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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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Fight Against Leprosy - 2 somalo
Fight Against Leprosy - 1.2 somalo
Fight Against Leprosy - 60 centesimo
Fight Against Leprosy - 25 centesimo
Taleh Fort - 10 shilling
Black-headed Somali Sheep (Ovis aries) - 1 shilling
Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) - 5 shilling
Martial Eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) - 50 cent
Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) - 2 shilling
Somali Pigeon (Columba oliviae) - 35 cent
Askari - 30 cent
Askari - 10 cent
Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 20 cent
Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 15 cent
Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 5 cent
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 100 centesimo
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 60 centesimo
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 35 centesimo
50th anniversary of the first postage stamp of Italian Somaliland- 25 centesimo
75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - 2 somalo
75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - 1.5 somalo
75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - 1.2 somalo
