The surcharging of India stamps with the names of the various native governments goes on apace. New issues have lately come on the market from Gwalior, Jhind, Chamba, and Sirmoor. These are very good stamps for the average collector to leave alone. Advanced collectors and specialists, of course, need no advice.
Straits Settlements, Johore.—Design—A portrait of the new Sultan.
| 1c., green. | 4c., green and rose. |
| 2c., green and blue. | 5c., green and brown. |
| 3c., green and olive. | 6c., green and yellow. |
| $1, lilac and green. |
Negri Sembillan.—Water-mark crown and C.A. Design—Tiger head.
| 15c., green and mauve. |
Perak.—Water-mark crown and C.A. Design—Tiger head.
| 25c., green and carmine. |
Same design, but water-marked crown and C.C.
| $2, green and carmine. | $10, green and violet. |
| $3, green and olive. | $25, green and yellow. |
The following are late issues which are now in the hands of dealers: