MAURITANIA

18um, 80um: this issue features seabirds on the Mauritanian coastal sanctuary of Banc d'Arguin, including Great Cormorants at nest and Royal Sterns

MAURITANIA

14um: this issue commemorates the Armed Forces, and shows a parade

MAURITANIA

100um: this wildlife issue features the Marabou Stork, a common sight in trees and even on rooftops across Africa

MAURITANIA

10um, 12um: this 1976 issue features traditional artistic designs

MAURITANIA

40um: this 1987 "pre-Olympic" air issue shows a Judo competition

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

50um: this wildlife issue features a Sacred Ibis in flight and a Painted Stork in the foreground, a migratory wading species

MAURITANIA

15um: this 1977 fauna issue shows an elephant herd, possibly migrating from Senegal, to the south

MAURITANIA

100: this 1990 local issue celebrates World Meteorology Day and shows a rural child collecting water

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

220um: this 2000 rare African birds issue features the Rainforest Scops Owl, a native of Madagascar

MAURITANIA

270um: this lovely 2005 issue shows the dramatic Saharan scenery of the country's interior

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

2um: this issue shows a flock of White Pelicans at the Banc d'Arguin, an important coastal site for wildlife

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

18um: this vertical issue celebrates 25th anniv. of independence and shows the map and flag of Mauritania, along with fishing, the country's main industry

MAURITANIA

40um: this issue shows runners competing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

8um on 40um: this oversized Islamic art air mail issue is stunning and intricate, showing a scene of a prince's court from 14th cent. Egypt

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

20um: this issue shows a book and a stylized camel, and was issued to promote literacy

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

370um This 2005 large format stamp show a ship at port and like that of Togo below, was issued to commemorate increasing trade ties with China.

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

5um: a delightful artistic rendering of the "seance du the" or tea serving, an elaborate everyday ritual in the region

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

1977 Fauna Issue: Lion 14um

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

60 um Air Mail Zeppelin