SOMALIA

Sh. 216: this 1989 (pre-war) wildlife issue shows a hippo

SOMALIA

Sh. 1.50: this pre-war issue shows a dove of peace to celebrate the African Postal Union

SOMALIA

Sh. 0,50: this pre-war flora issue features the red hibiscus

SOMALIA

Sh.3: this 1977 fauna issue features the Reticulated Giraffe, a charismatic mammal of the East African savannah

SOMALIA / Somalie

Sh. 1, 2.25: this pre-war issue shows native birds: a Batis and the Rufous-winged Grosbeak

SOMALIA / Somalie

56 Sh.: this stamp features cooperation between Somalia and Norway, and dates from 1987, before the central government dissolved and mail service was suspended

SOMALIA / Somalie

31sh. Architecture of Jasiiradaha Jawaay

(Issued in 1986, just 5 years before the collapse of the Somali central government and suspension of postal issues)