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In 1931: Spain becomes a republic; Star Spangled Banner officially became t he U.S. national

anthem; Empire States Building completed; Al Capo ne sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion.

At the RPSL: The International Philatelic Union celebrated its fiftieth anniversary with a non-

competitive exhibit ion at 41 Devonshire Place and many RPSL members participated.

RPSL Presidents were W D Beckton & RB Yardley. Patron H.M. King George V. Members 470.

SOth ANNIVERSARY OF THE

NORTH BORNEO (CHARTERED) COMPANY

From t he collection of Peter Cockburn FRPSL.

M ember since 2006. Lives in England.

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The North Borneo Company obtained its Charter from Queen Victoria in 1881 and in 1931 celebrated

its SOth Anniversary. The Company had a poor reputation in the philatelic market and to repudiate

this they issued a display of the very best in philatelic artistry, part of which is this stunning Orang

Utan, a delightful Bornean Great Ape. The stamps were engraved by J. A. C. Harrison of Great Britain

Seahorse fame. Printed by Waterlow, this is regarded by some as one of the most beautiful stamps

ever produced.