Page 30 - 148 Years of the Royal Philatelic Society London

In 1896: First modern Olympic Games held in Athens, Klondike Gold Rush in Yukon begins,

Chekhov's Seagull opens to disastrous reviews, Henry Ford builds his first car.

At the PSL: Society's President the Earl of Kingston dies and H.R.H. Duke of York graciously

agrees to take over. Society has first magic lantern presentation, the PowerPoint of its day!

Honorary President H.R.H. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, K.G. (Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha).

PSL Presidents were The Earl of Kingston and H.R.H. Duke of York. Membership stood at 294.

AN EARLY REGISTERED LETTER FROM

BRITISH NEW GUINEA

From the collection of Alan Grey.

Member since 2013. Lives in Australia.

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British New Guinea was established as a British Protectorate in 1884. The Crown granted

administration to the Colony of Queensland. A postal service was established in 1887, however covers

prior to 1891 are rare, none of which are registered. British New Guinea used Queensland stamps

until 1 July 1901. There are six registered covers recorded from Port Moresby using Queensland

stamps during the Queensland administration period, and the REGISTERED/PORT MORESBY N.G.

hand stamp is the only recorded example on cover. The correct 2d rate to Brisbane plus 3d

registration has been used on this 1896 cover sent via Thursday Island.