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Batu Caves, 272 steps
Two cards are available, identical photo but clearly different print runs. One was mailed in 1990 and has two stamps, almost legible postmark, notable aging on reverse, and minor corner abrasion (Grade: 3, $4). The other was mailed in 1991, intact stamp, partial postmark, and a message that goes right over the caption (Grade: 4, $2.50).
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Batu Caves
Three identical cards, mailed eight years apart. Two are Grade 1 ($5) and one is Grade 2 ($4.50).
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Penang Bridge onramp
After the postcard folks felt they had enough photos of the main span … anyway, this card was mailed in Sabah–far from Penang–in 1991, with Sabah stamp and partial postmarks. Grade: 2
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Rubber tapper
Two cards are available, from 1991. One mailed in Sabah, stamp OK and partial postmark, also orange postal bar code at bottom reverse (Grade: 3, $4). The other mailed in Melaka, stamp OK and nearly full postmark, and no bar code (Grade: 2, $4.50).
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Kuala Lumpur, Railway Station
Two cards are available, both from 1991, both with single stamp and full postmark. It is a most beautiful building, and it still works. Grades: 1
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Kuala Lumpur, Menara Maybank
Two cards are available. Both are from 1991. One has a major postmark smudge on front, commemorative stamp on reverse, and only a tiny hint of postmark on the edge (Grade: 4, $2). The other has stamp and not-quite-legible postmark, also corner creasing on upper right front (Grade: 3, $3).
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Petaling Jaya, Siamese Temple
Four of these cards, mailed many years apart, are available. The best is Grade 1 ($5) and the worst is Grade 4 ($3). The others are in between.
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Kuala Lumpur, multiple views
Two cards are available, S. Abdul Majeed card 88.101-20 266884. One is unused (Grade: 1, $4.50). The other was mailed in 1986 with three different stamps, illegible postmark, and blue bilingual airmail sticker affixed (Grade: 1, $6).
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Kuala Lumpur, National Mosque
Mailed in 1991. Grade: 3
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Kuala Lumpur, Sultan Abdul Samad Building
Two mailed cards, one heavily smudged on front and one not, but both were folded in half vertically and horizontally. So: Grades: 5
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Kuala Lumpur, National Islamic Centre
Mailed in 1990, full stamp and postmark but ink smudging on front. Grade: 3
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Kuala Lumpur, Stadium Negara
Two 1991 cards are available, each with stamp but illegible postmarks. Grades: 2
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Kuala Lumpur, National Museum
Two 1991 cards are available, in identical condition: stamp OK, full postmark, a little bit of edge buffeting. Grades: 2
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Kuala Lumpur, National Museum
Two cards, mailed a year apart, early 90s. Each has a stamp, partly legible postmark, and a little ink smudge on the front. Grades: 3
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Kuala Lumpur, Jame Mosque
Two 1991 cards. One has Melaka stamp and partly legible postmark, and a tiny indentation at top (Grade: 2, $4) while the other also has a stamp but postmark is not readable and there is also some white correction fluid on reverse (Grade: 3, $3.50)
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Kuala Lumpur, Lake Gardens, National Monument
Americans would be forgiven for doing a double-take here, and can thank Felix de Weldon for that. Two cards are available, both mailed in 1991, with stamp, mostly readable postmark, and barest ink smudge on the fronts. Grades: 2
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Kuala Lumpur, Parliament House
Card mailed in 1986 has Perak stamp, heavy but partial postmark, and a fair bit of smudging on the back. Front is OK. Grade: 3
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Tin dredge
Another 1991 card, with Johor stamp and one of the largest, fullest, and most readable postmarks of the entire Malaysian series. Card is aging a bit around the edges, but the postmark itself gives it an “edge,” so to speak. Grade: 2
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Penang, greetings, multiple views
Nothing urban about this card but representative views anyway. Mailed in 1991 with Perak stamp and full postmark; some edge and corner abrasions. Grade: 2
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Lumut, Telok Batik
Two early 90s cards are available. One is stamped for mailing, but has no postmark (Grade: 2, $4) while the other was mailed and has partial postmark (Grade: 2, $4)
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Georgetown, Penang – Komtar
Mailed card showing what was once Malaysia’s tallest building. Not any more! Grade: 2
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Pangkor Island
Card was stamped for mailing, but there’s no postmark at all. Minor corner abrasion on front. Grade: 3
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Taiping, zoo and Lake Gardens
Caption on reverse says “Taiping – the town of eternal peace.” How nice is that? Card was mailed in 1990, has Perak stamp and partial postmark. Also has orange postal bar code at bottom reverse. Grade: 3
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Taiping Lake
Stamped for mailing but shows no postmark; it also has white correction fluid on reverse, and a stain. Grade: 4
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Penang, beach
Two cards are available, both mailed in 1990. One has nice commemorative stamp, full Kelantan postmark, and very minor corner abrasions (Grade: 2, $4). The other has Pulau Pinang stamp and nearly full postmark, as well as some corner creasing (Grade: 3, $3.50). But it’s just a beach.
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Kuala Muda, fishing village
This used card was stamped for mailing, but there’s no postmark. Grade: 2
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Penang, Batu Feringghi Beach
Were you there in 1986 and forgot to buy a souvenir card? Now’s your chance, but it’s already been mailed. Perak stamp, partial postmark, clean front. Grade: 2
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Penang Bridge, night
Pulau Pinang stamp and full postmark. Creased upper left front corner. Grade: 2
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Kuala Lumpur, night view
Actually, according to the caption, it’s “dusk.” OK. Card was mailed in 1986, has a stamp but no legible postmark. Bits of white correction fluid in reverse, and a small ink smudge on front margin. Grade: 3
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Penang, Kek Lok Si Temple
Two cards are available, mailed in 1986, each with stamp and partly legible postmark. Grades: 2
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Famous mosques
Card was mailed in 1991 but the partial postmark urging people to report corruption missed the stamp entirely. Is that an omen, or what? Bare amount of ink smudge on front. Grade: 3
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Penang, multiple views
One would think Penang was only about religion. Card was mailed in 1986, with Pulau Pinang stamp and almost-readable postmark. Grade: 3
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Penang, state mosque
The card was mailed and is all in one piece but is not in good condition, especially on reverse. Grade: 4
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Penang Hill
At 2723 feet above sea level, one of Penang’s more interesting destinations. Two cards from 1986, mailed with stamp and full postmarks. Just slightly aging reverses. Grades: 2
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Penang Bridge, middle span
Normally mailed and aged card except that it has a small thumbtack hole in lower right front corner. Grade: 5
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Penang Bridge by night
You could be wondering how many different views there are of this bridge. Answer: lots. This card was mailed in 1986, shortly after bridge opened. It has Pulau Pinang stamp but no legible postmark. Grade: 2
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Rubber tapping
Very nice mailed card. Grade: 1
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Ipoh, town centre
People who lived there have so many fond memories of Ipoh. Two cards are available. One, mailed in 1990, has a crumpled commemorative and illegible postmark, with some smudging on front (Grade: 3, $5) while the other, mailed in 1991, has normal Perak stamp and full postmark, and also smudges on front (Grade: 3, $5).
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Ipoh, Taman D.R. Seenivasagam
Three mailed cards are available. Two have stamp and near-full postmarks and are basically clean on front (Grade: 2, $4). The other is in similar condition on reverse but has very major postmark smudging on front (Grade: 4, $2).
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Ipoh, Perak state government building
All right then! If you’re in the mood for postcards of a Malaysian state government building, you’ve come to exactly the right place. Three of these mailed cards are available, each with stamp and at least part of a postmark. On one, the stamp is a bit abraded (Grade: 3, $3). On another, the Perak stamp and mark are fine (Grade: 2, $4). On the third, the stamp is fine but the reverse is a mess (Grade: 4, $2).