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1954 Forget Me Not Perfume Ad

Advertisement: Godet’s Forget-Me-Not

Jul 23, 2010Comments off

A Godet's Forget-Me-Not perfume ad published in 1954 'Filmalaya' magazine.

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Collector’s Card: Bombing of Malaya

Jul 21, 2010Comments off

A card from a large set that was released by Edito-Service S.A. in 1977 (also known as Atlas Editions Cards) and was available through mail subscription only. The card back is filled with a complete write-up

1954 Filmalaya

Magazine: Filmalaya

Jul 20, 2010Comments off

1954 Filmalaya, a magazine focusing on screen and theatre news. This October issue features Anne Bancroft and Robert Wagner. Edited by Donald Davies and published by Cathay Publicity Dept.

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Book Cover: Modern Teaching Atlas for Malay...

Jul 19, 2010Comments off

Modern Teaching Atlas for Malayan Schools

1940s Harper Gilfillan Van

Postcard: 1940s Harper Gilfillan Van

Jul 15, 2010Comments off

A 1940s postcard of Harper Gilfillan Van.

1907 Weld Quay, Penang

Postcard: Weld Quay, Penang

Jul 15, 2010Comments off

This is a sepia tone picture postcard of Weld Quay, Penang in 1907.

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First Day Cover: Penang Free School

Jul 15, 2010Comments off

First day cover to commemorate 150 years anniversary of Penang Free School.

1920 Beach Street

Postcard: Beach Street, Penang

Jul 15, 2010Comments off

This is a sepia tone picture postcard of Penang, Malaysia. It shows a beautiful lively view of Beach Street (at the height of Che Em Lane – right side) with the Office of the Straits Echo

Natives Coolie At Work

Postcard: Native Coolies at Work

Jul 15, 2010Comments off

A colour postcard of Penang, Malaysia. It shows a beautiful view of road repairing by "native coolies". This postcard was published by M.J.

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Ticket: Penang Trolley Bus & Transport...

Jul 15, 2010Comments off

1950's Penang Trolley Bus & Transport Tickets