burmese postage stamps for telegraphic purposes. […]

1937 Burma Overprints: The Transition from British India to Independent Postal Identity

The 1937 Burma overprinted stamps mark an important transition in Burma’s postal history, reflecting its administrative shift from British India to a self-governing British colony. Issued on April 1, 1937, these stamps are India King George V issues, modified with the BURMA overprint. These overprints were essential to establish Burma’s separate postal system while awaiting […]