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Malacca 1957 Definitive Series

Name: Malacca 1957 Definitive Series
Brand: Malaysia

Malaysia · 1957 · 1c to $5 Malayan Dollar

This 1957 definitive series for Malacca, a state of Malaya, comprises 11 stamps featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II alongside diverse local scenes. The designs showcase Malacca's natural beauty, cultural heritage, economic activities, and daily life, including palm trees, a mosque, a train, a tiger, and the sport of Sepak Takraw.

Issued in the year the Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule, these stamps reflect Malacca's identity as it transitioned from a British colony to a constituent state of the newly independent nation.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

definitive queen-elizabeth-ii local-scenes agriculture architecture transport wildlife sport industry maritime

Catalog Numbers

sg1-11

scott1-11

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$70

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$50

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$35

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$20

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.