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A historic collection of 405 Somalia postage stamps
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Year: 1953
Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) - 35 cent
Issued in 1953 as part of the definitive series of the British Somaliland Protectorate, this stamp commemorates the Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae), a bird species native to the Horn of Africa and particularly associated with the rocky hills and arid landscapes of Somaliland and neighboring regions. The series was issued to showcase notable elements of the protectorate's natural heritage, including its distinctive wildlife. The Somali Pigeon is well adapted to the region's rugged environment and forms part of the area's unique avifauna. The stamp also features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting the protectorate's constitutional ties to the British Crown following her accession in 1952. By depicting the Somali Pigeon, the British Somaliland Protectorate highlighted the richness of its native birdlife and encouraged appreciation of the region's natural heritage. The issue celebrated a species closely associated with Somaliland's environment and emphasized the importance of preserving local wildlife and biodiversity.
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The Cape Guardafui Lighthouse - 7 1/2 centesimo
The Cape Guardafui Lighthouse - 5 centesimo
Somali Man and Termite Mound - 2 Lira
Somali Man and Termite Mound - 1.75 Lira
Somali Man and Termite Mound - 1.25 Lira
The Government Palace at Mogadishu - 75 centesimo
The Government Palace at Mogadishu - 50 centesimo
The Government Palace at Mogadishu - 35 centesimo
The Minaret of the Al-Mnara Mosque in Mogadishu - 30 centesimo
The Minaret of the Al-Mnara Mosque in Mogadishu - 25 centesimo
The Minaret of the Al-Mnara Mosque in Mogadishu - 20 centesimo
Saint Anthony Interceding for Prisoners
The Transitus (Death of Saint Anthony)
The Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
The Hermitage of Olivares
Piazza del Popolo in Rome - 6.5 lire
The Capitoline Hill in Rome - 1.55 lire
The Roman Aqueducts - 60 centesimo
