VIET NAM

sample stamp


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
500d 2008 Rafetus swinhoei Adult on land, facing left, w/ head turned toward viewer and mouth partially open. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Son Tay". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically, in tiny print.
650d 2008 Rafetus swinhoei Close-up of adult's head emerging from water. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Son Tay". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically, in tiny print.
800d 2008 Rafetus swinhoei Adult on land facing directly toward viewer. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Son Tay". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically, in tiny print.
5000d 2008 Rafetus swinhoei Two adults on land at water's edge. Both are facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Son Tay". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically, in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Geoemyda spengleri Two individuals viewed from above. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Thai Nguyen". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Geoemyda spengleri Adult on land, facing left, head retracted. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Thai Nguyen". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Geoemyda spengleri Adult on land, facing left, head extended. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Thai Nguyen". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Geoemyda spengleri Adult on land, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Thai Nguyen". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Heosemys spinosa One individual on land, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Soc Trang". The words "Viet Nam" appear at the bottom in tiny print.
1500d 2008 Sacalia bealei One individual on land, facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Soc Trang". The words "Viet Nam" appear at the bottom in tiny print.
3000d 2008 Cuora trifasciata One individual on land, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Soc Trang". The words "Viet Nam" appear at the bottom in tiny print.
3000d 2008 Chelodina reimanni One individual, swimming left, underwater. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Soc Trang". The words "Viet Nam" appear at the bottom in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Callagur borneoensis Two individuals on land, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Vinh Phuc". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Callagur borneoensis Vertical stamp w/ dorsal view of one individual. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Vinh Phuc". The words "Viet Nam" appear at the bottom in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Callagur borneoensis Vertical stamp w/ one individual in shallow water w/ head emerging. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Vinh Phuc". The words "Viet Nam" appear at the bottom in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Callagur borneoensis One individual on land, facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Vinh Phuc". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny print
1500d 2008 Annamemys annamensis Individual in shallow water, facing left, w/ head emerging. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Muong Khuong". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Indotestudo forstenii One individual on land, facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Muong Khuong". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Cuora flavomarginata Dorsal view of one individual. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Muong Khuong". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
5000d 2008 Clemmys muhlenbergii One individual on land, facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Muong Khuong". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Chelus fimbriatus One individual on land w/ head turned toward camera. Purple stripe at top and bottom of stamp. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Tua Chua". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
200d 2008 Chelus fimbriatus One individual on land w/ head turned toward camera. Red stripe at top and bottom of stamp. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Tua Chua". The words "Viet Nam" appear vertically in tiny print.
800d 2008 Chelus fimbriatus Anterior half of turtle, facing viewer and partially covered w/ vegetation. Purple left, right and bottom margins. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Muong Nhe". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
500d 2008 Chelus fimbriatus Anterior half of turtle partially covered w/ vegetation. Light gray margins on left, bottom and right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Muong Nhe". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Hydromedusa tectifera Photo of one individual, facing left, w/ neck stretched upward. Left margin of stamp w/ light gray square over dark gray rectangle. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dien Bien". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
500d 2008 Hydromedusa tectifera Dorsal view of one individual on land, facing right. Left margin of stamp w/ dark green square over light green rectangle. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dien Bien". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
1500d 2008 Hydromedusa tectifera Dorsal view of one individual on land, facing left. Left margin of stamp has a dark gray square over a light gray rectangle. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dien Bien". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
800d 2008 Hydromedusa tectifera Dorsal view of anterior half of turtle, facing right. Left margin of stamp has an orange square over a pale bluish-gray rectangle. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dien Bien". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
500d 2008 Cyclanorbis senegalensis One individual on land, facing right. Limbs completely withdrawn, head partially withdrawn. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Tien Giang". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
800d 2008 Cyclanorbis senegalensis One individual on land, facing three-quarters left. Head and limbs withdrawn. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Tien Giang". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Pelusios williamsi One individual on land, facing three-quarters left, head and limbs withdrawn. The subspecies depicted is lutescensi. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ben Tre". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Pelusios gabonensis One individual on land, facing left, head and limbs fully extended. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ben Tre". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Terrapene carolina One individual on land, facing left, head fully extended and raised. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ben Tre". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print.
1000d 2008 Pelodiscus sinensis Lateral view of one individual in water w/ head and front limbs fully extended, hind limbs withdrawn. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ben Tre". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print.
500d 2008 Nilssonia formosa Dorsal view of one individual, facing left, on gravel substrate. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ba Ria - Vung Tau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
800d 2008 Nilssonia formosa One individual, facing right, on green background. Head and limbs partially withdrawn. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ba Ria - Vung Tau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
1200d 2008 Nilssonia formosa Dorsal view of one individual, facing left, on green substrate. Head extended but the only limb visible is the left foreleg. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ba Ria - Vung Tau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Nilssonia formosa Dorsal view of one individual, facing right. Head extended and bent sharply to the right. Green leaves covering rear margin of carapace. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ba Ria - Vung Tau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
300d 2008 Dogania subplana Close-up, dorsal view of head and neck, facing left. Neck extended and bright orange. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Lai Chau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
800d 2008 Dogania subplana Dorsal view of entire animal, facing left, w/ a grayish/purplish background. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Lai Chau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
1500d 2008 Dogania subplana Semi-dorsal view of one individual, facing three-quarters left, on green, grassy substrate. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Lai Chau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Dogania subplana Close-up, lateral view of head, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Lai Chau". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
500d 2008 Geoclemys hamiltonii Lateral view of head and anterior half of carapace, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Can Tho". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny print in the upper right corner.
800d 2008 Geoclemys hamiltonii Head and anterior part of carapace of an adult on land, facing left, w/ head and forelegs extended. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Can Tho". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny print in the upper right corner.
1200d 2008 Geoclemys hamiltonii Close-up of head and anterior margin of carapace. Head and fore limbs withdrawn. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Can Tho". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny print in the upper right corner.
2000d 2008 Geoclemys hamiltonii Lateral view of entire animal, on land, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Can Tho". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny print in the upper right corner.
500d 2008 Heosemys depressa Adult on land, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Quang Ngai". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny letters.
800d 2008 Heosemys depressa Dorsal view of one individual on land, facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Quang Ngai". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny letters.
1500d 2008 Heosemys depressa Extreme close-up of dorsal aspect of head. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Quang Ngai". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny letters.
2000d 2008 Heosemys depressa Dorsal view of what appears to be an immature individual, on land, facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Quang Ngai". The words "Viet Nam" appear in tiny letters.
800d 2008 Aspideretes gangeticus Adult on land, facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Hung Yen". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
2000d 2008 Aspideretes gangeticus Dorsal view of adult on land, facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Hung Yen". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the top in tiny print.
800d 2009 Sternotherus minor* This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Yen Bai". *The subspecies depicted is peltifer.
900d 2009 Pseudemys rubiventris This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Yen Bai".
1500d 2009 Deirochelys reticularia This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Yen Bai".
2000d 2009 Clemmys guttata This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Yen Bai".
500d 2009 Clemmys guttata This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ha Tinh".
800d 2009 Elseya novaeguinea This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ha Tinh".
1200d 2009 Pyxidea mouhotii This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ha Tinh".
2000d 2009 Hieremys annandalii This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ha Tinh".
500d 2009 Chinemys nigricans This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Hai Duong".
800d 2009 E. madagascariensis* This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Hai Duong". *The genus name of this turtle is Erymnochelys.
1000d 2009 Chinemys reevesii This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Hai Duong".
1200d 2009 Pyxidea mouhotii This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Hai Duong".
300d 2009 Malaclemmys terrapin* This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Phu Tho". *The subspecies depicted is terrapin.
700d 2009 Trachemys scripta scripta This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Phu Tho".
1000d 2009 Sternotherus minor* This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Phu Tho". *The subspecies depicted is peltifer.
2000d 2009 Chrysemys picta picta This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Phu Tho".
8500d 15 May 11 Pyxidea mouhtii One individual on land facing 3/4 away from viewer. From set featuring animals in Ba Be National Park.
500d 2009 Cuora zhoui One individual facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dong Thap". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print.
900d 2009 Cuora pictura One individual facing 3/4 away from camera. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dong Thap". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print. Stamp is inscribed "Cuora galbinifrons pictura" but picturata has now been elevated to species status.
1200d 2009 Cuora mcordi One individual facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dong Thap". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print.
2000d 2009 Cuora yunnanensis One individual facing 3/4 left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Dong Thap". The words "Viet Nam" appear along the bottom margin in tiny print.
950d 2009 Malacochersus tornieri Semi-dorsal view of one individual facing toward camera. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kanh Hoa". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the upper margin in tiny print.
1000d 2009 Malacochersus tornieri Two individuals; one facing away from camera and one facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kanh Hoa". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the upper margin in tiny print.
3000d 2009 Malacochersus tornerieri One individual facing camera. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kanh Hoa". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the upper margin in tiny print.
4000d 2009 Malacochersusu tornieri Semi-dorsal view of one individual facing 3/4 left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kanh Hoa". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the upper margin in tiny print.
700d 2009 Kachuga trivittata One individual facing right w/ head and neck elevated. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "An Giang". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the lower margin in tiny print.
300d 2009 Siebenrockiella crassicol One individual facing 3/4 right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "An Giang". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the lower margin in tiny print. The full species name is crassicolis.
900d 2009 Psammobates tentorius One individual facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "An Giang". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the lower margin in tiny print.
500d 2009 Batagur baska One individual facing right w/ head and neck elevated. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "An Giang". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the lower margin in tiny print.
500d 2009 Geochelone yniphora One individual facing 3/4 left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Nghe An". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the lower margin in tiny print.
700d 2009 Indotestudo elongata One individual facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Nghe An". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the lower margin in tiny print.
1200d 2009 Astrochelys radiata One individual facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Nghe An". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the lower margin in tiny print. The turtle is incorrectly identified as Kinixys belliana on the stamp itself.
3000d 2009 Testudo graeca One individual facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Nghe An". The words "Viet Nam" appear near the lower margin in tiny print. The turtle is identified on the stamp itself as Testudo nebeulensis but nebeulensis is a subspecies of Testudo graeca, not a species.
800d 2009 Graptemys barbouri One individual facing left. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kon Tum". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the upper margin in tiny print.
900d 2009 Graptemys ernsti One individual facing right plus part of one individual facing away from camera. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kon Tum". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the upper margin in tiny print.
1500d 2009 Graptemys oculifera Semi-dorsal view of one individual facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kon Tum". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the upper margin in tiny print.
2000d 2009 Graptemys nigrinoda Semi-dorsal view of one individual facing right. This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Kon Tum". The words "Viet Nam" appear in the upper margin in tiny print.
SC 3 30c 1951 Turtle Tower A view of Lake of the Returning Sword in Hanoi w/ Turtle Tower in the background. The Lake of the Returning Sword has to do w/ a Vietnamese legend involving a large turtle and a sword. This stamp was issued between 6 June 1951 and 23 October 1951.
SC 1738 3 20 Jan 87 Highly Stylized Turtle Strip of eight stamps depicting scenes from Vietnamese legends. All w/ denom of 3. Strip exists perf and imperf.
SC 1738 d 3 20 Jan 87 Highly Stylized Turtle Battle between Mountain Genie and Water Genie. Other human figures in background. Turtle is located near center of bottom margin. It has a purple shell and green head, neck and legs.
SC 1964 10d 01 May 89 Cuora trifasciata Formerly listed as MI 2037. Stamp is inscribed "1988".
SC 1965 10d 01 May 89 Geochelone elegans Formerly listed as MI 2036. Stamp is inscribed "Testudo elegans" & "1988".
SC 1966 20d 01 May 89 Eretmochelys imbricata Formerly listed as MI 2039. Stamp is inscribed "1988".
SC 1967 20d 01 May 89 Platysternon megacephalum Formerly listed as MI 2038. Sramp is inscribed "1988".
SC 1968 30d 01 May 89 Dermochelys coriacea Formerly listed as MI 2041. Stamp is inscribed "1988".
SC 1969 30d 01 May 89 Chelonia mydas Female w/ eggs. Formerly listed as MI 2040. Stamp is inscribed "1988".
SC 1970 50d 01 May 89 Caretta caretta Formerly listed as MI 2042. Stamp is inscribed "1988".
SC 1971 80d 01 May 89 Caretta caretta s/s w/ "Finland 88" at the top. Formerly listed as MI 2043. Date also reported as 6 Nov 88.
SC 2471 10000d 10 Jul 93 Stylized Turtle Stylized turtle on s/s of one stamp. Turtle in margin of sheet, not on stamp. Stylized bird standing on turtle's carapace.
SC 2855 400d 10 Oct 98 Stylized Turtle Turtle w/ sword in mouth, swimming in front of a boat full of people. Depicts scene from 15th century legend.
SC 3143 800d 15 Jul 02 Pelochelys bibroni Adult facing right.
SC 3144 2000d 15 Jul 02 Pelodiscus sinensis Adult facing left.
SC 3145 5000d 15 Jul 02 Palea steindachneri Adult facing right w/ head elevated and mouth open.
SC 3146 9000d 15 Jul 02 Trionyx cartilagineus Three-quarter view of adult facing front/left.
SC 3146 a Various 15 Jul 02 Four Softshell Species S/S containing two each of Scott Viet Nam #3143-3146. Two additional turtles in lower margin of sheet. Lower margin of sheet inscribed "Rua mai mem".

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