Finally, the S$1.50 stamp depicts Presentment Bridge, also known as Jackson’s Bridge after Lieutenant Philip Jackson, a surveyor and engineer who supervised its construction.
This print was made from a drawing of the bridge by William Robinson, a midshipman who was on board the HMS Rainbow when it visited Singapore in 1826.
“Built in 1823, this wooden footbridge was the earliest bridge to span the Singapore River, connecting settlements on both sides,” NLB said.
“The bridge joined North Bridge Road and South Bridge Road and could be raised in the middle to allow boats to pass. Elgin Bridge stands on the site today.”
The set of four stamps is available for S$4.35, while first day covers affixed with the stamps are priced at S$5.95. Presentation packs containing the four stamps are also available for S$7.05.
They can be purchased at any SingPost branch or philatelic store and from SingPost’s online store.