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A historic collection of 405 Somalia postage stamps
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Year: 1959
Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)
The Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) is a tall, striking wading bird belonging to the stork family (Ciconiidae), native to the permanent wetlands, marshy river systems, and shallow floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa, including the Juba and Shabelle basins in southern Somalia. It is renowned for its iridescent black-and-white plumage, extremely long red-and-black banded legs, and an enormous bill featuring a bright crimson base and tip, a broad black band, and a distinctive yellow frontal shield or "saddle" at the forehead. Solitary or found in territorial pairs, the Saddle-billed Stork stalks shallow waters to hunt fish, frogs, and crabs, serving as a key indicator of wetland ecosystem health. The stamp composition features the profile of the stork framed within the dynamic red "S" motif, combining bold mid-century philatelic typography with the natural beauty of the Horn of Africa's riverine wildlife.
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Medal of Saint Benedict (High Value Surcharged)
Hilltop Profile of the Abbey of Monte Cassino - 6 lire
Cloister of the Abbey of Monte Cassino (Surcharged)
Hilltop Profile of the Abbey of Monte Cassino - 75 centesimo
Construction of the Abbey of Monte Cassino
St. Benedict Blessing his Disciples
Cloister of the Abbey of Monte Cassino
Piazza del Popolo in Rome - 7 lire
The Capitoline Hill in Rome - 1.75 lire
The Roman Aqueducts - 70 centesimo
Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome - 40 centesimo
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 1.45 Lira
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 60 centesimo
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 35 centesimo
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 25 centesimo
King Victor Emmanuel III - 1.75 lira
King Victor Emmanuel III - 7 1/2 centesimo
King Victor Emmanuel III - 50 centesimo
Centenary of Alessandro Volta - 1.25 lira
Centenary of Alessandro Volta - 50 centesimo
Centenary of Alessandro Volta - 20 centesimo
Piazza del Popolo in Rome - 7.5 lire
Piazza del Popolo in Rome - 7.5 lire
