One of the first Timor Leste stamps when it became independent in 2002

Do you know that the creator of Alice in Wonderland, English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll) created the above postage stamp case in 1889?

This was a cloth-backed folder with twelve slots, two marked for inserting the then most commonly used 1d. stamp, and one each for the other current denominations to 1s. The folder was then put into a slip case decorated with a picture of Alice on the front and the Cheshire Cat on the back. All could be conveniently carried in a pocket or purse.

More pictures at http://www.icollector.com/The-Wonderland-Postage-Stamp-Case-inscribed-by-Lewis-Carroll_i8724630

Stamps with breasts!

King Edward VII Definite Stamps. circa 1900s

Read about The history of Hong Kong stamps

Stamps in honour of late famous Hong Kong artist Leslie Cheung – who committed suicide at the age of 46.

When Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as California’s governor, his home country honoured him with a stamp with his face.

One of the stamps issues during the World War II.

My all time favourite cartoon character enshrined in this 1997 Japanese stamps.