Even before the 1860 introduction of revenue stamps in the Philippines, official documents had to be written on official paper. This paper had either embossments or revenue stamps printed on them. Different applications required different papers. In later years, additional stamps had to be added in addition to the already printed stamps on the paper. Douglas K. Lehman calls it Documentary Stamped Papers; they are also called Revenue Stamped Papers. An excellent 25- page catal

The Douglas K. Lehmann (1939-2014) is a 1 frame, 16-page exhibit on the early Judicial issues of the Philippines. The exhibit is posted on Nigel Gooding's website www.nigelgooding.com and can be viewed by clicking on the PDF file below.

Updated: November 9, 2025 Error in Cambodia Revenue Stamp catalog. On page 2 of the Cambodia revenue catalog, posted on this side, is a cigarette stamp listed. Description: Rooster in circle, imperforate Number C1 value blue on blue $500. Actually, this is a Thailand domestic cigarette stamp issued around 1953. The toplines read: we support health and education, the bottom lines read Tobacco Factory, Ministry of Finance. In the circle is a mythical "WaYuPhak bird and the valu

This catalog, edition 2, is compiled and updated by several members of the Society of Indo-China Philatelists (SICP). Its 14 pages lists all currently known Cambodia revenues, however new discoveries are still made frequently. If one of the users of this catalog has any stamps not yet listed, please contact via the "register/ ask a question form" listed below. This catalog is free to access and use, however if you plan any commercial uses, please contact the SICP  first. To

This catalog, edition 2, based on Duston's Laos catalog, is compiled and updated by several members of the Society of Indo-China Philatelists (SICP). Its 19 pages lists all currently known Laos revenues, however new discoveries are still made frequently. If one of the users of this catalog has any stamps not yet listed, please contact via the "register/ ask a question form" listed below. This catalog is free to access and use, however if you plan any commercial uses, please

Because the Warren Catalog is in black and white, it is quite difficult to identify the stamps. The Nigel Gooding collection which is posted on his website Spanish-Philippines Philatelic Site has all the stamps identified by the Warren catalog number. This makes it easier to identify any stamp with the correct Warren catalog number. His nearly complete collection can be viewed by clicking HERE.

The Warren Philippines Revenue Stamp catalog was originally published in sections in the American Philatelist, starting in 1967. The complete compiled catalog is published in the International Philippine Philatelic Society, IPPS. The catalog can be viewed by clicking HERE.

Blog Update December 2, 2025 Papel Sellado Derecho Judicial (1860-1888): Derecho Judicial (Judicial Fees) were in addition to the requirement that all documents presented in any judicial action, as well as the judicial record of the action, must be executed upon a Papel Sellado (Documentary Stamped Paper). A Judicial Fee was charged, not only for every official act of the Judge, but also for every official act of every subordinate official of the Court. all information, incl

This Volume 10 was never finished, due to the passing away of Richard Blakeney in 2019. I just post the chapter which was a work in...

In the attachment is a copy of Richard Blakeney's Thailand revenue stamp exhibit. It achieved Large Siver, 75 points at the Bangkok 2013...

The late Richard Blakeney (19??- 2019) was born in the USA.  After his retirement around 1990, Richard moved permanently to Thailand, and...

Posted is the Handbook Volume 9 Edition 1, dated 2018. By Richard Blakeney Click  on the PDF file on the bottom of this page to open the...

Money Order and other Mail Markings, Volume 5, Edition 4, Date 2018. By Richard Blakeney. To read the book, click on the PDF file below.

Thai Railroad Post Offices, Volume 3, Edition 3, Date 2012. To read the book, click at the PDF file below.

Registered Mail Markings, Volume 4B, Edition 3, Date 2012. By Richard Blakeney. To open this book, click the PDF on the bottom of this page.

Registered mail markings Volume 4A, Third edition, Date 2012. By Richard Blakeney. To read the book, click at the PDF file below.

Thai Licensed Post offices, Volume 2, Second edition, 2012 To read the book, please click on the PDF file below.

My newly acquired stamps during the past two months. Entertainment tax receipt dated October 9, 1945, purchased on eBay for $99. Cash receipt of the Dairy Industry Co. Ltd. for food items of Baht 8,50. Tax 20% or Baht 1.70 for a total of Baht 10.20 In 1945 the category of Entertainment was expanded to hotel and restaurant receipts in order to create more income for the government. The purple stamp, 4th from the left, is a general revenue stamp to pay the document fee. The fi

This post will be added after December 15 to My Collection on the home page.

This is a copy of an article written by Alan Cameron in The Thai Times, December 2012, pages 36 - 42. It gives a complete summary of the...