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A historic collection of 405 Somalia postage stamps
✨ Discovery of the day
Year: 1926
Allegory of Sovereignty and Communication- 2.5 lira
This companion issue expands on the theme of centralized logistical governance, utilizing the iconic bust of Italia Turrita to symbolize the formalization of fast-delivery infrastructure throughout the colony. The inclusion of the mural crown—historically representing civic protection and fortified cities—serves as a reminder of Rome's organizational authority and defensive presence in East Africa. The bold inscription "ESPRESSO" underscores the development of expedited communication paths essential for the growth of local commerce, administration, and maritime signaling along the Somali coast. By mirroring the design across different denominations with bilingual inscriptions in both Western and Arabic characters ("30 BESA"), the postal program demonstrates a structured institutional effort to standardize fiscal systems, combining classic metropolitan patriotism with the practicalities of territorial integration.
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Hippopotamus along the Riverbanks - 10 lira
Alert African Lioness - 25 lira
Greater Kudu with Spiral Horns - 20 lira
Hippopotamus along the Riverbanks - 10 lira
Ostrich in Savanna Landscape - 5 lira
Somali Mother and Child - 1.25 Lire
Somali Mother and Child - 60 centesimo
Somali Mother and Child - 50 centesimo
Somali Mother and Child - 20 centesimo
Somali Mother and Child - 10 centesimo
Somali Mother and Child - 5 centesimo
Cheetahs Watching an Airmail Plane - 2 Lira
Cheetahs Watching an Airmail Plane - 1 Lira
Cheetahs Watching an Airmail Plane - 80 centesimo
Alert African Lioness - 25 lira
Greater Kudu with Spiral Horns - 20 lira
Hippopotamus along the Riverbanks - 10 lira
Ostrich in Savanna Landscape - 5 lira
