| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6060. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 500r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6061. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 750r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6063. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 1000r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6066A. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 1500r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is a s/s w/ seven stamps (all 500 denom. and depicting different birds), plus a label w/ the flag of the Abkhazia Republic. | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on any of the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is a s/s w/ seven stamps (all 200 denom. and depicting different birds), plus a label w/ the flag of the Abkhazia Republic. | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on any of the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Common Bee Eater (Merops apiaster). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a White Wagtail (Motacilla alba). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Redpoll (Carduelis [=Acanthis] flammea). | The tortoise is in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). | The tortoise is in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Eurasian Robin (Erithacus rubecula). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Common Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 100 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6060A. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 300 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6060A. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 500 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6060A. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 100 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Ukraine # 122. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Ukrainian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 300 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Ukraine # 122. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Ukrainian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 500 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella op/'d on Scott Ukraine # 122. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Ukrainian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 100 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 5984. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 300 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 5984. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 500 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 5984. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 100 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6066. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 300 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6066. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 500 | Geochelone sp. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6066. O/P is all in black. Head-on view of tortoise. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Blue Tit (Parus caerulus). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Goldcrest (Regulus regulus). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Eurasian Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis). | The tortoise appears in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ eight identical stamps depicting a Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). | The tortoise is in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| Various | 1999 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Pane of nine stamps w/ dozens of animals in small rectangular "frames" scattered over stamps and selvedge. Background is lush, tropical foliage. | A small batagurine turtle (Cuora amboinensis?) is depicted in bottom selvedge. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Three Species of Turtles | Se-tenant sheet of nine stamps (five copies of one stamp and two copies each of two others). Sheet I of a set of three similar sheets. | Turtles are Trachemys scripta elegans (5), Chelus fimbriatus (2), and Testudo graeca (2). Sheet also exists w/ Scout logo and text o/p'd on each stamp for 100th anniversary of scouting in 2007. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Five Species of Turtles | Se-tenant sheet of five stamps and four labels. Sheet II of three similar sheets. Turtles on labels are printed w/ gold ink. | Turtles are Chelus fimbriatus, Testudo graeca, Trachemys scripta elegans, Chrysemys picta, and Clemmys caspica. Sheet also exists w/ Scout logo o/p'd on each stamp for 100th anniversary of scouting in 2007. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Three Species of Turtles | Se-tenant sheet of nine stamps (five copies of one stamp and two copies each of two others). Sheet III of three similar sheets. | Turtles are Chelus fimbriatus (5), Chrysemys picta (2) and Clemmys caspica (2). Sheet also exists w/ Scout logo o/p'd on each stamp for 100th anniversary of scouting in 2007. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Chelus fimbriatus | This stamp appears on sheets I, II, and III of a set of three similar sheets of nine stamps each. | Turtle facing left and downhill on land. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Trachemys scripta elegans | This stamp appears on sheets I and II of a set of three similar sheets of nine stamps each. | On land, facing right. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Testudo graeca | This stamp appears on sheets I and II of a set of three similar sheets of nine stamps each. | On land, facing down and right. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Clemmys caspica | This stamp appears on sheets II and III of a set of three similar sheets of nine stamps each. | On land, facing up and left. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 1999 | Chrysemys picta | This stamp appears on sheets II and III of a set of three similar sheets of nine stamps each. | On land, facing up and right. | ||||||||||
| Various | 1995 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of six se-tenant stamps showing life beneath and above the sea. Dolphins, fish, turtle, sea snake, and birds. | Cinderella issue. Turtle overlaps two stamps. | ||||||||||
| 225 | 1995 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One of the two stamps (w/ posterior half of turtle) from 1995 sheet of six. | Cinderella issue. | ||||||||||
| 1800 | 1995 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One of the two stamps (w/ anterior half of turtle) from 1995 sheet of six. | Cinderella issue. | ||||||||||
| CTC | 129 | 225 | 16 Apr 96 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From Abkhazia CTC 129-134. Hind flippers and posterior end of shell on this stamp. | |||||||||
| CTC | 129 | -134 | Various | 16 Apr 96 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of six stamps depicting an underwater and above water panorama. | Tiny sea turtle overlaps two stamps. | |||||||
| CTC | 132 | 1800 | 16 Apr 96 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From Abkhazia CTC 129-134. Anterior portion of turtle is on this stamp. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2007 | Archelon sp. | S/S of two stamps w/ prominant Archelon on one. Border depicts Othneil Marsh and numerous prehistoric mammals. | Sheet inscribed "Prehistoric Fauna - Reptiles". | ||||||||||
| 50afs | 2007 | Archelon sp. | Individual stamp w/ Archelon from s/s of two stamps depicting prehistoric reptiles. | |||||||||||
| SC | 726 | 8af | 10 May 66 | Testudo horsfieldi | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 513 | 95c | 01 Dec 95 | Chelonia mydas | Swimming underwater. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 514 | $1.15 | 01 Dec 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 515 | $1.50 | 01 Dec 95 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Swimming underwater. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 516 | $1.75 | 01 Dec 95 | Caretta caretta | Female nesting. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1r | 27 Apr 71 | Unidentified Tortoise | Small, imperf. s/s w/ pale blue background and ornate lavender border, w/ Minkus Ajman #829 in the center. | Date is from FDC. | ||||||||||
| N/A | 30np | 1963 | Testudo graeca | Pink and pale blue essay for a stamp that was never issued. Tortoise is main design feature w/ portrait of sheik in upper left corner. | Designed by M. Arthur and produced by NCR litho at the same time as the first issue of Dubai. | |||||||||
| MK | 5 | A | 5np | 1967 | Testudo graeca | This is Scott Ajman #5 w/ the "NP" on the original o/p "Dh." in black. | ||||||||
| MK | 15 | A | 1.50r | 1967 | Testudo graeca | This is Scott Ajman #14 w/ the "R" on the original o/p "Riyals" in black. | ||||||||
| MK | 58 | A | 75np | 1967 | Testudo graeca | This is Scott #C5 w/ the "NP" on the original o/p "Dh." in black. | ||||||||
| MK | 67 | A | 1r | 1967 | Testudo graeca | This is Scott Ajman #O5 w/ the "R" on the original o/p "Riyal" in black. | ||||||||
| MK | 829 | 1r | Oct 1971 | Unidentified Tortoise | Small tortoise in painting "Entering the Ark" by Jan Bruegel. | |||||||||
| SC | 5 | 5np | 20 Jun 64 | Testudo graeca | Incorrectly listed by Scott as a Green Turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 14 | 1.50r | 7 Sep 64 | Testudo graeca | Incorrectly listed by Scott as a Green Turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | C | 5 | 75np | 15 Nov 65 | Testudo graeca | Incorrectly listed by Scott as a Green Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | O | 5 | 1r | 01 Dec 65 | Testudo graeca | Incorrectly listed by Scott as a Green Turtle. | ||||||||
| TS | 2073 | 1.25r | 1972 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Head-on photograph of immature specimen. | |||||||||
| TS | 2078 | 1.25r | 1972 | Trachemys scripta elegans | s/s containing Ajman #TS 2073, plus second turtle of same species in border. | Although sheet is inscribed "SEA ANIMALS", it depicts a freshwater turtle and a freshwater aquatic plant (Cabomba caroliniana). | ||||||||
| TS | 2230 | 1.25r | 1972 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle is pictured in a head-on view, right of the octopus and above the eel-like animal. | This is YV #PA 111. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 957 | 10q | 10 Aug 66 | Testudo graeca | ||||||||||
| SC | 959 | 25q | 10 Aug 66 | Emys orbicularis | ||||||||||
| SC | 2490 | 2 leke | 20 Aug 95 | Small Stylized Turtle | Contains many stylized animals from fables. | In honor of Jean de La Fontaine. | ||||||||
| SC | 2493 | 60 leke | 20 Aug 95 | Small Stylized Turtle | Large stamp similar to a small s/s. | In honor of Jean de La Fontaine. | ||||||||
| SC | 2695 | 50 leke | 12 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | Sheet of six se-tenent stamps forming an undersea and above-sea panorama. Turtle on beach in upper left stamp. | Sheet inscribed "The Mediterranean Sea Fauna". Date also reported as 9 Dec 02. | ||||||||
| SC | 2695 | a | 50 leke | 12 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Albania #2695. | Adult on beach facing right. Date also reported as 9 Dec 02. | |||||||
| SC | 2783 | 40 lek | 2006 | Small Stylized Turtle | Scott Albania #2490 surcharged to 40 lek. | Original denomination of 2 lek was obliterated w/ a black rectangle. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 967 | 2.70d | 23 Dec 92 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5723. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 25 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5984. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 50 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #4518. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 75 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5724. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 100 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #4519. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 150 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5725. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 250 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #4520. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5kz | 17 Jan 00 | Three Species of Turtles | Sheet of six se-tenant stamps, each w/ a different photograph of a turtle. Fleur-de-lis on each stamp. | Sheet inscribed "Mundo Dos Animais". Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| 3.5kz | 17 Jan 00 | Terrapene carolina (male) | Close-up of head. Fleur-de-lis in corner. | From sheet of six. Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| 3.5kz | 17 Jan 00 | Terrapene carolina (male) | Anterior view w/ head bent to viewer's right. Fleur-de-lis in corner. | From sheet of six. Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| 3.5kz | 17 Jan 00 | Terrapene carolina (male) | Body angled to viewer's left, head facing camera. Fleur-de-lis in corner. | From sheet of six. Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| 3.5kz | 17 Jan 00 | Chrysemys picta | In grass, facing right. Posterior edge of carapace does not fit on stamp. Fleur-de-lis in corner. | From sheet of six. Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| 3.5kz | 17 Jan 00 | Chrysemys picta | On grass, facing right. Entire animal fits on stamp. Fleur-de-lis in corner. | From sheet of six. Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| 3.5kz | 17 Jan 00 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Extreme close-up of head. Fleur-de-lis in corner. | From sheet of six. Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Three Tortoise Species | Cinderella horiz. sheetlet of three stamps w/ a tortoise on each. | Identical to Cherkessia sheetlet except for inscriptions. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Geochelone sulcata | Identical to Cherkessia stamp except for inscriptions. | Cinderella from horiz. sheetlet of three. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Geochelone pardalis? | Identical to Cherkessia stamp except for inscriptions. | Cinderella from horiz. sheetlet of three. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Geochelone sulcata | Identical to Cherkessia stamp except for inscriptions. | Cinderella from horiz. sheetlet of three. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Three Chelonian Species | Cinderella vert. sheetlet of three stamps w/ a chelonian on each. | Identical to Cherkessia sheetlet except for inscriptions. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Emys orbicularis | Identical to Cherkessia stamp except for inscriptions. | Cinderella from vert. sheetlet of three. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Unidentified Tortoise | Identical to Cherkessia stamp except for inscriptions. | Cinderella from vert. sheetlet of three. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3500K kr | 24 Nov 99 | Cuora trifasciata? | Identical to Cherkessia stamp except for inscriptions. | Cinderella from vert. sheetlet of three. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| SC | 882 | N/A | 09 Jul 93 | Four sp. of Sea Turtles | Block of four stamps forming a single beach and underwater scene. | The four species shown are Caretta caretta, Chelonia mydas, Dermochelys coriacea, and Eretmochelys imbricata. | ||||||||
| SC | 882 | a | 180kz | 09 Jul 93 | Chelonia mydas | The Chelonia mydas is actually in the background. The hind 2/3 of an Eretmochelys imbricata (laying eggs) is in the foreground. | ||||||||
| SC | 882 | b | 450kz | 09 Jul 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Only the head of the Eretmochelys imbricata shows on this stamp (the rest of the animal is on the 180kz value from the same set). | In the background are young Dermochelys coriacea emerging from their nest. | |||||||
| SC | 882 | c | 550kz | 09 Jul 93 | Dermochelys coriacea | |||||||||
| SC | 882 | d | 630kz | 09 Jul 93 | Caretta caretta | |||||||||
| SC | 955 | 6000Kz | 20 Apr 96 | Pelomedusa subrufra | Fauna/Flora sheetlet of twelve. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 955 | j | 6000Kz | 20 Apr 96 | Pelomedusa subrufra | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Angola 955. | Turtle basking on sandbar. | |||||||
| SC | 1064 | 300KZr | 1999 | Lepidochelys kempii | Minisheet of six stamps w/ turtle on one. | Selvedge inscribed "Animais do Mundo". | ||||||||
| SC | 1064 | e | 300Kzr | 1999 | Lepidochelys kempii | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Angola 1064. | ||||||||
| SC | 1131 | 3.50kz | 07 Apr 00 | Chelodina longicollis | Sheet of 6 stamps w/ turtle on one. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo". Species name obtained from Michel Catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 1131 | f | 3.50kz | 07 Apr 00 | Chelodina longicollis | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Angola 1131. | Stamp inscribed "Taratuga Pescoco Serpente". Species name obtained from Michel Catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 1316 | Various | 11 Nov 07 | 4 Species of Sea Turtles | Mini sheet of four stamps, each depicting a different sea turtle. | Sheet inscribed "Tartarugas Marinhas". Originally issued w/ "2007" in margin. Reissued w/ "2008" in margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 1316 | a | 27kz | 11 Nov 07 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming right. | From mini sheet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1316 | b | 27kz | 11 Nov 07 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming toward viewer and slightly to left. | From mini sheet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1316 | c | 45kz | 11 Nov 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming to right w/ foreflippers in upward position. | From mini sheet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1316 | d | 45kz | 11 Nov 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming to right. | From mini sheet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1317 | 130kz | 11 Nov 07 | 3 Species of Sea Turtles | S/S of one stamp depicting a Demochelys coriacea, on land, facing left. | Margin of sheet shows a second Dermochelys coriacea, a Caretta caretta and a Chelonia mydas. Sheet inscribed "Tartarugas Marinhas". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 160 | $10 | 20 May 75 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 246 | $10 | 1976 | Chelonia mydas | This is Scott Anguilla #160 o/p in black: "NEW CONSTITUTION 1976". | |||||||||
| SC | 451 | $3 | 31 Jul 81 | Unidentified Tortoise | Children playing w/ animals, one of which is a tortoise. | Date also reported as 30 September 81. | ||||||||
| SC | 501 | $5 | 03 Aug 82 | Cartoon Turtle | World Cup Soccer s/s. There is a cartoon turtle among the spectators at a soccer match. | |||||||||
| SC | 537 | 10 cts | 10 Aug 83 | Dermochelys coriacea | Perf. 13.5 | |||||||||
| SC | 537 | a | 10 cts | 10 Aug 83 | Dermochelys coriacea | Perf. 12 | ||||||||
| SC | 538 | 35 cts | 10 Aug 83 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Perf. 13.5 | |||||||||
| SC | 538 | a | 35 cts | 10 Aug 83 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Perf. 12 | ||||||||
| SC | 539 | 75 cts | 10 Aug 83 | Chelonia mydas | Perf. 13.5 | |||||||||
| SC | 539 | a | 75 cts | 10 Aug 83 | Chelonia mydas | Perf. 12 | ||||||||
| SC | 540 | $1 | 10 Aug 83 | Caretta caretta | Perf. 13.5 | |||||||||
| SC | 540 | a | $1 | 10 Aug 83 | Caretta caretta | Perf. 12 | ||||||||
| SC | 541 | $5 | 10 Aug 83 | Dermochelys coriacea | s/s | Perf. 13.5 | ||||||||
| SC | 563 | 5c | 20 Feb 84 | Cartoon Turtle | Olympic 400 meter dash w/ turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 563 | a | 5c | 24 Apr 84 | Cartoon Turtle | Same as Scott Anguilla #563, but w/ Olympic rings. | ||||||||
| SC | 974 | 15c | 24 Aug 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in painting titled "Treasure Island". | Inscribed "International Arts Festival 1998". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 662 | $5 | 28 Jun 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ turtle in lower right quadrant of sheet. | |||||||||
| SC | 1038 | $3 | 15 Jun 87 | Geochelone carbonaria | Adult on land facing left. | Inscribed "Reptiles and Amphibians" across bottom of stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1660 | $1 | 05 Apr 93 | D. coriacea & E.imbricata | Mini-sheet of twelve stamps, each depicting a different endangered species. | One stamp depicts Dermochelys coriacea and another depicts Eretmochelys imbricata. | ||||||||
| SC | 1660 | j | $1 | 05 Apr 93 | Dermochelys coriacea | From a mini-sheet of twelve different stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 1660 | l | $1 | 05 Apr 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | From a mini-sheet of twelve different stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 1730 | $6.00 | 25 Oct 93 | Cartoon Chelonian | S/S for Mickey Mouse's 65th anniversary. Single stamp in upper right corner of sheet. Large reproduction of a movie poster on left side of sheet for a movie called "Mickey's Revue" (1932). | Mickey as one man band. Tortoise banging head against bass drum when Mickey steps on shell. | ||||||||
| SC | 1807 | $6.00 | 31 Jul 94 | Caretta caretta | s/s w/ loggerhead turtle in border. | No turtle on stamp. Date has also been listed as 21 July 94. | ||||||||
| SC | 1888 | 75c | 15 May 95 | Archelon sp. | Sheet of twelve w/ Archelon stamp in upper right corner. | Two tiny Archelon in background, in addition to main design feature: a large Archelon. | ||||||||
| SC | 1888 | d | 75c | 15 May 95 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Antigua & Barbuda Scott 1888. | ||||||||
| SC | 2162 | 40c | 17 Aug 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of twenty-five 40c values w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" & "Int. Year of the Ocean". Date also reported as 4 Aug 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 2162 | c | 40c | 17 Aug 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Antigua 2162. | Date also reported as 4 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 2472 | $1.65 | 11 Jun 01 | Chelonia mydas | Pane 2 of two panes of six se-tenant stamps each, issued this date. | "Marine Life of the Tropics". | ||||||||
| SC | 2472 | e | $1.65 | 11 Jun 01 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Antigua #2472. | ||||||||
| SC | 2473 | $1.65 | 11 Jun 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane 1 of two panes of six se-tenant stamps issued this date. | Sheet inscribed "Marine Life of the Tropics". | ||||||||
| SC | 2473 | c | $1.65 | 11 Jun 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Antigua #2473. | ||||||||
| SC | 2476 | $6.00 | 11 Jun 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S w/ one stamp. One turtle on stamp and another in selvedge. | Inscribed "Marine Life of the Tropics". | ||||||||
| SC | 2560 | $6.00 | 08 Apr 02 | Lepidochelys olivacea | M/S of one stamp w/ turtle on beach. | Sheet inscribed "Fauna Flora of the Caribbean". | ||||||||
| SC | 2570 | $1.50 | 12 Aug 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Endangered animals sheet of nine $1.50 values. | Turtle on one stamp only. The date shown is from an FDC. SC lists date as 12 July 02. | ||||||||
| SC | 2570 | h | $1.50 | 12 Aug 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtles from Endangered Animals sheet of nine. | Date shown is from an FDC. SC lists date as 12 July 02. | |||||||
| SC | 2964 | $5 | 05 Apr 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Sheet inscribed in red: "Sir Vivian Richards celebrates the fastest Test Century at the Antigua Recreation Ground". Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75c | 17 Apr 98 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet of four different 75c stamps. One is Scott Argentina 1995, w/ turtle. | |||||||||||
| SC | 1995 | 75c | 17 Apr 98 | Cartoon Turtle | Girl turtle w/ bow in hair & shoes on all four feet. | Represents a story by Maria Elena Walsh. | ||||||||
| SC | 2527 | $1 | 18 Apr 09 | Chelonoidis chilensis | Large individual on land, facing left, dominates design. | Chelonoidis chilensis was formerly named Geochelone chilensis. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 187 | Various | 24 Aug 02 | Geochelone carbonaria | Block of four reptile semi-postals w/ tortoise on one. | Tortoise is identified on stamp by its newly proposed generic name of Chelonoidis. | |||||||
| SC | B | 187 | d | 75c+75c | 24 Aug 02 | Geochelone carbonaria | Adult facing left. Large carapacial scute in background. | Stamp inscribed w/ newly proposed generic name of Chelonoidis. | ||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70d | 12 Jan 07 | Testudo horsfieldii | Mini-sheet of two identical blocks of four different stamps each (two each of stamps formerly listed as #753-756). Margin of sheet w/ twelve small line drawings of turtles. | WWF symbol and year "2006" inscribed on each stamp. Block formerly listed by Scott as #756b but delisted in Scott Stamp Monthly dated April 2008. Number has now been assigned to another stamp. | ||||||||||
| 70d | 12 Jan 07 | Testudo horsfieldii | Semi-frontal view of adult, facing right. Denom in upper left, "Armenia" in black. | WWF symbol and year "2006" inscribed on stamp. Formerly listed by Scott as #753 but delisted in Scott Stamp Monthly dated April 2008. Number has now been assigned to another stamp. | ||||||||||
| 70d | 12 Jan 07 | Testudo horsfieldii | Adult facing left. Denom in upper right, "Armenia" in beige. | WWF symbol and year "2006" inscribed on stamp. Formerly listed by Scott as #754 but delisted in Scott Stamp Monthly dated April 2008. Number has now been assigned to another stamp. | ||||||||||
| 70d | 12 Jan 07 | Testudo horsfieldii | Semi-dorsal view of adult, facing right. Denom in upper left, "Armenia" in beige. | WWF symbol and year "2006" inscribed on stamp. Formerly listed by Scott as #755 but delisted in Scott Stamp Monthly dated April 2008. Number has now been assigned to another stamp. | ||||||||||
| 70d | 12 Jan 07 | Testudo horsfieldii | Semi-frontal view of adult facing left. Denom at upper right, "Armenia" in black. | WWF symbol and year "2006" inscribed on stamp. Formerly listed by Scott as #756 but delisted in Scott Stamp Monthly dated April 2008. Number has now been assigned to another stamp. | ||||||||||
| 70d | 12 Jan 07 | Testudo horsfieldii | Block of four stamps which were formerly listed by Scott as #753-756. | WWF symbol and year "2006" inscribed on each stamp. Block formerly listed by Scott as #756a but delisted in Scott Stamp Monthly dated April 2008. Number has now been assigned to another stamp. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 126 | 15c | 28 Jul 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Date also reported as 27 Sep 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 127 | 50c | 28 Jul 95 | Chelonia mydas | Date also reported as 27 Sep 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 128 | 95c | 28 Jul 95 | Caretta caretta | Date also reported as 27 Sep 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 129 | 100c | 28 Jul 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Date also reported as 27 Sep 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 150 | 90c | 29 May 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheetlet of nine se-tenant stamps w/ a turtle on one. | Stamps form a continuous under-water and above-water scene. | ||||||||
| SC | 150 | f | 90c | 29 May 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Aruba 150. | ||||||||
| SC | 199 | 30c | 31 Jan 01 | Geochelone carbonaria | Large male tortoise being held in person's hands. | From set of four animal stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 237 | 25c | 30 Sep 03 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Hatchlings at water's edge. | Date also reported as 16 Oct 03. | ||||||||
| SC | 238 | 60c | 30 Sep 03 | Dermochelys coriacea | Hatchlings at water's edge. | Date also reported as 16 Oct 03. | ||||||||
| SC | 239 | 75c | 30 Sep 03 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings at water's edge. | Date also reported as 16 Oct 03. | ||||||||
| SC | 240 | 150c | 30 Sep 03 | Caretta caretta | Hatchlings at water's edge. | Date also reported as 16 Oct 03. | ||||||||
| SC | 304 | Various | 03 Sep 07 | Chelonia mydas | Mini sheet of four stamps, each showing a different underwater wreck. Turtle on one. | Sheet inscribed "Wrecks & Reefs From Aruba 2007". | ||||||||
| SC | 304 | c | 500c | 03 Sep 07 | Chelonia mydas | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Aruba #304. Turtle swimming in lower left corner of stamp. | Depicted wreck is the freighter "Jane". | |||||||
| SC | B | 68 | 60c+30c | 31 Oct 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Young girl lying on beach watching turtle come ashore. | From Child Welfare set. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Mini sheet of six stamps showing Dr. Archie Carr w/ a balloon. Sea turtle hatchlings on beach in bottom margin of sheet. | Issued for the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Archie Carr, pioneering sea turtle researcher and educator. | ||||||||||
| 35p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Mini sheet of six stamps, three showing eggs being deposited in nest and three showing hatchlings on beach. Nesting female throwing sand in air in sheet margin. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | ||||||||||
| 40p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Mini sheet of six stamps. Three show a person raking a beach and three show a woman writing in a notebook. Margin of sheet shows turtle tracks in the sand. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | ||||||||||
| 65p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Mini sheet of six stamps. Three showing one person rescuing a sea turtle and three showing two people rescuing a sea turtle. Adult turtle in surf in sheet margin. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | ||||||||||
| See Comm | 2005? | Chelonia mydas | Aerogramme printed on light blue paper w/ large photo of Green Sea Turtle on front. Inscribed "Ascension Island - South Atlantic Ocean". | Upper right corner inscribed "Ascension Island - Postage Paid" but no actual denomination is shown. | ||||||||||
| 40p | 2006 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S of eight stamps in two vertical columns w/ highly stylized sea turtle in left selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Exploration and Innovation - 2006" and "500th Anniversary of the Death of Christopher Columbus". | ||||||||||
| Various | 09 Jul 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of four stamps issued for the 100th anniversary of scouting. One stamp shows a stranded turtle being rescued by a group of scouts. | Stamp with turtle is Scott Ascension #915. Date formerly listed incorrectly in this site as 09 Jul 97. | ||||||||||
| SC | 24 | 1p | 02 Jul 34 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 26 | 2p | 02 Jul 34 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 29 | 8p | 02 Jul 34 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 31 | 2sh6p | 02 Jul 34 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 70 | 7p | 19 Nov 56 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 170 | 4p | 28 Aug 73 | Chelonia mydas | Triangular stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 171 | 9p | 28 Aug 73 | Caretta caretta | Triangular stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 172 | 12p | 28 Aug 73 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Triangular stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 229 | 25p | 21 May 78 | Chelonia mydas | Contains 2 se-tenant strips of Nos. 229a-229c, separated by a horizontal gutter w/ inscriptions and pictures. | Issue date is 2 Jun 78 according to FDC | ||||||||
| SC | 229 | c | 25p | 21 May 78 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Ascension #229. | ||||||||
| SC | 237 | 12p | 08 Jan 79 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 266 | 10p | 17 Nov 80 | Ship: HMS Tortoise | ||||||||||
| SC | 305 | 10p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. Small turtle in border. | |||||||||
| SC | 306 | 12p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. Small turtle in border. | |||||||||
| SC | 307 | 15p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. Small turtle in border. | |||||||||
| SC | 308 | 40p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. Small turtle in border. | |||||||||
| SC | 357 | 20p | June 1984 | Chelonia mydas | The turtle is on a 50p coin pictured on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 372 | 12p | 07 Jun 85 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Two turtles on stamp plus turtle on se-tenant label. | |||||||||
| SC | 373 | 15p | 07 Jun 85 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Two turtles on stamp plus turtle on se-tenant label. | |||||||||
| SC | 374 | 20p | 07 Jun 85 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Two turtles on stamp plus turtle on se-tenant label. | |||||||||
| SC | 375 | 70p | 07 Jun 85 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Two turtles on stamp plus turtle on se-tenant label. | |||||||||
| SC | 480 | a | 18p | 17 Nov 89 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet of six Scott Ascension #480. | Turtle is on booklet cover. No turtle on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 481 | 25p | 17 Nov 89 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 481 | a | 25p | 17 Nov 89 | Chelonia mydas | Booklet containing four Scott Ascension # 481. Cover has an outline map of Ascension Island and a silhouette of a sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 550 | 18p | 13 Oct 92 | Childs Drawing of Turtle | Child's drawing of Santa Claus riding a turtle underwater. | Turtle and an octopus both wearing Santa Claus hats. | ||||||||
| SC | 585 | 20p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings returning to sea. | This is NOT from s/s #589. | ||||||||
| SC | 586 | 25p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach. | This is NOT from s/s #589. | ||||||||
| SC | 587 | 30p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Adult emerging from sea. | This in NOT from s/s #589. | ||||||||
| SC | 588 | 65p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Adult in water w/ head in the air. | This is NOT from s/s #589. | ||||||||
| SC | 589 | 30p each | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | s/s w/ four different 30p stamps, showing nesting process and hatchlings heading toward the sea. | Two swimming turtles in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 589 | a | 30p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Adult emerging from sea. | This is one of the single stamps from s/s #589. | |||||||
| SC | 589 | b | 30p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Female on beach in body pit (front view). | This is one of the single stamps from s/s #589. | |||||||
| SC | 589 | c | 30p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings returning to sea. | This is one of the single stamps from s/s #589. | |||||||
| SC | 589 | d | 30p | 22 Mar 94 | Chelonia mydas | Female on beach in body pit (side view). | This is one of the single stamps from s/s #589. | |||||||
| SC | 682 | a | Various | 01 Sep 97 | Chelonia mydas | Booklet containing two 15p stamps and two 35p stamps. Cover has a silhouette of a sea turtle. | Turtle is on booklet cover only, not on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 750 | 15p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Numerous hatchlings on beach. | Inscribed "Turtle Project". | ||||||||
| SC | 751 | 35p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach, facing right. | Inscribed "Turtle Project". | ||||||||
| SC | 752 | 40p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Adult w/ radio transmitter affixed. | Inscribed "Turtle Project". | ||||||||
| SC | 753 | 50p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Adult female returning to the sea. | Inscribed "Turtle Project". | ||||||||
| SC | 754 | 25p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of four 25p stamps. One stamp has the same image as the 15p single issued the same day. Sheet also has drawings of turtles in selvedge, made by children of Two Boats School, Ascension Island. | Selvedge inscribed "Turtle Project". | ||||||||
| SC | 754 | a | 25p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Extreme close-up of head. | From Scott Ascension 754. | |||||||
| SC | 754 | b | 25p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings. Same image as Scott Ascension 750, but different denom. | From Scott Ascension 754. | |||||||
| SC | 754 | c | 25p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up of head and anterior portion of carapace. | From Scott Ascension 754. | |||||||
| SC | 754 | d | 25p | 08 Mar 00 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach near surf, facing right. | From Scott Ascension 754. | |||||||
| SC | 754 | e | 25p | 08 May 00 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Ascension #754 inscribed "The Stamp Show 2000" on the stamp show emblem, in the lower right corner of the sheet. | For the stamp show at Earls Court, London, 22-28 May 2000. | |||||||
| SC | 768 | Various | 01 Feb 01 | Two Species of Turtles | S/S w/ two stamps , each depicting a sea turtle. Upper corners of sheet have logos for Year of the Snake and Hong Kong Stamp Exhibition 2001. | Selvedge has map of Ascension on one side and scenes from Hong Kong on the other. | ||||||||
| SC | 768 | a | 25p | 01 Feb 01 | Chelonia mydas | One of two turtle stamps from s/s issued this date. | ||||||||
| SC | 768 | b | 40p | 01 Feb 01 | Caretta caretta | One of two turtle stamps from s/s issued this date. | ||||||||
| SC | 784 | Various | 09 Jun 01 | Turtle Ponds | S/S of two 35p and two 40p stamps. One of the 40p stamps depicts coastal ponds called "Turtle Ponds". | No images of turtles on sheet or stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 784 | d | 40p | 09 Jun 01 | Turtle Ponds | Depicts coastal ponds called "Turtle Ponds". No turtles depicted on stamp. | Single stamp from Scott Ascension #784. | |||||||
| SC | 812 | 2 pounds | 28 Aug 02 | Chelonia mydas | Green Turtle on beach and Wild Currant in upper left corner. | |||||||||
| SC | 915 | 40p | 09 Jul 07 | Chelonia mydas | Depicts a sea turtle rescue operation - a group of scouts rescuing a stranded sea turtle. | Issued for 100th Anniversary of Scouting. Inscribed "Turtle Rescue". Date formerly listed incorrectly in this site as 09 Jul 97. | ||||||||
| SC | 928 | 35p | 05 Feb 08 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp divided into two halves; swimming green turtle on left and clutch of eggs on right. | From set of twelve stamps showing various animals and their eggs. | ||||||||
| SC | 981 | 15p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant pair of 15p stamps w/ a picture of Dr. Archie Carr on each w/ a balloon. | Issued for the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Archie Carr, pioneering sea turtle researcher and educator. | ||||||||
| SC | 981 | a | 15p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Photo of head of green turtle on left, Archie Carr w/ balloon on right. | Issued for the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Archie Carr, pioneering sea turtle researcher and educator. | |||||||
| SC | 981 | b | 15p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up photo of Dr. Archie Carr w/ balloon on left, map of Ascension Island on right. | Issued for the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Archie Carr, pioneering sea turtle researcher and educator. | |||||||
| SC | 982 | 35p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant pair w/ eggs being deposited in nest and hatchlings on beach. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | ||||||||
| SC | 982 | a | 35p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp w/ head of turtle on left and eggs being deposited in nest on right. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | |||||||
| SC | 982 | b | 35p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp w/ hatchlings on beach at left and map of Ascension Island at right. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | |||||||
| SC | 983 | 40p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant pair showing beach raking and population monitoring. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | ||||||||
| SC | 983 | a | 40p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp w/ turtle's head on left and man raking beach on right. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | |||||||
| SC | 983 | b | 40p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp w/ woman on left, taking notes on sea turtle populations and map of Ascension Island on right. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | |||||||
| SC | 984 | 65p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant pair w/ different scenes of turtle rescue operations. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | ||||||||
| SC | 984 | a | 65p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle head on left and a person in red clothing engaged in a sea turtle rescue operation on right. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | |||||||
| SC | 984 | b | 65p | 01 Oct 09 | Chelonia mydas | A person dressed in red and a person dressed in white engaged in a sea turtle rescue operation are depicted at left. A map of Ascension Island is at right. | Issued to promote sea turtle research and conservation. | |||||||
| SC | 987 | 50p | 09 Nov 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Portrait of Charles Darwin on right and Galapagos Tortoise on left. | Issued for the 200th birth anniversary of Charles Darwin. | ||||||||
| SG | SB | 8 | 25p | 17 Nov 89 | Chelonia mydas | Booklet identical to Scott Ascension #481a, except that it has a small dove w/ a letter in its beak, flying past a globe, in the upper right corner of the cover. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50c | 2011 | Meiolania | One individual facing three-quarters right. | Meiolania is an extinct genus of giant horned tortoises from the Oligocene and Holocene epochs. | ||||||||||
| 50c | 2011 | Meiolania | Skeleton (w/ shell) facing three-quarters right. | Meiolania is an extinct genus of giant horned tortoises from the Oligocene and Holocene epochs. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | 1991 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s issued for NORPEX 91, a stamp exhibition in Newcastle, NSW. The sheet contains two $1.00 stamps, one of which depicts a sea turtle, and two NORPEX seals. | This is a Cinderella item. The country name does not appear on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 45c | 04 Mar 93 | Chelonia mydas | Postal Stationery w/ a stylized, aboriginal turtle on the back and a sea turtle on the front. | Turtle ID from info. printed on back of envelope. | ||||||||||
| 45c | 11 Aug 94 | Cartoon Turtles | Postal stationery w/ cartoon-like turtles in race w/ hare. | Commemorates World Masters Games. | ||||||||||
| 45c | 20 Sep 94 | Unidentified Tortoise | Postal Stationery commemorating the Perth Zoo. | Small tortoise along pathway. | ||||||||||
| 45c | Natator depressus | Faux Maximum Card. An air mail postal card issued by Australia Post, w/ a photograph of Natator depressus and a facsimile of Scott Australia #1462a printed (not affixed) to the face of the card. | The back of the card (where the stamp would ordinarily be affixed) is inscribed "POSTAGE PREPAID AUSTRALIA" but there is no denom. | |||||||||||
| 45c | 04 Sep 97 | N. oweni & M. platyceps | Maximum card issued by Australia Post w/ a skeleton of Meiolania platyceps on the card itself and Ninjemys oweni on the affixed stamp. | Ninjemys oweni and Meiolania platyceps were closely related taxa. | ||||||||||
| 45c | 04 Sep 97 | Ninjemys oweni | Mini sheet of ten stamps inscribed "Wildlife of Ancient Australia". | Contains two Scott Australia 1614. | ||||||||||
| 50c | 2008 | Elseya irwini | Semi-dorsal view of two adults on land, facing three-quarters right. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Essendon". The word "Australia" does not appear on the stamp. | ||||||||||
| 90c | 2008 | Elseya irwini | Dorsal view of one individual on land, facing left. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Essendon". The word "Australia" does not appear on the stamp. | ||||||||||
| 40c | 2008 | Emydura subglobosa | One individual on land, facing camera, w/ head and neck turned to viewer's left. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Brisbane". The word "Australia" does not appear on the stamp. The subspecies depicted is globosa globosa. | ||||||||||
| 40c | 2008 | Macrodiremys oblonga | Dorsal view of one individual on grass w/ neck fully extended in a straight line. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Brisbane". The word "Australia" does not appear on the stamp. | ||||||||||
| 40c | 2008 | Chelodina expansa | Dorsal view of one individual w/ limbs withdrawn and neck fully extended with a shar bend in it. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Brisbane". The word "Australia" does not appear on the stamp. | ||||||||||
| 40c | 2008 | Emydura macquarii | One individual clingling to a log, facing up and left. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Brisbane". The word "Australia" does not appear on the stamp. The subspecies depicted is macquarii macquarii. | ||||||||||
| 40c | 2008 | Emydura macquarii signata | Lateral view of adult on grass, facing right. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Brisbane". The word "Australia" does not appear on the stamp. | ||||||||||
| 50c | 2004 | Cartoon Sea Turtles | S/S depicting characters from Disney film "Finding Nemo". Contains ten 50c stamps, each w/ a different tab. | Two sea turtles in upper right margin of sheet plus hatchling sea turtle on one of the tabs. | ||||||||||
| 50c | 2004 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle on tab from "Finding Nemo" s/s. | |||||||||||
| Various | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Personalized stamps of two different designs and denominations, w/ customer-supplied photographs on attached tabs. At least two such stamps have been produced w/ turtles on them. | See Appendix VI for images of these stamps. | ||||||||||
| None | 2003 | Turtle Shell Mask | Postal stationery. Prepaid stamped envelope for domestic use in Australia only. Black turtle shell mask. Inscribed "postage paid". | Issued as part of "Torres Strait Island Art" postal stationery series. Mask is c. 1850-1855. | ||||||||||
| SC | 504 | 20c | 29 Sep 71 | Stylized Turtle | A species of snake-necked turtle painted by aborigines. | |||||||||
| SC | 504 | a | 20c | Stylized Turtle | Same as Scott Australia #504 except that it is printed on distinctly different paper. | No longer listed separately by Scott as distinctive from #504. | ||||||||
| SC | 787 | 15c | 16 Jun 82 | Chelodina longicollis | Perf. variously reported as 13 X 13.5, 12.5 X 13, and 12.75 X 12.75. | Issue date is from FDC & Scott catalog. Other issue dates have been reported. | ||||||||
| SC | 787 | a | 15c | Chelodina longicollis | Perf. 14 X 14.5 | Same as Scott Australia #787 except for perfs. | ||||||||
| SC | 1312 | 85c | 04 Mar 93 | Stylized Turtle | Aboriginal style fish and turtles along upper and lower margins of stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 1462 | 45c | 03 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Se-tenant pair w/ turtle on one stamp. Pale blue border on top, bottom & right margins of stamp. | Date has also been reported as 2 Oct 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1462 | a | 45c | 03 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Single stamp w/ turtle from 1462. Same design as stamp on 1465, but w/ pale blue border on top, bottom & right margin. | Date has also been reported as 2 Oct 95. | |||||||
| SC | 1465 | 45c | 03 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | M/S of six stamps w/ hatchling flatback on stamp in upper left corner. Same design as 1462, but w/o pale blue border. | Date has also been reported as 2 Oct 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1465 | a | 45c | 03 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Single stamp from 1465 (no pale blue border). | Date has also been reported as 2 Oct 95. | |||||||
| SC | 1465 | g | 45c | 14 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Scott Australia #1465 o/p'd for Adelaide Stamp & Collectibles Fair. | ||||||||
| SC | 1465 | h | 45c | 19 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Scott Australia #1465 o/p'd for Sydney Centrepoint '95 Stamp Show. | ||||||||
| SC | 1465 | i | 45c | 20 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Scott Australia #1465 o/p'd for Brisbane Stamp Show. | ||||||||
| SC | 1465 | j | 45c | 27 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Scott Australia #1465 o/p'd for Melbourne Stamp and Coin Fair. | ||||||||
| SC | 1465 | k | 45c | 28 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Scott Australia #1465 o/p'd for Swanpex, WA '95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1466 | 45c | 03 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Single stamp w/ turtle from 1471a. Same design as 1465a, but w/ pale blue border on top, bottom & right margin. | Self-adhesive. Date has also been reported as 2 Oct 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1471 | a | 45c | 03 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Booklet of ten self-adhesives (two each of four designs and one each of two designs). | Date has also been reported as 2 Oct 95. | |||||||
| SC | 1471 | b | 45c | 03 Oct 95 | Natator depressus | Strip of six different self-adhesives (#1466-1471). | ||||||||
| SC | 1486 | 75c | 14 Mar 96 | Stylized Turtle | Stylized aboriginal turtle in upper margin of stamp featuring the Willandra Lakes region in New South Wales. | Stamp is one of the Natural Heritage Series. | ||||||||
| SC | 1531 | b | 45c | 17 Nov 97 | Stylized Turtle | S/S containing one Scott Australia #1530 and one Scott Australia #1531. Selvedge has one image overlaying a background image. The background image has a large, faint turtle on the right side. The turtle's head is in the upper right corner of the sheet. | No turtles on stamps; in selvedge only. Inscribed "International Stamp & Coin Exposition, Shanghai '97" in both Chinese and English. | |||||||
| SC | 1535 | $10 | 10 Apr 97 | Stylized Turtle | Bird flying over swamp. Inscribed "Kakadu Wetlands". | Very small, faint, aboriginal style turtle in right margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 1535 | a | $10 | Stylized Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp (#1535). Selvedge has one image overlaying a background image. The background image has a large, faint turtle on the right side. The turtle's head is in the upper right corner of the sheet and the turtle's tail is near the lower right corner of the sheet. | Stamp is inscribed "Kakadu Wetlands". No inscription on margin of sheet. Turtle is aboriginal style drawing (dorsal view). | ||||||||
| SC | 1535 | b | $10 | Stylized Turtle | Australia Scott #1535a w/ the logo for the Pacific 97 World Philatelic Exhibition in San Francisco, CA o/p'd in silver in upper selvedge. Lower selvedge inscribed "Australia Post Exhibition Sheet No. 4". | Aboriginal style drawing of turtle (dorsal view). | ||||||||
| SC | 1535 | c | $10 | Stylized Turtle | Australia Scott #1535a w/ the following o/p in upper selvedge in gold: "Esposizione Mondiale Di Filatelia - World Philatelic Exhibition - Milano, 23 October - 1 November 1998. Lower selvedge inscribed "Australia Post Exhibition Sheet No. 5. | Aboriginal style drawing of turtle (dorsal view). | ||||||||
| SC | 1535 | d | $10 | 01 Aug 01 | Stylized Turtle | Australia Scott #1535a o/p'd in sheet margin "Phila Nippon '01" and the show emblem. | Turtle is aboriginal style drawing (dorsal view). | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | a | 45c | 01 Oct 96 | Trachemys scripta elegans | s/s w/ six 45c stamps depicting pets. Turtle is in margin of sheet. There is no o/p. | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | b | 45c | 03 Oct 96 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Scott Australia 1563a, o/p in gold "10th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition 1996" plus an inscription in Chinese characters and a logo. | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | c | 45c | 03 Oct 96 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Scott Australia 1563a, o/p'd in gold "ASDA Centrepoint '96 Stamp and Coin Show / 5-7 October 1996". | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | d | 45c | 03 Oct 96 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Scott Australia 1563a, o/p'd in gold "St Peters Stamp & Collectible Fair / 12-13 October 1996". | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | e | 45c | 03 Oct 96 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Scott Australia 1563a, o/p'd in gold "Melbourne 96 National Philatelic Exhibition / 17-20 October 1996". | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | f | 45c | 03 Oct 96 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Scott Australia 1563a, o/p'd in gold "Queensland Spring Stamp and Coin Show / 25-27 October 1996". | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | g | 45c | 03 Oct 96 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Scott Australia 1563a, o/p'd in gold "Swanpex 96 / 26-27 October 1996". | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1563 | h | 45c | 12 Feb 97 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Scott Australia 1563a, o/p'd in gold "11th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition Hong Kong '97". | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 1614 | 45c | 04 Sep 97 | Ninjemys oweni | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Australia 1616a. | Ninjemys oweni had prominant lateral horns on its skull and a clubbed tail. | ||||||||
| SC | 1616 | a | 45c | 04 Sep 97 | Ninjemys oweni | Se-tenant strip of five stamps, one of which depicts Ninjemys oweni, an extinct genus and species. | Ninjemys oweni had prominant lateral horns on it's skull and a clubbed tail. This strip of five also exists in a prestige booklet w/ a broad greenish-blue margin around the strip. | |||||||
| SC | 1741 | $1.05 | 08 Jul 99 | Caretta caretta | Depicts turtle and a mollusk shell (Melo amphora). | From Nature of Australia set. | ||||||||
| SC | 2008 | b | 45c | 02 Oct 01 | Cartoon Turtles | S/S w/ three 45c stamps. Depicts a birthday party in a tree for baby animals. Inscribed "Wild Babies". | Two small turtles in selvedge; none on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 2011 | b | 45c | 02 Oct 01 | Cartoon Turtles | S/S w/ three 45c stamps. Depicts animals frolicing at base of tree. Inscribed "Wild Babies". | Turtle holding camera in lower selvedge, w/ small turtles sliding down her back. Tiny turtle parachuting in upper right selvedge. | |||||||
| SC | 2430 | 50c | 04 Oct 05 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp from Scott Australia #2432b depicting two pigs, a small frog and a small turtle. | Turtle near right margin between pig's foot and the word "Australia". Perf 14 x 14.75. | ||||||||
| SC | 2430 | a | 50c | 04 Oct 05 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet pane of one, containing Scott Australia #2430. | ||||||||
| SC | 2432 | b | Various | 04 Oct 05 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of six stamps, each depicting a different cartoon farm animal. One stamp identical to Scott Australia #2430. | Sheet inscribed "Down on the Farm" in upper margin. Perf 14 x 14.75. | |||||||
| SC | 2435 | 50c | 04 Oct 05 | Cartoon Turtle | Single, self adhesive booklet stamp from Scott Australia #2437a. Design identical to Scott Australia #2430. | Self adhesive serpentine die cut 11.25. Syncopated (intentional omission of some of the perforation die cuts). NOTE: The entire booklet is footnoted in Scott but no separate, unique number is assigned. | ||||||||
| SC | 2437 | a | 50c | 04 Oct 05 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet pane of five stamps, including one Scott Australia #2435. | Self adhesive serpentine die cut 11.25. Syncopated (intentional omission of some of the perforation die cuts). | |||||||
| SC | 2437 | b | 50c | 04 Oct 05 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet pane of ten, including two Scott Australia #2435. | Self adhesive serpentine die cut 11.25. Syncopated (intentional omission of some of the perforation die cuts). | |||||||
| SC | 2437 | c | 50c | 04 Oct 05 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet pane of twenty stamps, including four Scott Australia #2435. | Self adhesive serpentine die cut 11.25. Syncopated (intentional omission of some of the perforation die cuts). | |||||||
| SC | 2707 | $1.25 | 26 Jun 07 | Natator depressus | Adult on beach facing right. Inscribed "International Post", "Flatback Turtle" and "Vulnerable". | For use on international mail. | ||||||||
| SC | 2707 | a | $1.25 | 26 Jun 07 | Natator depressus | Booklet pane of two including one Scott Australia #2707. | Scott footnotes the complete booklet but does not assign a separate catalog number to it. | |||||||
| SC | 3130 | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming up and left. Inscribed "Cocos (Keeling) Islands" vertically along lower left margin and "Australia" in upper right corner. Perf 14.75 X 14. | Since Australia took over responsibility for postal services on Cocos (Keeling) Islands 1 January 1994 and since the names of both countries appear on this stamp, the stamp is cross referenced under both countries in this database. | ||||||||
| SC | 3130 | a | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Horizontal strip of five different stamps, including Scott Australia #3130. | ||||||||
| SC | 3131 | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of five different stamps, including Scott Australia #3130. | This sheet is identical to Scott Norfolk Island #984. | ||||||||
| SC | 3136 | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Similar to Scott #3130 except this stamp is die cut 11.25, syncopated, and self adhesive. | |||||||||
| SC | 3136 | a | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Booklet pane of 20, including four Scott Australia #3136. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 2006 | Unidentified Tortoise | Large booklet of nine different stamps (three sheets of three stamps each). One is a close-up photo of a tortoise facing directly toward the camera. Pictures of the nine stamps also appear on the back cover of booklet. | Information on the care of the nine different pets is included in the booklet and four hatchling leopard tortoises are depicted on the page w/ the tortoise care information. | ||||||||||
| 55 | Unknown | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of eight stamps w/ a different sea creature on each one (fish, shark, turtle, chambered nautilis, crustacean, starfish, sea horse and octopus). | Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Unterwassertiere in 3D" w/ a small picture of red and green 3D-viewing glasses. | ||||||||||
| 55 | Unknown | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from 3D sheet of eight stamps. Turtle swimming three-quarters left. | Tiny pair of red and green 3D-viewing glasses in lower right corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2006 | Cartoon Turtle | Twenty-four page booklet promoting an animated motion picture featuring various animals, including a turtle named Verne. Booklet cover inscribed "Ab Durch Die Hecke". | The turtle appears on various pages throughout the booklet, on a 0.55 euro stamp, a 0.75 euro stamp, and a post card, all bound into the booklet. | ||||||||||
| 0.55 eu | 2006 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet stamp showing front of turtle's shell w/ head partly retracted and eyes staring at viewer. Inscribed "Ab Durch Die Hecke". | From booklet promoting animated motion picture. | ||||||||||
| 0.75 eu | 2006 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet stamp Six animated animals, including turtle. Inscribed "Ab Durch Die Hecke". | From booklet promoting animated motion picture. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1894 | Various | 03 Jun 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of four stamps of various denoms issued for 250th anniversary of Schonbrunn Zoo. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1894 | c | 0.87e | 03 Jun 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Lion, turtle, crocodilian, antelope. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Austria #1894. | |||||||
| SC | 2070 | 0.55Eur | 06 Nov 06 | Emys orbicularis | Adult on land facing three-quarters right. Every fifth stamp on roll is numbered on the back. | Inscribed "Europaische sumpfschildkrote" in very small letters. Date also reported as 11 Nov 06. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 520 | 50m | 12 Jun 95 | Chelus fimbriatus | Date also reported as 3 June 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 521 | 100m | 12 Jun 95 | Caretta caretta | Date also reported as 3 June 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 522 | 150m | 12 Jun 95 | Geochelone pardalis | Date also reported as 3 June 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 523 | 250m | 12 Jun 95 | Geochelone elegans | Date also reported as 3 June 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 524 | 300m | 12 Jun 95 | Testudo hermanni | Date also reported as 3 June 95. | |||||||||
| SC | 525 | 500m | 12 Jun 95 | Macroclemys temminckii | s/s of one stamp w/ two turtles. | Date also reported as 3 June 95. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30c | 03 Jan 12 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming three-quarters left. | From set of sixteen marine life definitives. | ||||||||||
| SC | 316 | 4c | 27 Apr 71 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 318 | 6c | 21 Sep 71 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 400 | 25c | 02 Nov 76 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 439 | 25c | June 1978 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Identical to Scott Bahamas #400, except that it is unwatermarked. | |||||||||
| SC | 567 | 50c | 15 Aug 84 | Chelonia mydas | Issue date is 18 Sep 84 according to FDC. | |||||||||
| SC | 567 | a | 50c | 15 Aug 84 | Chelonia mydas | s/s of 4 stamps including Scott Bahamas #567. | Issue date is 18 Sep 84 according to FDC. | |||||||
| SC | 568 | 31c | 15 Aug 84 | Chelonia mydas | Strip of five stamps forming a continuous design. One stamp depicts Chelonia mydas. | |||||||||
| SC | 568 | d | 31c | 15 Aug 84 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from strip of five (Scott Bahamas #568). | ||||||||
| SC | 833 | 60c | 18 Jul 95 | Green Turtle Cay | Albert Lowe Museum on Green Turtle Cay. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 877 | 60c | 03 Sep 96 | Trachemys stejnegeri | The sub-species depicted is "malonei" according to the issuing authority. | From "Environment Protection/Part 4" Issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 878 | a | Various | 03 Sep 96 | Trachemys stejnegeri | The sub-species depicted is "malonei" according to the issuing authority. | s/s of four different stamps depicting reptiles of the Bahamas. | |||||||
| SC | 895 | 60c | 03 Sep 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Inscribed "International Year of the Reef". Designed by a child. | From "Environment Protection Part V" Issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 926 | 15c | 24 Nov 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Also depicts killer whale, shark, dolphins, and a seal. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 940 | 55c | 06 Apr 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Strip of five w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "Bahamas National Trust - 40th Anniversary". | ||||||||
| SC | 940 | d | 55c | 06 Apr 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Bahamas 940. | Inscribed "Bahamas National Trust - 40th Anniversary". | |||||||
| SC | 956 | 15c | 21 Sep 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two sea turtles in a lagoon and tiny turtle emerging onto beach. | Inscribed "Environment Protection", "Turtle Pond" and "Part VII". | ||||||||
| SC | 957 | 65c | 21 Sep 99 | Chelonia mydas | Four green turtles in sea at base of cliffs. | Inscribed "Environment Protection", "Green Turtles and Limestone Cliffs", and "Part VII". | ||||||||
| SC | 1093 | 80c | 24 Nov 03 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Painting by Alton Lowe entitled "Annual Visit", shows a turtle on a beach. | Inscribed "Waters of Life". Date also reported as 1 Dec 03. | ||||||||
| SC | 1278 | 65c | 01 May 09 | Dog Named "Turtle" | Head and shoulders of a "potcake" dog named "Turtle". | "Potcake" refers to food scraped from the bottom of cooking pots that was fed to stray dogs. | ||||||||
| SC | 1296 | 65c | 03 Mar 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | White silhouette of a lizard superimposed on a dark silhouette of a sea turtle. | Stamp inscribed "Friends of the Environment". | ||||||||
| SG | 468 | A | 25c | 1979 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Similar to Scott Bahamas #400 except that it is on chalky-surfaced paper. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 590 | Various | 05 Jun 03 | Unidentified Tortoise | Sheet of twelve stamps depicting animals and plants. Tortoise on one. | Lower selvedge of sheet and each stamp inscribed "World Environment Day 2003". | ||||||||
| SC | 590 | j | 250 fils | 05 Jun 03 | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Bahrain #590. | Large tortoise facing camera. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10t | 17 Jul 11 | Hardella thurjii | One individual on land, facing left, w/ neck fully extended. | Inscribed "Rare Species of Turtle". | ||||||||||
| 10t | 17 Jul 11 | Geoclemys hamiltonii | One individual on land, facing left. | Inscribed "Rare Species of Turtle". | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 657 | $2.50 | 26 Feb 85 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming underwater. | Watermark 373, no imprinted date. | ||||||||
| SC | 657 | b | $2.50 | 01 Jun 86 | Chelonia mydas | Same as Scott Barbados #657, but w/ watermark 384. (no imprinted date). | This stamp was formerly listed by Scott (and on this web site) as #657a but has been changed by Scott to #657b. (#657a in no longer in use by Scott). | |||||||
| SC | 657 | b | $2.50 | 18 Aug 86 | Chelonia mydas | Same as Scott Barbados #657, but inscribed "1986" at bottom. | No longer listed separately by Scott, but it is footnoted. | |||||||
| SC | 657 | c | $2.50 | 1986 | Chelonia mydas | Same as Scott Barbados #657, but inscribed "1986" at bottom. (Also exists inscribed "1987" at bottom). | This stamp was formerly footnoted by Scott w/o a number but is now listed w/ a number in their 2011 Catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 748 | 50c | 01 Aug 89 | Geochelone carbonaria | ||||||||||
| SC | 751 | $1.00 | 01 Aug 89 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ tortoise in margin. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 855 | 90c | 28 Oct 93 | Archelon sp. | This is a strip of five different 90c stamps, one of which depicts Archelon. | Archelon was a huge, prehistoric sea turtle from the late Cretaceous. | ||||||||
| SC | 855 | e | 90c | 28 Oct 93 | Archelon sp. | This stamp is one of a strip of five different 90c stamps. | Archelon was a huge, prehistoric sea turtle from the Late Cretaceous. | |||||||
| SC | 1131 | 10c | 29 Oct 07 | Chelonia mydas | Swimming to left. | Inscribed "Green Turtle" in silver ink. | ||||||||
| SC | 1132 | 50c | 29 Oct 07 | Caretta caretta | Swimming to right. | Inscribed "Loggerhead" in silver ink. | ||||||||
| SC | 1133 | $1 | 29 Oct 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming up and left. | Inscribed "Hawksbill" in silver ink. | ||||||||
| SC | 1134 | $2.50 | 29 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | On beach. | Inscribed "Leatherback" in silver ink. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40c | 16 Jun 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Scott Antigua and Barbuda #2162 o/p'd "BARBUDA MAIL". | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||||
| SC | 184 | $1 | 15 Oct 75 | Geochelone carbonaria | Date also reported as 6 Jan 75. | |||||||||
| SC | 926 | $3 | 08 Dec 87 | Geochelone carbonaria | This stamp is Scott Antigua and Barbuda #1038, o/p in black: "BARBUDA MAIL". | |||||||||
| SC | 1401 | $1 | 11 Nov 93 | D.coriacea & E.imbricata | Antigua and Barbuda Scott #1660 o/p'd "Barbuda Mail". | A pane of twelve se-tenant stamps, two of which have turtles. | ||||||||
| SC | 1401 | j | $1 | 11 Nov 93 | Dermochelys coriacea | This is Antigua and Barbuda Scott #1660j o/p'd "Barbuda Mail". | One stamp from Scott Barbuda #1401. | |||||||
| SC | 1401 | l | $1 | 11 Nov 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | This is Antigua and Barbuda Scott #1660l o/p'd "Barbuda Mail". | One stamp from Scott Barbuda #1401. | |||||||
| SC | 1513 | $6.00 | 22 Jan 95 | Caretta caretta | This is Antigua and Barbuda Scott #1807 o/p'd "Barbuda Mail". | Turtle in border of s/s. | ||||||||
| SC | 1564 | 75c | 13 Jun 96 | Archelon sp. | Scott Antigua & Barbuda #1888 o/p'd "BARBUDA MAIL". | |||||||||
| SC | 1564 | d | 75c | 13 Jun 96 | Archelon sp. | Scott Antigua & Barbuda #1888d o/p'd "BARBUDA MAIL". | ||||||||
| SG | 2247 | 40c | 16 Jun 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Scott Antigua and Barbuda #2162c o/p'd "BARBUDA MAIL". | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of eight, o/p "Netherlands Boy Scout Jamboree". | ||||||||||||
| Various | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is Batum CTC #262-271 w/ each stamp o/p'd in black w/ the logo for Philex France 99 and the words "Hobby Day". | |||||||||||
| 1300 | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is Batum CTC #270 o/p'd in black w/ the logo for Philex France 99 and the words "Hobby Day". | |||||||||||
| 1400 | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is Batum CTC #271 o/p'd in black w/ the logo for Philex France 99 and the words "Hobby Day". | |||||||||||
| Various | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is Batum CTC #262-271 w/ each stamp o/p'd in green w/ the logo for Philex France 99 and the words "Hobby Day". | |||||||||||
| 1300 | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is Batum CTC #270 o/p'd in green w/ the logo for Philex France 99 and the words "Hobby Day". | |||||||||||
| 1400 | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is Batum CTC #271 o/p'd in green w/ the logo for Philex France 99 and the words "Hobby Day". | |||||||||||
| CTC | 45 | -52 | Various | 25 Jul 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Head-on view of turtle in center of se-tenant sheet of eight stamps. Turtle image overlaps onto four different stamps. | Stamps on which parts of the turtle appear are CTC 47, 48, 49, and 50. | |||||||
| CTC | 47 | 675 | 25 Jul 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Part of the turtle from CTC #45-52 appears on this stamp. | |||||||||
| CTC | 48 | 900 | 25 Jul 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Part of the turtle from CTC Batum 45-52 appears on this stamp. | |||||||||
| CTC | 49 | 1200 | 25 Jul 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Part of the turtle from CTC Batum 45-52 appears on this stamp. | |||||||||
| CTC | 50 | 1800 | 25 Jul 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Part of the turtle from CTC Batum 45-52 appears on this stamp. | |||||||||
| CTC | 105 | -110 | Various | 10 Jan 96 | Chelonia mydas | Sheetlet of six stamps, each w/ a different denom. | Sheet depicts turtle, polar bears, cetaceans, and seal (all photos). | |||||||
| CTC | 108 | 2100 | 10 Jan 96 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from CTC Batum 105-110. | Turtle is swimming underwater. | ||||||||
| CTC | 262 | -271 | Various | 12 Mar 97 | Unidentified Tortoise | Sheet of ten stamps depicting dozens of endangered species including insects, mammals, birds and reptiles. | Tortoise spans two of the stamps and extends slightly into the margin of the sheet. | |||||||
| CTC | 270 | 1300 | 12 Mar 97 | Unidentified Tortoise | Anterior half of tortoise is on this stamp. | Single stamp from CTC Batum 262-271. | ||||||||
| CTC | 271 | 1400 | 12 Mar 97 | Unidentified Tortoise | Posterior half of tortoise is on this stamp. | Single stamp from CTC Batum 262-271. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50000 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Scott Belarus #18 revaluated from 5.00r to 50000 and o/p w/ a line drawing of a freshwater turtle. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 5000 | Emys orbicularis | Sheet of twelve 5000 denom. stamps w/ mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. | Turtle on one stamp only. | |||||||||||
| 5000 | Emys orbicularis | On land, facing right. | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of twelve. | |||||||||||
| SC | 463 | 600rub | 12 Mar 03 | Emys orbicularis | Adult on land facing left. | Same design as turtle stamp on Scott Belarus #463a. There is also a sheet of twenty Belarus Scott #463's which has numerous pale colored turtles in the selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 463 | a | Various | 12 Mar 03 | Emys orbicularis | Mini sheet w/ four each of Scot Belarus #462 and 463. | Bottom margin inscribed "www.belpost.by" | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | B | 783 | 8f + 4f | 16 Oct 65 | Trionyx triunguis | s/s of one stamp. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Unidentified Water Turtle | Postal Stationery (Aerogramme) w/ cachet showing turtle among mangrove roots. | ||||||||||||
| SC | 945 | 10c | 08 Aug 90 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 946 | 25c | 08 Aug 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 947 | 60c | 08 Aug 90 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 948 | 75c | 08 Aug 90 | Staurotypus triporcatus | ||||||||||
| SC | 949 | $1 | 08 Aug 90 | Trachemys scripta ornata | ||||||||||
| SC | 950 | $2 | 08 Aug 90 | Dermatemys mawii | ||||||||||
| SC | 1123 | 30c | 15 Feb 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult underwater swimming down and left. | |||||||||
| SC | 1123 | a | 30c | 2003 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult underwater swimming down and left. | This is Scott Belize #1123 imprinted "2003". | |||||||
| SC | 1211 | 60c | 09 May 07 | Unidentified Shells | Painting of a band called "The Original Turtle Shell Band" by Pen Cayetano. Man on right has three turtle shells hanging from his neck. | From a set of six stamps depicting various works of art by Belizean artists. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2002? | Six Species of Tortoises | Cinderella sheet of six tortoises w/ boy scout emblem and clover emblem on each stamp. | Large, faint, pale-colored turtles in background of stamps extend into selvedge of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 135f | 2002? | Malacochersus tornieri | Adult facing right. | Contains boy scout emblem and clover emblem. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2002? | Testudo graeca | Adult facinf left. | Contains boy scout emblem and clover emblem. | ||||||||||
| 200f | 2002? | Chersine angulata | Adult facing right. | Contains boy scout emblem and clover emblem. | ||||||||||
| 270f | 2002? | Kinixys erosa | Adult facing right. | Contains boy scout emblem and clover emblem. Genus name misspelled "Kinixus" on stamp. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2002? | Geochelone pardalis | Adult facing right. | Contains boy scout emblem and clover emblem. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2002? | Gopherus polyphemus | Adult facing left. | Contains boy scout emblem and clover emblem. Species name misspelled "polyhemus" on stamp. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2003 | Six Different Species | S/S of six stamps w/ turtles and Boy Scout emblem on each one. Upper selvedge inscribed "Turtles". One of a pair of two similar turtle sheets issued as a set. | Probably an unauthorized Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| 100f | 2003 | Clemmys insculpta | Photo of adult facing right. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2003 | Geochelone yniphora | Photo of adult almost facing camera. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2003 | Geochelone radiata | Photo of adult. Three-quarter view, facing slightly to right. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2003 | Macroclemys temminckii | Photo of adult facing left w/ mouth open. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2003 | Kachuga tecta | Immature individual on land, facing right. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2003 | Terrapene carolina bauri | Photo of hatchling and adult. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2003 | Six Different Species | S/S of six stamps w/ turtles and Boy Scout emblem on each one. Upper selvedge inscribed "Turtles". One of a pair of two similar turtle sheets issued as a set. | An unauthorized Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| 100f | 2003 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming right. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2003 | Geochelone pardalis | Adult facing left. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2003 | Emydura subglobosa? | One individual facing left. Bright yellow and black head. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2003 | Geochelone carbonaria | Three-quarter view of adult facing partially left. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2003 | Unident. Giant Tortoise | Adult facing viewer. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2003 | Unidentified Chelonian | Close-up view of head only, facing viewer. | Boy Scout emblem in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2003 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/dinosaurs on stamp and sheet margin. Turtle is on the stamp, among roots of a tree growing in the water. | Turtle looks like a sea turtle but it appears to be in a freshwater habitat and there is a frog on a tree root and frogs do not occur in salt water. This item is probably an illegal issue. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2004 | Emydura subglobosa? | M/S of one stamp. Owl w/ one outstretched wing on stamp, photo of turtle w/ bright yellow and black head in selvedge. | Exists perf. and imperf. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2004 | Terrapene carolina | M/S of one stamp. Two barn owl chicks on stamp. Photo of hatchling box turtle (showing caruncle) in selvedge. | Exists perf. and imperf. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2004 | Geochelone pardalis | M/S of one stamp. Adult barn owl w/ head tilted to one side on stamp. Photo of adult leopard tortoise in selvedge. | Exists perf. and imperf. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2004 | Unident. Giant Tortoise | M/S of one stamp. Owl w/ both wings outstretched and flapping on stamp. Photo of tortoise in selvedge. | Exists perf. and imperf. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2005 | Pseudemys rubiventris | M/S of one stamp. Close-up of turtle's head on stamp, photo of owl w/ long ear tufts in selvedge. | Stamp also exists as one of a set of four (not from the s/s). | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2005 | Pseudemys floridana | M/S of one stamp. Rear view of two turtles on land on the stamp. Owl resembling a hawk owl in selvedge. | Stamp also exists as one of a set of four (not from the s/s). | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2005 | Unidentified Water Turtle | M/S of one stamp.Close-up of turtle's head on stamp. Photo of what is probably an immature owl in selvedge. Owl has no ear tufts. | Stamp also exists as one of a set of four (not from the s/s). | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2005 | Unidentified Pleurodire | M/S of one stamp. Turtle on land w/ debris on carapace (on stamp). Photo of Screech Owl in selvedge. | Stamp also exists as one of a set of four (not from the s/s). | ||||||||||
| Various | 2005? | Unidentified Tortoise | Vertical strip of six stamps w/ a close-up of the head of a different reptile on each (three lizards, two snakes, one tortoise). | This strip has selvedge on all four sides so it did not come from a larger pane. | ||||||||||
| 750 | 2005? | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp w/ tortoise from vertical strip of six reptile heads. | |||||||||||
| Various | 2005? | Unidentified Tortoise | S/S of six stamps all w/ close-ups of different reptile's heads (three lizards, two snakes, one tortoise). Sheet inscribed "Reptiles Afrique". Fallen leaves in selvedge. | Individual stamps are identical to the stamps from the vertical strip of six reptile heads listed here. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2005? | Unidentified Tortoise | S/S of two 1000f stamps. Large desert scene in background w/ small tortoise at very bottom of sheet. Sheet inscribed "The Nature Conservancy" and imprinted w/ the Nature Conservancy logo. | No turtles on stamps. One stamp depicts three birds and the other one depicts a feline animal. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2008 | Giant Tortoise | S/S of one stamp w/ large painting of an unidentified giant tortoise, facing right. | Head and neck of tortoise is on the stamp. The rest of the tortoise is in the sheet margin. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2006 | Geochelone pardalis | Cinderella s/s of one stamp w/ large leopard tortoise facing left in selvedge. Stamp has head of unidentified tortoise w/ bright yellow jaw and neck, facing directly toward camera. | Sheet margin inscribed "Nature D'Afrique". | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2006 | Unidentified Tortoise | Individual Cinderella stamp from s/s. Head of tortoise w/ bright yellow jaw and neck looking directly toward camera. | Fleur-de-lis in upper left corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2007 | Sea Turtles (2 Species) | S/S w/ one stamp. Eretmochelys imbricata on stamp and large Dermochelys coriacea in selvedge. | Boy scout logo in upper left corner of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2002 | Testudo graeca | Small s/s of one stamp w/ Testudo graeca on stamp and giant tortoise in selvedge. | Boy scout and clover logos on stamp. Boy scout, clover, and Rotary International logos in mselvedge of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2007 | Three Species | Cinderella s/s of one stamp. Chelonia mydas on stamp. Hatchling Terrapene carolina in circle in lower right corner of sheet margin and six unidentified sliders on log along top margin of sheet. | Boy Scout logo in upper right corner of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2007 | E. imbricata & C. mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp w/ Eretmochelys imbricata swimming to left. Chelonia mydas in lower left corner of sheet and two Chelonia mydas in lower right corner of sheet. | Boy Scout logo in upper left corner of sheet. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2007 | Four Large Tortoises | Four stamps w/ one tortoise each, on a sheet having a plain grayish-green border. Boy Scout logo on each individual stamp. | See descriptions of individul stamps for denominations and descriptions of tortoises. | ||||||||||
| 100f | 2007 | Unident. Giant Tortoise | Large, dark (almost black) tortoise w/ yellow mark on jaw, mounting a rock or another tortoise. | Boy Scout logo in lower right corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet w/ plain grayish-green border. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2007 | Unident. Giant Tortoise | Giant tortoise on left side of stamp in open, green field, facing three-quarter right. | Boy Scout logo in upper right corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet w/ plain grayish-green border. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2007 | Unidentified Tortoise | Tortoise w/ orange and brown skin facing camera w/ head low to ground. Foliage on both sides of turtle. | Boy Scout logo in lower left corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet w/ plain grayish-green border. | ||||||||||
| 700f | 2007 | Unidentified Tortoise | Large tortoise facing camera w/ elevated right forefoot. Nostrils prominent in photo. Stick or plant stem between head and right forefoot. | Boy Scout logo in upper right corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet w/ plain grayish-green border. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2008 | Apalone spinifera | Mini-sheet of two stamps, one w/ a turtle and one w/ a lizard. Boy scout logo in lower right corner of each stamp. | Immature crocodilian in selvedge. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2008 | Apalone spinifera | Dorsal view of turtle w/ head turned to right. | Fron mini-sheet of two stamps w/ turtle and lizard. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2008 | Six Species of Turtles | Cinderella S/S of six 500f stamps, each w/ a different turtle. Additional turtles and a fish in margin. | Sheet inscribed "Tortues" in upper margin. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2008 | Clemmys insculpta | Light colored adult on land facing right. | WWF panda logo in lower right corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2008 | Chelonia mydas | Adult facing up and right. WWF panda logo in lower right corner. From sheet of six. | This turtle was formerly identified on this site as Caretta caretta but Nancy Linsley has identified it as a Chelonia mydas w/ extra dark pigmentation in its carapace. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2008 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Flattened, black individual w/ yellow jaw and face, facing left. | WWF panda logo in lower right corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2008 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming up and right. | WWF panda logo in lower right corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2008 | Unidentified Kinosternid | Adult on land, facing right. | WWF panda logo in lower right corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2008 | Unidentified Batagurine | Adult on land facing right. | WWF panda logo in lower right corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||||
| 600f | 2008 | Cartoon Tortoise | Sheet of eight stamps and one label w/ characters from Disney's movies Kung Fu Panda and Ratatouille. Tortoise on one stamp plus two tortoise heads in sheet margin. | Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Jeux de la XXIXe Olympiade - Beijing 2008". | ||||||||||
| 600f | 2008 | Cartoon Tortoise | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from sheet of eight featuring characters from Disney movies Kung Fu Panda and Ratatouille. | Tortoise is facing left. Olympic rings at top center of stamp. | ||||||||||
| MI | B | 198 | 50fr | 1979 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is SC 372 surcharged 50fr. | Not listed by Scott. | |||||||
| SC | 372 | 3fr | 13 Jun 77 | Unidentified Tortoise | ||||||||||
| SC | 1380 | 25f | 2009? | Cartoon Tortoise | This is Dahomey Scott #297 w/ the original denomination struck out w/ two horizontal black lines and a black surcharge of 25f added. Also, the word "Dahomey" is covered w/ a black rectangle and the word "Benin" is o/p'd beneath it. | Reportedly issued in 2009 but this has not been confirmed. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See "ST. VINCENT (BEQUIA)" | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 378 | $3.00 | 29 Jan 79 | Chelonia mydas | Issue date is 19 Feb 79 according to FDC. | |||||||||
| SC | 509 | 90c | 04 Dec 86 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Bermuda #378 w/ original denom. o/p w/ a black rectangle and surcharged 90c in black. | This is SG #534. | ||||||||
| SC | 814 | 55c | 09 Aug 01 | Geochelone elephantopus | Photo of child feeding giant tortoise. | 75th Anniv. of Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo. | ||||||||
| SC | 817 | 95c | 09 Aug 01 | Chelonia mydas | Photo of human hands holding turtle. | 75th Anniv. of Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo. | ||||||||
| SG | 534 | a | 90c | 04 Dec 86 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Bermuda #509 w/ an o/p error. The 90c surcharge is printed double in the lower left corner. | Not listed by Scott. | |||||||
| SG | 534 | b | 90c | 04 Dec 86 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Bermuda #509 w/ an o/p error. The 90c surcharge appears in the proper place, and also, inverted in the upper right corner. | Not listed by Scott. | |||||||
| SG | 534 | c | 90c | 04 Dec 86 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Bermuda #509 w/ "90c" omitted on the o/p. | Not listed by Scott. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | BN | 254 | 10p | June 1981 | Hieremys annandalei | Adult facing 3/4 to right. | "Scotland" inscribed in lower left corner. | |||||||
| BI | BN | 255 | 25p | June 1981 | Trachemys scripta elegans | One individual facing right w/ head bent away from viewer. | "Scotland" inscribed in lower left corner. | |||||||
| BI | BN | 256 | 40p | June 1981 | Kinosternon minor | Adult swimming down and to right. | "Scotland" inscribed in lower left corner. | |||||||
| BI | BN | 257 | 75p | June 1981 | Heosemys grandis (albino) | Adult facing left. | "Scotland" inscribed in lower left corner. | |||||||
| BI | BN | 258 | MS | 1 pound | June 1981 | Unknown | This is a mini-sheet. (MS in the catalog number). | |||||||
| BI | BN | 259 | LS | 2 pounds | June 1981 | Unknown | This is a deluxe sheet or "large sheet". (LS in catalog number). | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 738 | 1nu | 24 Aug 89 | Submarine named "TURTLE" | This stamp depicts a submersible ship named "TURTLE" from 1776. | |||||||||
| SC | 1212 | 15nu | 27 Jul 99 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Sheetlet of six 15nu stamps w/ paintings by Hokusai. Turtle on one. | Filamentous green algae on posterior margin of carapace. See End Note #9 for explanation. | ||||||||
| SC | 1212 | c | 15nu | 27 Jul 99 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Bhutan 1212. | Filamentous green algae on posterior margin of carapace. See End Note #9 for explanation. | |||||||
| SC | 1440 | 30nu | 25 Feb 09 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | S/S consisting of a large oval of grosteque faces w/ a ventral view of a turtle in the center. A single stamp with an ox is superimposed on the turtle's plastron. | Sheet inscribed "Female Earth Ox Year 2009" and "I am the Ox". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See EVENKIA | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.90p | 2008? | Dermochelys coriacea | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle swimming to right. Anterior portion of turtle on stamp, posterior portion in sheet margin. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| SC | 244 | 10t | 03 Mar 80 | Geochelone pardalis | ||||||||||
| SC | 765 | a | Various | 18 Dec 02 | Geochelone pardalis | S/S of five stamps w/ birds or mammals on each. Sheet inscribed "Wetlands Series Part 3: Makgadikgadi Pans". | Tortoise in shallow water at margin of lake in lower selvedge of sheet. No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R$ 0.74 | 2004? | Terrapene carolina | Personalized stamp w/ red wading bird on stamp and customer-supplied photograph on attached tab. At least one such stamp has been produced w/ a turtle on it. | See Appendix VI for an image of this stamp. | ||||||||||
| None | 2004 | Terrapene carolina | Stamp w/ blue, black and gold songbird on it and customer-supplied photograph on attached tab. At least one such stamp has been produced w/ a turtle on it. | See Appendix VI for an image of this stamp. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1615 | 12.50cr | 05 Jun 79 | Podocnemis expansa | ||||||||||
| SC | 2103 | 2cz | 05 Jun 87 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 2325 | 45cr | 22 Aug 91 | Stylized Tortoise | ||||||||||
| SC | 2523 | Various | 01 Dec 94 | Cartoon Turtle | Christmas block of four w/ turtle on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 2523 | c | 12c | 01 Dec 94 | Cartoon Turtle | Man and animals singing. One turtle plus an armadillo that can be mistaken for a turtle. | From Scott Brazil 2523. | |||||||
| SC | 2523 | e | Various | 01 Dec 94 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet pane consisting of four different stamps (one is #2523c) plus four holiday labels. | Turtle on one stamp only. | |||||||
| SC | 2628 | 1.23r | 07 May 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp and bar code in margin. Turtle is in an inset box along upper margin of sheet. | Stamp inscribed "Marco Da Soberania Brasileira - Jan. 1897". | ||||||||
| SC | 2639 | 1.05r | 09 Jun 97 | Stylized Tortoises | Priest and Indians w/ three small turtles in foreground. | 400th death anniversary of Fr. Jose de Anchieta. | ||||||||
| SC | 2674 | 31c | 22 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of 24 se-tenant stamps forming an underwater panorama. | Inscribed "Expo 98/Oceans, A Patrimony for the Future". | ||||||||
| SC | 2674 | a | 31c | 22 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Brazil 2674. | Turtle has tag on front right flipper, inscribed "2.000.000". | |||||||
| SC | 2706 | 31c | 05 Mar 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of six se-tenant 31c stamps w/ turtle on one. Other stamps depict diver, dolphin, etc. | Selvedge inscribed "Revizee E Proarquipelago". | ||||||||
| SC | 2706 | d | 31c | 05 Mar 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Brazil 2706. | Inscribed "Tartaruga Marinha". | |||||||
| SC | 2742 | 0.40c | 16 May 00 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Inscribed "Programa Nacional de Gerenciamento Costeiro"in bottom selvedge. For "Gerco" coastal management program. | Date also reported (probably erroneously) as 15 June 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 2994 | 2.50r | 27 Sep 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ six different stylized paintings in six wavy-edged boxes. One painting is of a sea turtle and a SCUBA diver. | National Tourism issue (Fernando de Noronha Archipelago). | ||||||||
| SC | 3068 | 3.85r | 27 Jan 09 | Podocnemis unifilis | S/S of one stamp depicting a scene of a river w/ an angler catching a fish. Other animals and plants in scene. Turtle in lower right corner of sheet near water lilies. | Sheet inscribed "Rio Sao Benedito - Para". Small logo consisting of sun and clouds in upper right corner inscribed "INMET 100 Anos de Meteorologica". | ||||||||
| SC | 3068 | var. | 3.85r | 27 Jan 09 | Podocnemis unifilis | Single stamp from Scott Brazil #3068. Depicts a fish being held by two human hands. | Stamp inscribed "Tucunare-fogo, Cichla mirianae" in very small print. No separate number assigned to the stamp, just to the entire s/s. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54p | 06 Feb 12 | E. imbricata & C. caretta | S/S of six stamps and three labels commemorating Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. Central label has large BIOT coat-of-arms which features two turtles as supporters. | No turtles on stamps. Turtles on central label only. | ||||||||||
| SC | 15 | 10r | 17 Jan 68 | Geochelone gigantea | Turtle is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | This is Scott Seychelles #212 o/p in black: "B.I.O.T." | ||||||||
| SC | 39 | 45c | 01 Feb 71 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 81 | 1.60r | 10 Jul 75 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 109 | 24p | 08 Nov 90 | E. imbricata & C. caretta | Stamp shows Eretmochelys imbricata and Caretta caretta alongside B.I.O.T. Coat-of-Arms. | This is a renumbering by Scott. Stamp was formerly Scott B.I.O.T. #96. | ||||||||
| SC | 181 | 20p | 02 Sep 96 | Caretta caretta | Swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 182 | 24p | 02 Sep 96 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach. | |||||||||
| SC | 183 | 30p | 02 Sep 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 184 | 56p | 02 Sep 96 | Chelonia mydas | Female nesting on beach. | Open nest w/ eggs in background. | ||||||||
| SC | 243 | Various | 06 Feb 02 | E. imbricata & C. caretta | S/S w/ five stamps bearing various photographs of Queen Elizabeth II. Issued to commemorate 50th year of her reign. Sheet inscribed "Golden Jubilee". Common Design type. | Turtles on B.I.O.T Coat-of-Arms in lower right selvedge. No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 254 | 1.90pnds | 03 Oct 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp inscribed "10th Anniversary of Friends of the Chagos/Reef Fish". Bottom selvedge has a circular logo w/ a turtle and the inscription "Friends of the Chagos". | No turtle on stamp. Date also reported as 23 Oct 02. | ||||||||
| SC | 290 | 26p | 14 Feb 05 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchling green turtle on beach, facing left. | Date also reported as 31 Jan 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 291 | 26p | 14 Feb 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Two hatchling hawksbill turtles on beach, at water's edge. | Date also reported as 31 Jan 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 292 | 34p | 14 Feb 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Head of adult hawksbill turtle, facing right. | Date also reported as 31 Jan 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 293 | 34p | 14 Feb 05 | Chelonia mydas | Head of adult green turtle, facing left. | Date also reported as 31 Jan 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 294 | 76p | 14 Feb 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Dorsal view of adult hawksbill turtle swimming. | Date also reported as 31 Jan 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 295 | 1.10pnds | 14 Feb 05 | Chelonia mydas | Lateral view of adult green turtle swimming to left. | Date also reported as 31 Jan 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 296 | 1.70pnds | 14 Feb 05 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp which depicts adult green turtle swimming. | Border of sheet shows Turtle Cove. Date also reported as 31 Jan 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 316 | 34p | 08 Nov 05 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of eight 34p stamps which form a single under-water and above-water panorama. Sheet inscribed in lower margin: "1965 - 2005; 40th Anniversary; 8th Nov 2005; British Indian Ocean Territory". | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 316 | h | 34p | Nov 2005 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott B.I.O.T. #316. Turtle swimming to left under water. | Stamp inscribed "40th Anniversary". | |||||||
| SC | 331 | 54p | 23 Jul 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Head of Charles Darwin and beach w/ turtle, trees and birds. | Issued for the 125th anniversary of Darwin's death. | ||||||||
| SC | 334 | 90p | July 2007 | Chelonia mydas | Three turtles swimming underwater. | Issued for the 125th anniversary of Darwin's death. | ||||||||
| SC | 341 | Various | 30 Jan 08 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of six stamps depicting various species of damselfishes. Turtle in margin, in upper right corner of sheet. | Margin of sheet inscribed "Marine Life, Part 4", "Damselfishes" and "IYOR" (International Year of the Reef). | ||||||||
| SC | 392 | 1.72pnds | 05 Oct 09 | Turtle Cove | A view of a cove called Turtle Cove. | This stamp was issued as part of a twelve value s/s and as a sheet of singles. | ||||||||
| SC | 393 | 2.64pnds | 05 Oct 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One turtle on beach, facing right and two turtles in water. | This stamp was issued as a part of a twelve value s/s and also as a sheet of singles. | ||||||||
| SC | 394 | a | Various | 05 Oct 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of twelve stamps containing Scott BIOT #383-394. | Scott BIOT #392 depicts a turtle and #393 depicts a cove named Turtle Cove. | |||||||
| SC | 424 | a | 54p | 01 Mar 11 | E. imbricata & C. caretta | S/S of six stamps and three labels commemorating a lifetime of service by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Central label has large BIOT coat-of-arms which features two turtles as supporters. | No turtles on stamps. Turtles on central label only. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See VIRGIN ISLANDS | ||||||||||||||
| 20c | 29 Mar 10 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up photograph of juvenile turtle's head, swimming left, underwater. | Inscribed "CORAL REEFS" in large, bold letters. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1104 | $1 | 27 Mar 09 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Adult male on ground facing camera. | From set commemorating the J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Unknown | Chelonia mydas | Aerogramme w/ photo of turtle on beach in rectangle and large, faint photo of swimming turtle in background behind sender's name and address. | * There is no denomination specified but the imprinted "stamp" says "Brunei Darussalam" and "Postage Paid". | ||||||||||
| SC | 563 | 30s | 16 Nov 00 | 3 Species of Sea Turtles | Strip of three 30s stamps. | One turtle on each stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 563 | a | 30s | 16 Nov 00 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from strip of three. | Small picture of Sultan in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 563 | b | 30s | 16 Nov 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from strip of three. | Small picture of Sultan in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 563 | c | 30s | 16 Nov 00 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Single stamp from strip of three. | Small picture of Sultan in upper right corner. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18s | 1999? | See Description Column | Postal stationery (light blue envelope) w/ one unidentified tortoise & one unidentified freshwater turtle in cachet. Imprinted stamp shows a hot air balloon & a post horn, but no turtle. | An envelope w/ a cancelled stamp has a date of 08.10.1999 on the cancellation mark. It is unknown whether this is a FDC or not. | ||||||||||
| SC | 4093 | 10s | 08 Oct 99 | Testudo graeca | Drawing of adult facing right. | Scott Stamp Monthly (Jan 2000 issue) incorrectly gives denom. as 8s. | ||||||||
| SC | 4094 | 18s | 08 Oct 99 | Emys orbicularis | Drawing of adult facing left. | |||||||||
| SC | 4095 | 30s | 08 Oct 99 | Testudo hermanni | Drawing of adult facing left. | |||||||||
| SC | 4096 | 60s | 08 Oct 99 | Mauremys caspica | Drawing of adult facing left. | |||||||||
| SC | 4446 | 0.45s | 06 Jul 07 | Unidentified Tortoise | Main design feature is a large plant but there is a small tortoise in the lower right corner of the stamp. | The tortoise may be Testudo graeca. | ||||||||
| SC | 4481 | Various | 21 Jul 08 | Mauremys caspica rivulata | S/S of two stamps (one w/ wild canine & pups, the other w/ an eagle on a branch). Turtle in lower right corner of sheet. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150fr | 1995 | Stylized Tortoise | s/s w/ Burkina Faso Scott 1010 on it. | Additional stylized tortoise in border. | ||||||||||
| SC | 701 | 150fr | 20 Jun 85 | Kinixys erosa | ||||||||||
| SC | 1010 | 150fr | 1995 | Stylized Tortoise | Scene from movie "Rabi" w/ two actors and turtle. | Commemorates 100th Anniv. of the cinema. | ||||||||
| SC | 1010 | a | 150fr | 1995 | Stylized Tortoise | s/s containing one Scott Burkino Faso #1010. Besides the tortoise on the stamp, the selvedge depicts a boy holding a turtle that may be a young sea turtle. | Scott formerly listed this sheet as #1010a but they now list it as a footnote to #1010. There is no longer a #1010a. | |||||||
| SC | 1021 | 1500f | 1995 | Geochelone sulcata | Imperf. sheets have a line drawing of a turtle in selvedge in addition to turtle on stamp. | Tortoise ID not 100% certain. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2011 | Four Species | Mini sheetlet of four stamps, each w/ a different turtle. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "Faune du monde". Each stamp inscribed w/ a scientific name but they are the names of finches, not the depicted turtles. | ||||||||||
| 100f | 2011 | Chrysemys picta | Adult on land facing right. | Right margin of stamp inscribed "Carduelis carduelis" which is the name of the European Goldfinch. | ||||||||||
| 200f | 2011 | Graptemys oculifera | Adult on land facing left. | Right margin of stamp inscribed "Taeniopygia guttata" which is the name of the Zebra Finch. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2011 | Pseudemys rubiventris | Adult on land facing right. | Right margin of stamp inscribed "Erythrura gouldiae" which is the name of the Gouldian Finch. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2011 | Terrapene carolina | Adult on land facing left. | Right margin of stamp inscribed "Carduelis tristis" which is the name of the American Goldfinch. | ||||||||||
| 1020f | 2011 | Pelusios sinuatus | One individual facing three-quarters left w/ head and neck fully extended. | From set of four turtle stamps. Similar to a stamp on a s/s issued in 2011 but w/ a different picture of the turtle and a different denomination. | ||||||||||
| 1120f | 2011 | Stigmochelys pardalis | One individual facing three-quarters left. | From set of four turtle stamps. Similar to a stamp on a s/s issued in 2011 but w/ a different picture of the tortoise and a different denomination. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Pelomedusa subrufa | One individualfacing three-quarters left w/ head, neck and legs partly retracted. | From set of four turtle stamps. Similar to a stamp on a s/s issued in 2011 but w/ a different picture of the turtle. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Pelusios subniger | One individual facing three-quarters left. | From set of four turtle stamps. Similar to a stamp on a s/s issued in 2011 but w/ a different picture of the turtle and a different denomination. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011 | Four Species | S/S of four stamps depicting the same four species of turtles that appear on a set of four issued in 2011 but with different pictures of those species. Species depicted are: Stigmochelys pardalis (1000f), Pelusios subniger (1020f), Pelomedusa subrufa (3000f) and Pelusios sinuatus (3000f). | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Tortues du Burundi". Large pictures of the same four species are shown in the four corners of the sheet in addition to the pictures on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2011 | Stigmochelys pardalis | One individual walking to right. | Similar to stamp in set of four issued in 2011, but w/ a different picture of the tortoise and a different denomination. | ||||||||||
| 1020f | 2011 | Pelusios subniger | One individual facing left w/ head and neck partially withdrawn. | Similar to stamp in set of four issued in 2011, but w/ a different picture of the turtle and a different denomination. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Pelomedusa subrufa | One individual facing almost directly toward viewer. | Similar to stamp in set of four issued in 2011, but w/ a different picture of the turtle. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Pelusios sinuatus | One individual basking on log, facing left. | Similar to stamp in set of four issued in 2011, but w/ a different picture of the turtle and a different denomination. | ||||||||||
| SC | 524 | 11fr | 14 Sep 77 | Stylized Turtle | Block of four stamps, including Burundi #524d. | |||||||||
| SC | 524 | d | 11fr | 14 Sep 77 | Stylized Turtle | The turtle is from a fairy tale, and appears on this stamp as a minor part of the design. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 14 | 10c | 06 Jun 83 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 422 | 0.80r | 28 Jun 83 | Aspideretes hurum | Listed by SG and MI under KAMPUCHEA. | |||||||||
| SC | 426 | 3r | 28 Jun 83 | Malayemys subtrijuga | Species name from BIO-PHILATELY 43(1) p. 32. | Listed by SG and MI under KAMPUCHEA. | ||||||||
| SC | 805 | 0.20r | 09 Sep 87 | Geochelone gigantea | Listed by SG and MI under KAMPUCHEA. | |||||||||
| SC | 908 | 1r | 07 Nov 88 | Terrapene c. carolina | The turtle depicted is a male. | Listed by SG and MI under KAMPUCHEA. | ||||||||
| SC | 1765 | 200r | 08 Nov 98 | Platysternon megacephalum | Climbing over a tree branch. | |||||||||
| SC | 1766 | 500r | 08 Nov 98 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach. | |||||||||
| SC | 1767 | 900r | 08 Nov 98 | Trionyx spinifera | On land, facing left. | |||||||||
| SC | 1768 | 1000r | 08 Nov 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Ventral view of swimming adult. | |||||||||
| SC | 1769 | 1500r | 08 Nov 98 | Geochelone gigantea | Anterior half of animal. Facing left. | Turtle is identified on the stamp as "Megalochelys gigantea". | ||||||||
| SC | 1770 | 4000r | 08 Nov 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach. | |||||||||
| SC | 1771 | 5400r | 08 Nov 98 | Chelus fimbriatus | s/s w/ young individual on land. | Additional illustrations in selvedge, showing method of capturing fish by "inhaling" them. | ||||||||
| SC | 1917 | 200r | 2000 | Cuora amboinensis | Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. | For Bangkok 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1918 | 500r | 2000 | Cuora flavomarginata | Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. | For Bangkok 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1919 | 900r | 2000 | Geoemyda spengleri | Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. | For Bangkok 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1920 | 1000r | 2000 | Manouria impressa | Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. | For Bangkok 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1921 | 1500r | 2000 | Chinemys reevesii | Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. | For Bangkok 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1922 | 4000r | 2000 | Heosemys spinosa | Photo of turtle plus turtle figurine. | For Bangkok 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1923 | 4500r | 2000 | Hieremys annandalei | S/S w/ photo of turtle on stamp plus Turtle Temple of Wat-Po in Bangkok, in selvedge of sheet. | For Bangkok 2000. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 692 | 50fr | 20 Jul 81 | Kinixys belliana | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Comm | 2004 | Terrapene carolina | Personalized stamps w/ two different designs, made w/ customer-supplied photographs on them. At least two such stamps have been produced w/ turtles on them. | See Appendix VI for images of these stamps. Stamps inscribed "Domestic Postage Paid" but no numerical value appears. At the time of issue they were worth 50c, the domestic letter rate. | ||||||||||
| 50c | 2004 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Personalized stamp w/ customer-supplied photograph in center as main design element. As least one such stamp has been produced w/ a turtle on it. | See Appendix VI for an image of this stamp. | ||||||||||
| 61c | 11 May 12 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of four stamps, each w/ a scene featuring Franklin, a cartoon turtle featured in popular Canadian children's books (in the French language versions of the books, Franklin is known as Benjamin). | A booklet of 12 stamps was also issued, featuring the same four stamps that are on the s/s. | ||||||||||
| 61c | 11 May 12 | Cartoon Turtle | Franklin the Turtle and a beaver holding a teddy bear. | One of the stamps on the sheet of four. | ||||||||||
| 61c | 11 May 12 | Cartoon Turtle | Franklin the Turtle holding a baby turtle. | One of the stamps on the sheet of four. | ||||||||||
| 61c | 11 May 12 | Cartoon Turtle | Franklin the Turtle and a snail in a toy airplane made from a wooden crate. | One of the stamps on the sheet of four. | ||||||||||
| 61c | 11 May 12 | Cartoon Turtle | Franklin the Turtle, a bear and a dog feeding a goldfish in a bowl. | One of the stamps on the sheet of four. | ||||||||||
| SC | 578 | 10c | 17 Sep 76 | Chelydra serpentina | This stamp depicts an Indian rattle made from a snapping turtle shell. | |||||||||
| SC | 813 | 17c | 10 Apr 79 | Apalone spinifera | ||||||||||
| SC | 885 | 17c | 24 Apr 81 | Stylized Turtle | The turtle is small and in the upper right corner of the stamp. | Main design is sculpture of Kateri Tekakwitha ("Lily of the Mohawks") by Emile Brunet. | ||||||||
| SC | 2229 | 52c | 01 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Sheet of four endangered species plus four labels, including a right whale, a northern cricket frog, a leatherback turtle and a white sturgeon. Turtle on one stamp and one label. | Canada Post originally announced that these stamps would be issued in April 07 but later, on their web site, they changed the issue date to October 07. | ||||||||
| SC | 2229 | d | 52c | 01 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Canada #2229. Inscribed "Leatherback Turtle" and "Tortue Luth". | Canada Post originally announced that these stamps would be issued on April 07 but later, on their web site, they changed the issue date to October 07. | |||||||
| SC | 2233 | 52c | 01 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single self-adhesive, die-cut stamp from booklet w/ design identical to Scott Canada #2229d. | Canada Post originally announced that these stamps would be issued in April 07 but later, on their web site, they changed the issue date to October 07. | ||||||||
| SC | 2233 | a | 52c | 01 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Block of four stamps from booklet. | Canada Post originally announced that these stamps would be issued in April 07 but later, on their web site, they changed the issue date to October 07. | |||||||
| SC | 2233 | b | 52c | 01 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Booklet pane consisting of two Scott Canada #2233a. | Canada Post originally announced that these stamps would be issued in April 07 but later, on their web site, they changed the issue date to October 07. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 569 | 50c | 17 May 90 | Chelonia mydas | Head of turtle only. | |||||||||
| SC | 570 | 1e | 17 May 90 | Dermochelys coriacea | Head of turtle only. | |||||||||
| SC | 571 | 5e | 17 May 90 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Head of turtle only. | |||||||||
| SC | 572 | 10e | 17 May 90 | Caretta caretta | Head of turtle only. | |||||||||
| SC | 573 | 42e | 17 May 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Head of turtle only. | |||||||||
| SC | 594 | 10e | 23 Apr 91 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Stamp shows fisherman butchering an unidentified sea turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 783 | 10e | 09 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | Adults mating in water. | Inscribed "Fauna maritima - tartaruga IIa edicao". | ||||||||
| SC | 784 | 20e | 09 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | Female depositing eggs in nest. | Inscribed "Fauna maritima - tartaruga IIa edicao". | ||||||||
| SC | 785 | 30e | 09 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | Two hatchlings emerging from nest. | Inscribed "Fauna maritima - tartaruga IIa edicao". | ||||||||
| SC | 786 | 60e | 09 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | Five hatchlings crossing beach towards surf. | Inscribed "Fauna maritima - tartaruga IIa edicao". | ||||||||
| SC | 787 | 100e | 09 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming left underwater, w/ fish. | Inscribed "Fauna maritima - tartaruga IIa edicao". | ||||||||
| SC | 788 | 100e | 09 Sep 02 | Caretta caretta | S/S w/ one stamp. Adult on beach facing right. | Inscribed "Fauna maritima - tartaruga IIa edicao". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10c | Chelonia mydas | Same as Scott #298 w/ inverted water mark. | ||||||||||||
| 40c | Chelonia mydas | Same as Scott #299 w/ inverted water mark. | ||||||||||||
| 20c | 26 Jan 07 | Unknown at this time | "Greetings" booklet of ten 20c stamps w/ turtle for "hello". | |||||||||||
| 20c | 26 Jan 07 | Unknown at this time | Individual stamp from booklet of ten. | |||||||||||
| $20 | 26 Jan 07 | Unknown at this time | Pane of six se-tenant $20 "greetings" stamps. Turtle on one for "hello". | Panes of six se-tenant 25c stamps, 50c stamps, 75c stamps, 80c stamps and $1 stamps w/ the same designs as the $25 stamps were issued the same day. | ||||||||||
| $20 | 26 Jan 07 | Unknown at this time | Individual stamp from se-tenant pane of six. | Panes of six se-tenant 25c stamps, 50c stamps, 75c stamps, 80c stamps and $1 stamps w/ the same designs as the $25 stamps were issued the same day. | ||||||||||
| HG | FG | 20 | 15c | Cartoon Turtle | Aerogramme w/ small "Sir Turtle" logo on tail of jet airplane. | Denom. is on imprinted stamp. | ||||||||
| HG | FG | 21 | 20c | 1993 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Aerogramme w/ turtle's head on stamp and on cachet. All printing on envelope is green. | Design on the imprinted stamp is identical to Scott Cayman Islands 666a, but the color and denom. differ. | |||||||
| HG | FG | 22 | 25c | 1993 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Aerogramme w/ turtle's head on stamp and on cachet. All printing on stamp is pinkish purple. | Design on the imprinted stamp is identical to Scott Cayman Islands 666a, but the color and denom. differ. | |||||||
| HG | FG | 23 | 25c | 1997 | Various Sea Turtles | Postal Stationery (Aerogramme) w/ four turtles as follows: (1) turtle on coat-of-arms on stamp, (2) turtle on coat-of-arms on flag on cachet, (3) turtle logo on tail of airplane on cachet, and (4) large picture of turtle on cachet. | The stamp printed on this stationery is identical to Scott Cayman Islands 724, except that the stamp on the stationery is slightly larger in both dimensions. | |||||||
| SC | 69 | 0.25p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 70 | 0.50p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 71 | 1p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 72 | 1.5p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 73 | 2p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 74 | 2.5p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 75 | 3p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 76 | 6p | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 77 | 1sh | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 78 | 2sh | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 79 | 5sh | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 80 | 10sh | 05 Dec 32 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Chelonia mydas is on the left and Eretmochelys imbricata is on the right. | |||||||||
| SC | 90 | 2.5p | 01 Jan 36 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 92 | 6p | 01 Jan 36 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 95 | 5sh | 01 May 35 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 104 | 2p | 16 Jul 43 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle on beach w/ palm trees. | Same as #104a but perf. 12.5. | ||||||||
| SC | 104 | a | 2p | 05 May 38 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle on beach w/ palm trees. | Same as #104 but perf. 11.5 x 13. | |||||||
| SC | 107 | 6p | 1943 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle on beach w/ palm trees. | Same as #107a but perf. 12.5. | ||||||||
| SC | 107 | a | 6p | 1938 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle on beach w/ palm trees. | Same as #107 but perf. 11.5 x 13. | |||||||
| SC | 111 | 10sh | 1938 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle on beach w/ palm trees. | Same as #111a but perf. 12.5. | ||||||||
| SC | 111 | a | 10sh | 1943 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle on beach w/ palm trees. | Same as #111 but perf. 14. | |||||||
| SC | 124 | 1p | 02 Oct 50 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 131 | 1sh | 02 Oct 50 | Turtle "Crawl" | Stamp depicts a turtle "crawl", (a pen for holding sea turtles). | |||||||||
| SC | 137 | 1p | 07 Jul 54 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 145 | 1sh | 21 Feb 55 | Turtle "Crawl" | Stamp depicts a turtle "crawl", (a pen for holding sea turtles). | |||||||||
| SC | 149 | 1 pound | 06 Jan 59 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 151 | 2.5 poun | 04 Jul 59 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 152 | 1sh | 04 Jul 59 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 159 | 4p | 28 Nov 62 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 166 | 10sh | 28 Nov 62 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 194 | 6p | 01 Dec 67 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 223 | 10sh | 05 Jun 69 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 240 | $1 | 08 Sep 69 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Scott Cayman Islands #223 o/p in black: "C-DAY 8th September 1969" plus the new denomination of $1. | |||||||||
| SC | 275 | $1 | 08 Sep 70 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 283 | 5c | 28 Jan 71 | Trachemys stejnegeri | Diamond shaped stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 284 | 7c | 28 Jan 71 | Chelonia mydas | Diamond shaped stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 285 | 12c | 28 Jan 71 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Diamond shaped stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 286 | 20c | 28 Jan 71 | Sea Turtle Farm | Diamond shaped stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 297 | 2c | 10 Jan 72 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 298 | 10c | 10 Jan 72 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 299 | 40c | 10 Jan 72 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 303 | a | 15 Aug 72 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ turtle in Cayman Coat-of-Arms in border of sheet. | |||||||||
| SC | 304 | 12c | 20 Nov 72 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 305 | 30c | 20 Nov 72 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 308 | 15c | 15 Jan 73 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle is on a 10c coin pictured on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 309 | a | 15c | 15 Jan 73 | Eretmochelys imbricata | s/s w/ #308 on it, plus another sea turtle on Coat-of-Arms in border of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 335 | 6c | 01 Aug 74 | Chelonia mydas | Blackbeard, the Pirate, standing on beach w/ one foot on turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 344 | $1 | 01 Aug 74 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle is on Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 344 | a | $1 | 19 Oct 77 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Same as #344, but issued at a later date and w/ a different watermark. | ||||||||
| SC | 347 | c | $1.00 | 30 Jul 80 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to Scott Cayman Islands #344 & 344a, but slightly smaller and w/ different watermark. | ||||||||
| SC | 372 | * | 10c | 29 May 76 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of five Cayman Islands 372's w/ turtle in selvedge. * Sheet is footnoted by Scott but no separate number is assigned. | No turtles on individual stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 373 | * | 15c | 29 May 76 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of five Cayman Islands 373's w/ turtle in selvedge. * Sheet is footnoted by Scott but no separate number is assigned. | No turtles on individual stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 374 | * | 20c | 29 May 76 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of five Cayman Island 374's w/ turtle in selvedge. * Sheet is footnoted by Scott but no separate number is assigned. | No turtles on individual stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 375 | * | 25c | 29 May 76 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of five Cayman Island 375's w/ turtle in selvedge. * Sheet is footnoted by Scott but no separate number is assigned. | No turtles on individual stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 376 | * | 30c | 29 May 76 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of five Cayman Island 376's w/ turtle in selvedge. * Sheet is footnoted by Scott but no separate number is assigned. | No turtles on individual stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 376 | a | Various | 29 May 76 | Stylized Turtle | s/s w/ 5 stamps and a label commemorating U.S. bicentennial. | Turtle is in border of sheet. | |||||||
| SC | 423 | 15c | 05 Feb 79 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on Coat-of-Arms on tail of airplane. | |||||||||
| SC | 425 | 30c | 05 Feb 79 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on Coat-of-Arms on tail of airplane. | |||||||||
| SC | 428 | 20c | 15 Aug 79 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | This stamp pictures another stamp (Cayman Islands #149) which has the turtles on it. | |||||||||
| SC | 461 | $2 | 09 Dec 80 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle is on Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | No date imprint on this stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 461 | a | $2 | 14 Jun 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Same as Cayman Islands #461 but inscribed "1982". | This stamp was originally listed by Scott, then it was later relegated to footnote status, and now it has been relisted. | |||||||
| SC | 461 | c | $2 | 1985 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Same as Cayman Islands #461 but inscribed "1985". | Month and day of issue not listed by Scott. | |||||||
| SC | 470 | 50c | 16 Jun 81 | Trachemys stejnegeri | The subspecies of the turtle pictured is "granti". | |||||||||
| SC | 498 | 3c | 09 Nov 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle is on Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 500 | 20c | 09 Nov 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle is on Cayman Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 509 | a | 15 Feb 83 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ turtle in Coat-of-Arms in border of sheet. | |||||||||
| SC | 511 | 15c | 14 Mar 83 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on Coat-of-Arms on flag. | Inscribed "Commonwealth Day 1983". | ||||||||
| SC | 555 | 5c | 21 Apr 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cayman Coat-of-Arms on se-tenant tab in gutter between gutter pairs. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 556 | 10c | 21 Apr 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cayman Coat-of-Arms on se-tenant tab in gutter between gutter pairs. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 557 | 25c | 21 Apr 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cayman Coat-of-Arms on se-tenant tab in gutter between gutter pairs. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 558 | 50c | 21 Apr 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cayman Coat-of-Arms on se-tenant tab in gutter between gutter pairs. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 559 | $1 | 21 Apr 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cayman Coat-of-Arms on se-tenant tab in gutter between gutter pairs. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 643 | 80c | 11 Dec 91 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 666 | 15c | 30 Sep 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant strip of five different stamps (all 15c). One depicts a sea turtle and yachts. | |||||||||
| SC | 666 | a | 15c | 30 Sep 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott Cayman Islands #666. | ||||||||
| SC | 667 | 30c | 30 Sep 93 | Cartoon Turtle | Se-tenant strip of five different stamps (all 30c). One depicts a cartoon turtle w/ a scarf, on the tail of an airplane. | |||||||||
| SC | 667 | a | 30c | 30 Sep 93 | Cartoon Turtle | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott Cayman Islands #667. | ||||||||
| SC | 667 | f | 15 & 30c | 30 Sep 93 | See * | Booklet pane of 10 stamps; Scott Cayman Islands #666a-e & #667a-e. | * Unidentified Sea Turtle and Cartoon Turtle on different stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 677 | 5c | 22 Feb 94 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Flag w/ large Cayman Coat-of-Arms on it. | Turtle is easily visible to the naked eye. | ||||||||
| SC | 693 | 10c | 28 Feb 95 | Chelonia mydas | Three hatchlings. | |||||||||
| SC | 694 | 20c | 28 Feb 95 | Lepidochelys kempii | Rear view of adult. | |||||||||
| SC | 695 | 25c | 28 Feb 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Dorsal view of adult. | |||||||||
| SC | 696 | 30c | 28 Feb 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Head-on view of adult. | |||||||||
| SC | 697 | $1.30 | 28 Feb 95 | Caretta caretta | Ventral view of adult. | |||||||||
| SC | 698 | $2.00 | 28 Feb 95 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Two adults. | |||||||||
| SC | 698 | a | 28 Feb 95 | 6 Species of Sea Turtles | s/s w/ Scott Cayman Is. 693-698. | Additional sea turtles in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 703 | $2 | 1995 | Cartoon Turtle | M/S w/ running tortoise in margin. | Issued for Carifta Games. | ||||||||
| SC | 723 | 20c | 26 Sep 96 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle on tail of airplane (logo w/ red hair and scarf). | Formerly listed (incorrectly) as having a 10c denom. | ||||||||
| SC | 724 | 25c | 26 Sep 96 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 727 | 60c | 26 Sep 96 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Children at Cayman Turtle Farm. | Turtles visible in tank. | ||||||||
| SC | 730 | $1.00 | 26 Sep 96 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on national flag. | |||||||||
| SC | 732 | $4.00 | 26 Sep 96 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on Coat-of-Arms. | Coat-of-Arms is primary design feature. | ||||||||
| SC | 774 | $2 | June 1999 | Simplistic Sea Turtle | Child's drawing of three fish and a turtle. | Inscribed "Vision 2008". | ||||||||
| SC | 802 | 10c | 25 Aug 00 | Chelonia mydas | Silhouette of turtle swimming to right. | From four-value Wildlife Heritage Issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 843 | $1.00 | 22 Jan 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | American and Cayman Is. flags and Statue of Liberty. Inscribed "In Remembrance, 11th September 2001". | Sea turtle on Coat-of-Arms on Cayman flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 848 | Various | 06 Feb 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ five stamps bearing various photographs of Queen Elizabeth II. Issued to commemorate 50th year of her reign. Sheet inscribed "Golden Jubilee". Common Design type. | Turtle on Cayman Coat-of-Arms in lower right selvedge. No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 852 | 30c | 09 Mar 02 | Cartoon Turtle | Snoopy and Boeing 737 aircraft. "Sir Turtle", the cartoon pirate logo of Cayman Airways is shown on the tail of the aircraft. | The same stamp is part of a set of six and also appears on Scott Cayman #854a. | ||||||||
| SC | 854 | a | Various | 09 Mar 02 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S die cut in shape of a valise and containing six stamps of varying denoms. Turtle is "Sir Turtle" the cartoon logo of Cayman Airways and he appears on the margin of this sheet on a luggage tag and also on one of the stamps on the tail of a Boeing 737. | Sheet inscribed "A Fantastic Cayman Vacation". | |||||||
| SC | 870 | 30c | 08 Nov 02 | Cartoon Turtle | "Sir Turtle" logo on the tail of a B-737 airplane. | 50th Anniv. of aviation in the Cayman Is. | ||||||||
| SC | 885 | 15c | 24 Jul 03 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings emerging from eggs. Inscribed "Flora & Fauna - Turtle Hatchlings". | This stamp is part of a set and also appears on a s/s of twelve stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 887 | 20c | 24 Jul 03 | Chelonia mydas | Sea turtle in foreground watching Colombus' ship approach. Inscribed "History & Politics - Colombus 1503". | This stamp is part of a set and also appears on a s/s of twelve stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 896 | a | Various | 24 Jul 03 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of twelve stamps commemorating the 500th Anniv. of Colombus' arrival at the Cayman Islands. | Turtles on two stamps plus one in the margin on large, prominent coat-of-arms. | |||||||
| SC | 962 | 25c | 18 Jul 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming right underwater. Inscribed "Hawksbill Turtle". Denomination in lower right corner. | From set of five marine life stamps. Stamp w/ white margins. | ||||||||
| SC | 967 | Various | 18 Jul 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of five different stamps. Contains one turtle stamp similar to Scott Cayman Islands #962 but w/o white margins. | Sheet inscribed "Cayman's Aquatic Treasures". | ||||||||
| SC | 967 | a | 25c | 18 Jul 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp from Scott Cayman Islands #967. Similar to Scott Cayman Islands #962 but w/o white margins. | From "Cayman's Aquatic Treasures" issue. | |||||||
| SC | 968 | 25c | 18 Jul 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual self adhesive stamp from Scott Cayman Islands #968a. Same design as Scott Cayman Islands #962 but the booklet stamps are smaller and the denomination is in the lower left corner instead of the lower right corner. | From "Cayman's Aquatic Treasures" issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 968 | a | 25c | 18 Jul 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Booklet pane of ten identical 25c adhesive stamps, w/ same design as Scott Cayman Islands #962 but booklet stamps are smaller and have denomination in lower left corner. | From "Cayman's Aquatic Treasures" issue. | |||||||
| SC | 1010 | 20c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of six 20c greetings stamps. Silhouettes of three sea turtles on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 1010 | a | 20c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Palm tree along left margin and silhouettes of three sea turtles in upper right quadrant of stamp. Inscribed "Hello". | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott Cayman Islands #1010. | |||||||
| SC | 1011 | 25c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of six 25c greetings stamps. Silhouettes of three sea turtles on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 1011 | a | 25c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Palm tree along left margin and silhouettes of three sea turtles in upper right quadrant of stamp. Inscribed "Hello". | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott Cayman Islands #1011. | |||||||
| SC | 1012 | 50c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of six 50c greetings stamps. Silhouettes of three sea turtles on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 1012 | a | 50c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Palm tree along left margin and silhouettes of three sea turtles in upper right quadrant of stamp. Inscribed "Hello". | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott Cayman Islands #1012. | |||||||
| SC | 1013 | 75c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of six 75c greetings stamps. Silhouettes of three sea turtles on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 1013 | a | 75c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Palm tree along left margin and silhouettes of three sea turtles in upper right quadrant of stamp. Inscribed "Hello". | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott Cayman Islands #1013. | |||||||
| SC | 1014 | 80c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of six 80c greetings stamps. Silhouettes of three sea turtles on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 1014 | a | 80c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Palm tree along left margin and silhouettes of three sea turtles in upper right quadrant of stamp. Inscribed "Hello". | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott Cayman Islands #1014. | |||||||
| SC | 1015 | $1 | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of six $1 greetings stamps. Silhouettes of three sea turtles on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 1015 | a | $1 | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Palm tree along left margin and silhouettes of three sea turtles in upper right quadrant of stamp. Inscribed "Hello". | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott Cayman Islands #1015. | |||||||
| SC | 1016 | 20c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Serpentine die-cut stamp from booklet w/ same design as Scott Cayman Islands #1010a. | Self adhesive stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 1016 | a | 20c | 05 Feb 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of ten Scott Cayman Islands #1016. | Self adhesive stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1053 | a | Various | 23 Sep 09 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of three different stamps, each inscribed "Equality Through Democracy". Large Cayman coat-of-arms in sheet margin w/ turtle readily discernable to the naked eye. | Issued for the 50th Anniversary of women's suffrage and the 50th anniversary of the Cayman constitution. | |||||||
| SC | 1075 | 20c | 31 Aug 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Men in a catboat catching a sea turtle. | From set of six stamps highlighting the cultural role of catboats in the Cayman Islands. | ||||||||
| SG | 122 | b | 6p | 1947 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Identical to Scott Cayman #107a (SG Cayman #122) except that this stamp is "brownish-olive", while Scott 107a is "olive-green". Perf. 11.5 x 13. | Not listed by Scott. | |||||||
| SG | 318 | a | 30c | 20 Nov 72 | Eretmochelys imbricata | This is a "blue omitted" variety of Scott Cayman Islands #305 (SG #318). | The omission of the blue color results in the Duke's suit appearing sepia, instead of deep blue, as it does in the normal color variety. | |||||||
| SG | 875 | 20c | 05 Feb 99 | Cartoon Turtle | Scott Cayman Islands 723 imprinted w/ a small "1999" at the bottom. | |||||||||
| SG | 877 | 60c | 05 Feb 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Scott Cayman Islands 727 imprinted w/ a small "1999" at the bottom. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650f | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of three 650f stamps, all depicting cone shells. Two large green turtles in margin of sheet. | No turtles on stamps; in sheet margin only. | ||||||||||
| SC | 976 | 15fr | 25 Jan 91 | Unidentified Tortoise | Small turtle on ground, next to foot of man holding stop sign. | Bottom selvedge inscribed "Protection de la Faune". | ||||||||
| SC | 977 | 60fr | 25 Jan 91 | Unidentified Tortoise | Small turtle on ground, next to foot of man holding stop sign. | Bottom selvedge inscribed "Protection de la Faune". | ||||||||
| SC | 1387 | 450f | 12 Jul 01 | Pelomedusa subrufra | One individual swimming to right w/ a few sparse aquatic plants in foreground. | Stamp inscribed "Pelomeduse Roussatre". | ||||||||
| SC | 1394 | 350f | 12 Jul 01 | Chelydra serpentina | Pane 1 of two panes of six 350f stamps issued this date. All depict reptiles or amphibians. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1394 | e | 350f | 12 Jul 01 | Chelydra serpentina | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Central Africa #1394. | ||||||||
| SC | 1395 | 350f | 12 Jul 01 | Two Freshwater Species | Pane 2 of two panes of six se-tenant 350f stamps issued this date. Each depicts a reptile or an amphibian. | Turtles on two stamps only. Turtles are Apalone spinifera and Trachemys scripta elegans. They are identified on the stamps as "Trionix (sic) epinelix" and "Tortue d'etang" respectively. | ||||||||
| SC | 1395 | a | 350f | 12 Jul 01 | Apalone spinifera | One of the single stamps w/ turtles from Scott Central Africa #1395. | Inscribed "Trionix Epineux". | |||||||
| SC | 1395 | e | 350f | 12 Jul 01 | Trachemys scripta elegans | One of the single stamps w/ turtles from Scott Central Africa #1395. | Inscribed "Tortue D'Etang". | |||||||
| SC | 1445 | 390f | 23 Dec 02 | Six Species of Turtles | S/S of three stamps w/ a different sea turtle on each, plus three sea turtles and one Macroclemys temminckii in lower margin. | Lions Club and Rotary Club emblems on each stamp and in lower margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1445 | a | 390f | 23 Dec 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming up and left. | From Scott Central Africa #1445. Shows Lions Club and Rotary Club emblems. | |||||||
| SC | 1445 | b | 390f | 23 Dec 02 | Lepidochelys olicvacea | Adult swimming up and left. | From Scott Central Africa #1445. Shows Lions Club and Rotary Club emblems. | |||||||
| SC | 1445 | c | 390f | 23 Dec 02 | Natator depressa | Adult swimming up and right. | From Scott Central Africa #1445. Shows Lions Club and Rotary Club emblems. | |||||||
| SC | B | 5 | 20fr+5fr | 09 Feb 71 | Cartoon Tortoise | |||||||||
| SC | B | 6 | 30+10fr | 09 Feb 71 | Cartoon Tortoise | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450f | 2008 | Various Sea Turtles | Sheet of nine 450f stamps, all w/ undersea scenes. Turtles on stamps in d, h and i positions. Jules Verne in lower left corner of sheet and Jacques Cousteau in lower right corner. | Swimmer Hayden Hirsch on stamp in e position. | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2008 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Close-up of face of SCUBA diver and head of turtle, looking at each other. | Individual stamp from d position on sheet of nine w/ Jules Verne and Jacque Cousteau. | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2008 | Chelonia mydas | SCUBA diver hanging onto carapace of turtle. | Individual stamp from h position on sheet of nine w/ Jules Verne and Jacque Cousteau. | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2008 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming turtle in foreground w/ shadowy outline of SCUBA diver in background. | Individual stamp from i position on sheet of nine w/ Jules Verne and Jacque Cousteau. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Six Different Turtles | S/S of six 300f stamps, each w/ a different turtle against an essentially white background. | Parts of other turtles in margins of sheet. Upper margin inscribed "Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming down and to right. | From sheet of six issued in 2010. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Chelonia mydas | Semi-ventral view of one individual swimming up and to right. | From sheet of six issued in 2010. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Malacochersus tornieri | One individual on land facing right. | From sheet of six issued in 2010. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Chelydra serpentina | One individual on land facing left. | From sheet of six issued in 2010. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual on land facing left. | From sheet of six issued in 2010. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Dermochelys coriacea | Dorsal view of one individual swimming right. | From sheet of six issued in 2010. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011 | Four Different Turtles | S/S of four stamps w/ a different freshwater turtle on each. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2011 | Emydura macquarii | One individual facing left. | From sheet of four issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2011 | Trionyx triunguis | One individual facing left. | From sheet of four issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 350f | 2011 | Chelus fimbriatus | Semi-dorsal view of one indivvidual facing left. | From sheet of four issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2011 | Apalone spinifera | Dorsal view of one individual facing left. | From sheet of four issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011 | Four Different Turtles | S/S of four stamps, each w/ a different sea turtle. | Upper margin inscribed "Tortues". Large sea turtle in background of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2011 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual facing right. | From sheet of four sea turtles issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | One individual facing left. | From sheet of four sea turtles issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 350f | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Dorsal view of one individual facing right. | From sheet of four sea turtles issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2011 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual facing right. | From sheet of four sea turtles issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2011 | Six Sea Turtle Species | S/S w/ five hexangular stamps w/ a different sea turtle on each, plus an additional sea turtle (Dermocheys coriacea) in lower margin of sheet. | Lower margin of sheet inscribed "Tortues marines". | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2011 | Lepidochelys kempii | Hexangular stamp w/ turtle swimming down and right. | From sheet of five hexangular stamps issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | Hexangular stamp w/ turtle swimming right. | From sheet of five hexangular stamps issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2011 | Caretta caretta | Hexangular stamp w/ turtle swimming left. | From sheet of five hexangular stamps issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Hexangular stamp w/ turtles swimming left. | From sheet of five hexangular stamps issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2011 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Hexangular stamp w/ turtle swwimming left and slightly downward. | From sheet of five hexangular stamps issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2008 | Geochelone elephantopus | S/S of four stamps w/ Charles Darwin in left margin. Large photo of Galapagos tortoise on one stamp. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Galapagos". | ||||||||||
| 1000f | 2008 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp w/ turtle from 2008 sheet of four. Large photo of tortoise facing viewer w/ grass in mouth. | Green, white and purple flag in upper left corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| MK | 701 | 300fr | 29 Sep 71 | Testudo sp. | Turtle is in a painting by Pieter Claesz. | This is the single stamp from the s/s listed by Scott as #292F (q.v.), but there is a discrepency in the issue dates. | ||||||||
| SC | 150f | 1996 | Unidentified Tortoises | s/s w/ same two stamps that appear on Scott Chad 682. Background of sheet and margins of stamps are pale green. Stamp margins on 682 are white. | This s/s is footnoted by Scott but is not assigned a separate number. | |||||||||
| SC | 292 | F | 300fr | 01 Apr 73 | Testudo sp. | Small tortoise in painting by Pieter Claesz on a single stamp s/s. Issue date has also been reported to be 15 Feb 73 and 29 Sep 71. | This s/s was formerly listed as Scott Chad 7306. It has been renumbered to 292F. It contains the stamp listed by Minkus as #701, but there is a discrepency in the dates, which needs to be resolved. | |||||||
| SC | 682 | 150f | 1996 | Unidentified Tortoises | Two different stamps w/ a label between them. One (682a) shows children looking at tortoises. | UNICEF symbol on label and on both stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 682 | a | 150f | 1996 | Unidentified Tortoises | Single stamp w/ tortoises from Scott Chad 682. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/- | 2000 | Three Tortoise Species | Horizontal sheetlet of three stamps w/ a photo of a tortoise on each. | |||||||||||
| 5/- | 2000 | Geochelone sulcata | Close-up view of whole animal. | From horiz. sheetlet of three. | ||||||||||
| 5/- | 2000 | Geochelone pardalis? | Close-up view of entire animal. | From horiz. sheetlet of three. | ||||||||||
| 5/- | 2000 | Geochelone sulcata | Tortoise walking to left w/ neck extended. | From horiz. sheetlet of three. Denomination extremely difficult to see in upper left corner. | ||||||||||
| 5/- | 2000 | Three Chelonian Species | Vertical sheetlet of three stamps, each w/ a photo of a different chelonian. | |||||||||||
| 5/- | 2000 | Emys orbicularis | Adult on land facing right. | From vert. sheetlet of three. | ||||||||||
| 5/- | 2000 | Unidentified Tortoise | Close-up of head and forelegs. | From vert. sheetlet of three. | ||||||||||
| 5/- | 2000 | Cuora trifasciata? | Adult on land facing right. | From vert. sheetlet of three. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 452 | 200e | 05 Sep 74 | Stone carving of turtle | Block of 4 w/ a carved stone turtle from Easter Island on one stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 452 | a | 200e | 05 Sep 74 | Stone carving of turtle | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott #452. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 1999 | Unidentified Plastron | Postal card w/ stamp printed directly on it. Both stamp & cachet depict ancient bone fragment and plastron used for divination. | Bone fragment and plastron inscribed w/ Chinese characters. | ||||||||||
| 80 | 06 Nov 05 | Cartoon Turtles | Sheet of 12 identical stamps and 10 labels. Labels MAY be available for personalization but the default pictures on the labels all show children in various activities. Two labels show children at the beach w/ cartoon turtles. | Issued for International Children's Day. Design on all 12 stamps consists of 12 red circles, each containing a cartoon human figure and an animal (representing the Chinese signs of the zodiac?). The stamps are Scott China, People's Republic of #3460. The sheet (and therefore the labels) are not listed by Scott. | ||||||||||
| 80 | Unknown | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of sixteen identical stamps w/ red design that looks like a decorative knot. A tab is attached to the right side of each stamp. One tab depicts Chelonia mydas. Each tab inscribed "novozymes". | In recent years PRC has issued many sheets w/ stamps depicting the same decorative red knot. They have different numbers of stamps in the sheet, different layouts, different marginal decorations and different tab designs. Not all have turtles. (See Linn's Stamp News, 26 Dec 2011, pg. 36 for further discussion of these sheets). | ||||||||||
| 1.20y | 2010 | Odontochelys | Semi-dorsal view w/ head pointed down. Small fossil, skeleton, and two views of skull on right side of stamp. Inscribed "Odontochelys semistestacea". | This stamp is most likely a Cinderella. Odontochelys is thought by many to be an early ancestor of modern day turtles. Note the ribs on the small fossil and the skeleton. | ||||||||||
| 1.20y | 2010 | Odontochelys | Semi-ventral view of one individual with head pointed up. Small fossil, skeleton and two views of skull on right of stamp. | This stamp is most likely a Cinderella. Odontochelys is thought by many to be an early ancestor of modern day turtles. Note the ribs on the small fossil and the skeleton. | ||||||||||
| 80f | 31 Jul 04 | Unidentified Chelonian | Sheet of sixteen Scott China #3375 w/ a pink peony on each. Each stamp has a tab beneath it. Four identical tabs depict a crudely drawn turtle facing left. Other tabs depict a snake and two different pictures of foliage. Left margin of sheet depicts an old man w/ a hiking staff who may be gathering herbs for folk medicine. | There are no turtles on the stamps; only on the tabs. Scott did not formerly mention this sheet but it is now footnoted. No number is assigned, it is just mentioned in a footnote. | ||||||||||
| 80 | Two Unident. Species | Sheet of sixteen identical stamps w/ red design that looks as if it may be woven out of yarn. Tab attached to bottom of each stamp. Left margin of sheet w/ prehistoric scene including two unidentified turtles. One may be Archelon and the other a tortoise. | These MAY be personalized stamps in which the buyer supplies the pictures to be printed on the tabs. | |||||||||||
| 60 | See Description | Postal card w/ imprinted stamp, issued by the Chinese postal authorities. Front of card shows a fossilized skeleton of Manchurochelys liaoxiensis, from the Early Cretaceous Period, 1.25 million years ago. | No turtle on stamp; on front of card only. | |||||||||||
| SC | 80f | 2003? | Small, Crude Turtle | Sheet of eight identical stamps depicting a metal vessel w/ three legs. Bottom selvedge depicts the same square plate depicted on China Scott #3326. | Turtle difficult to discern even w/ magnification. Chinese postal authorities confirm the presence of a turtle on this plate. | |||||||||
| SC | 530 | 8f | 02 Sep 60 | Turtle Tower | Lake of the Returning Sword in Hanoi, Vietnam w/ Turtle Tower prominent in center of stamp. | The Lake of the Returning Sword has to do w/ a Vietnamese legend involving a large turtle and a sword. | ||||||||
| SC | 2210 | 30f | 25 Mar 89 | Fanciful Turtle | Two tiny, turtle-like animals w/ white carapaces and long tails, on a silk painting excavated from Han Tomb #1 at Mawangdui, Changsha. | These may be dragons w/ turtle shells. | ||||||||
| SC | 2211 | $5 | 25 Mar 89 | Fanciful Turtle | Mini sheet comprising total designs of #2208-#2210 (the entire painting). | May represent dragons w/ turtle shells. | ||||||||
| SC | 2586 | 500f | 20 Jul 95 | Turtle Rock & Lighthouse | S/S showing Taihu Lake in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. A large rock known as "Turtle Rock" or "Turtle Island" is depicted and "Turtle Head Island Lighthouse" appears in the lower right corner. | Information regarding the name of the island comes from a German description of the stamp on the internet. | ||||||||
| SC | 2586 | a | 500f | 24 Mar 97 | Turtle Rock | This is Scott China 2586 (which see), o/p'd (in Chinese) "Hong Kong Returns to China PJZ-5". | ||||||||
| SC | 2717 | 20f | 02 Sep 96 | Unidentified Plastron | Chinese inscription on ancient turtle plastron from Shang dynasty. | |||||||||
| SC | 3326 | 60f | 13 Dec 03 | Small, Crude Turtle | Square plate w/ turtle and fish patterns. Turtle is very small and difficult to discern, even w/ magnification. | From set depicting bronze wares of Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Chinese postal authorities confirm the presence of a turtle on this plate. | ||||||||
| SC | 3561 | var. | 1.20 | 09 Feb 07 | Unidentified Plastron | Sheet of twelve stamps and twelve tabs. Left margin of sheet has a drawing of a plastron with inscriptions on it. This is an example of a practice called pyromancy in which bone or a plastron was heated and then used to divine the future. When a plastron was used, it was called plastromancy, a special type of pyromancy. | *** Scott has assigned #3561 to the individual stamps but does not mention the sheet. I have called the sheet #3561 var where "var" stands for variety. There are no turtles on the stamps themselves. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2139 | $2 | 17 Jan 79 | Unidentified Plastron | This stamp shows a plastron bearing ancient inscriptions. | |||||||||
| SC | 2141 | $8 | 17 Jan 79 | Ancient Turtle Sculpture | ||||||||||
| SC | 2413 | $18 | 20 May 84 | Stylized Turtle | This is a candle holder in the form of a turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 2882 | $5.00 | 06 Feb 93 | Mythologic. Dragon Turtle | Huge male figure seated on ground, holding dragon-turtle aloft in right hand. | Figure represents Pan Gu, creator of the universe in Chinese mythology. | ||||||||
| SC | 2923 | NT$19 | 29 Sep 93 | Mythological Tortoise | Mythological creature w/ a dragon's head and a turtle's shell. | Reported to be a "Lucky Black Tortoise". | ||||||||
| SC | 2973 | NT$10 | 15 Sep 94 | Unidentified Turtle | Fushijy drawing various animals, including a turtle. | From Chinese myth. | ||||||||
| SC | 2975 | NT$15 | 15 Sep 94 | Unidentified Turtle | Tsangjer inventing characters for Chinese writing, including a turtle. | From Chinese myth. | ||||||||
| SC | 3033 | 5.00 | 10 Nov 95 | Chelonia mydas | Two turtles swimming underwater. | Pane has four turtles on selvedge in addition to turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 3034 | 5.00 | 10 Nov 95 | Caretta caretta | Single turtle. | Pane has four turtles on selvedge in addition to turtle on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 3035 | 5.00 | 10 Nov 95 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Single turtle. | Pane has four turtles on selvedge in addition to turtle on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 3036 | 5.00 | 10 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single turtle. | Pane has four turtles on selvedge in addition to turtle on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 3195 | $5.00 | 25 Sep 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From Chinese fable "A Frog in a Well". | Turtle is somewhat stylized. | ||||||||
| SC | 3723 | $12 | 17 Jan 07 | Turtle Shell Object | Fingernail guard from the Ching Dynasty, made of tortoiseshell from the hawksbill turtle and inlaid w/ jewels. | Issued by the Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd., a legitimate private post w/ over 1300 post offices throughout Taiwan. It was formerly a government agency that became privatized. | ||||||||
| SC | 3803 | NT$5 | 03 Apr 08 | Cartoon Sea Turtles | S/S of three circular and two rectangular stamps, all depicting cartoon sea creatures. Three turtles on one. | An additional cartoon sea turtle in border of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 3803 | a | NT$5 | 03 Apr 08 | Cartoon Sea Turtles | Individual circular stamp from Scott China (Taiwan) #3803. | Turtles are from movie "Finding Nemo". | |||||||
| SC | 3804 | NT$5 | 03 Apr 08 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | S/S of five circular stamps, all depicting cartoon sea creatures. Young sea turtle on one stamp. | Turtle is named "Squirt" and is from the movie "Finding Nemo". | ||||||||
| SC | 3804 | b | NT$5 | 03 Apr 08 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Single circular stamp from Scott China (Taiwan) #3804. | Turtle is named "Squirt" and is from the movie "Finding Nemo". | |||||||
| SC | 4005 | NT$12 | 21 Jul 11 | Mythical Turtle | People and a horse crossing a river on the back of a giant white turtle. | From classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 11 Sep 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Official FDC issued by Australia Post for 1997 Christmas Island Christmas stamps. | Turtle in cachet as well as on 80c stamp. | ||||||||||
| 55c | 31 Oct 11 | Cartoon Turtle | Santa Claus and crab pulling Christmas cracker. Birds and sea turtle watch. Santa, crab, turtle and one bird are wearing crowns. | This is one of the 2011 Christmas stamps from Christmas Island. It exists w/ "lick & stick" gum as well as w/ self adhesive gum. Will each type have a separate Scott number? | ||||||||||
| $1.50 | 31 Oct 11 | Cartoon Turtle | Santa Claus wading ashore with snorkeling gear and being greeted by crabs, birds, fish and a partially submerged sea turtle. Stamp exists w/ water-activated gum and self-adhesive gum. | This is one of the 2011 Christmas stamps from Christmas Island. | ||||||||||
| 55c | 31 Oct 11 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet of ten 55c Christmas stamps. The cover art is a detail from the 55c stamps inside. It shows the turtle, wearing a crown, observing Santa Claus and a crab pulling a Christmas cracker. | A banner across the top of the cover is inscribed "Christmas Island Christmas". Issued as a flat sheet that can be folded into a simple booklet. | ||||||||||
| SC | 190 | 36c | 30 Sep 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle is on a beach w/ Santa Claus and reindeer. | |||||||||
| SC | 211 | $5 | 25 Mar 87 | Chelonia mydas | No date in margin of stamp (see #211a). | |||||||||
| SC | 211 | a | $5 | 25 Mar 87 | Chelonia mydas | Mini sheet of 16 stamps containing one Scott Christmas Island #211. | The turtle stamp from this sheet has a tiny "1988" inscribed in the bottom margin. | |||||||
| SC | 354 | 40c | 02 Sep 93 | Chelonia mydas | Female returning to sea. | |||||||||
| SC | 409 | 80c | 11 Sep 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle w/ Santa Claus in sleigh pulled by sea birds. | |||||||||
| SC | 412 | Various | 12 Mar 98 | Chelonia mydas | Pane of twenty stamps w/ turtle on one. | Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Christmas Island Marine Life". | ||||||||
| SC | 412 | q | 45c | 12 Mar 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Christmas Island 412. | Two adult turtles swimming underwater. | |||||||
| SC | 444 | 50c | 31 Oct 03 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Santa Claus sitting on back of turtle giving gifts to crabs on beach and birds in tree. | From two-value Christmas set. | ||||||||
| SC | 448 | Various | 13 Jul 04 | Chelonia mydas | Pane of twenty se-tenant stamps depicting marine life. Inscribed "Christmas Island Underwater". | Pane contains 10c, 25c, and 50c stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 448 | e | 10c | 13 Jul 04 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ two turtles from Scott Christmas Island #448. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,- | 2003 | Various Species | Mini sheet of six stamps, each w/ a different photo of turtles. Each stamp inscribed "2003" in lower right corner. | A Cinderella item. For turtle species see individual stamp listings. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Emydid Turtle | Adult on log facing right. Rear right foot extended. | A Cinderella item. In "a" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Emydid Turtle | Adult on log, facing right. Right hind foot extended. | A Cinderella item. In "b" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Emydid Turtle | Adult in very shallow water, facing left. Carapace partly covered w/ duckweed (Lemna sp.). | A Cinderella item. In "c" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Sea Turtle | Adult in very shallow water, facing right, w/ reddish-brown substrate. | A Cinderella item. In "d" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Geochelone sulcata | Three-quarter view of adult facing half to right. | A Cinderella item. In "e" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Emydid Turtle | Three-quarter view of adult on land. | A Cinderella item. In "f" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming up and left. Inscribed "Cocos (Keeling) Islands" vertically along lower left margin and "Australia" in upper right corner. * This stamp is identical to Australia Scott #3130 but is listed only under "Australia" in the Scott Catalog. | Since Australia took over responsibility for postal services on Cocos (Keeling) Islands 1 January 1994 and since the names of both countries appear on this stamp, the stamp is cross referenced under both countries in this database. | |||||||||
| * | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Identical in every way to stamp issued this date w/ "Australia" in upper right corner except on this stamp the word "Australia" is replaced with "Norfolk Island". *It is listed in the Scott Catalog only under Norfolk Island #983. | Since this stamp is inscribed both "Norfolk Island" and "Cocos (Keeling) Islands", it is being cross referenced under both countries in this database. | |||||||||
| SC | 290 | 10c | 17 Feb 94 | Chelonia mydas | 10c strip of five (290 a - e). | |||||||||
| SC | 290 | a | 10c | 17 Feb 94 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings and eggs at water's edge. | ||||||||
| SC | 290 | b | 10c | 17 Feb 94 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchling and larger turtle swimming underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 290 | c | 10c | 17 Feb 94 | Chelonia mydas | Nine hatchlings swimming underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 290 | d | 10c | 17 Feb 94 | Chelonia mydas | One hatchling swimming underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 290 | e | 10c | 17 Feb 94 | Chelonia mydas | Ventral view of adult. | ||||||||
| SC | 292 | f | 10c | 17 Feb 94 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of twenty stamps, five of which depict different views of Chelonia mydas. | All five turtle stamps are 10c denom., but other stamps on the sheet have other denoms. | |||||||
| SC | 331 | Various | 17 Jun 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane of twenty stamps w/ two turtles on one of them. | Inscribed "Cocos Living Mosaic". Date also reported as 6 June 99. | ||||||||
| SC | 331 | l | 5c | 17 Jun 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ two turtles from Scott Cocos Islands 331. | Date also reported as 6 June 99. | |||||||
| SC | 336 | 45c | 01 Oct 02 | Four Species, Sea Turtles | Block of four different species of sea turtles. | Caretta caretta, Eretmochelys imbricata, Dermochelys coriacea and Chelonia mydas. | ||||||||
| SC | 336 | a | 45c | 01 Oct 02 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming right. | No white selvedge; design goes all the way to perfs. | |||||||
| SC | 336 | b | 45c | 01 Oct 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming left and slightly upward. | No white selvedge; design goes all the way to perfs. | |||||||
| SC | 336 | c | 45c | 01 Oct 02 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming right and downward. | No white selvedge; design goes all the way to perfs. | |||||||
| SC | 336 | d | 45c | 01 Oct 02 | Chelonia mydas | Adult emerging from water onto beach. | No white selvedge; design goes all the way to perfs. | |||||||
| SC | 344 | Various | 13 Jun 06 | Chelonia mydas | Sheetlet of twenty se-tenant stamps, each depicting a bird, fish or turtle of the coral reefs. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 344 | m | 25c | 13 Jun 06 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming up and right. | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Cocos (Keeling) Islands #344. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 879 | $4 | 25 Apr 80 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a block of 30 different alphabet stamps, one of which shows a sea turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 879 | a | $4 | 25 Apr 80 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Colombia #879. | ||||||||
| SC | 1153 | 1.300p | 16 Apr 99 | Three Sea Turtles | Strip of three stamps w/ a different sea turtle on each one. | Turtles are: C. mydas, D. coriacea, and E. inbricata. Date from MI catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 1153 | a | 1.300p | 16 Apr 99 | Chelonia mydas | From Scott Colombia 1153. | Date from MI catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 1153 | b | 1.300p | 16 Apr 99 | Dermochelys coriacea | From Scott Colombia 1153. | Date from MI catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 1153 | c | 1.300p | 16 Apr 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | From Scott Colombia 1153. | Date from MI catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 1184 | $2.300 | 01 Feb 02 | Four Different Turtles | Sheet of eight $2.300 stamps w/ numerous plants and animals. Turtles on four of the stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Riquezas Naturales de Colombia". | ||||||||
| SC | 1184 | a | $2.300 | 01 Feb 02 | Dermochelys coriacea | With flying bird and other undersea creatures. | ||||||||
| SC | 1184 | b | $2.300 | 01 Feb02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | With flying condor. | ||||||||
| SC | 1184 | c | $2.300 | 01 Feb 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | With undersea creatures. | ||||||||
| SC | 1184 | h | $2.300 | 01 Feb 02 | Unident. River Turtle | With Victoria lily, crocodilian, and pink river dolphin. | ||||||||
| SC | 1316 | $1.700 | 24 Jul 09 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of twelve stamps arranged in three vertical rows w/ vertical gutters between the rows. Sheet inscribed "Departamentos de Colombia" and "La Guajira". | Small sea turtle in gutter between the stamps in the "h" position and the "i" position. No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 615 | 2p | 12 Mar 75 | Unidentified Turtle | Turtle in a painting by Roman Roncancio. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 779 | 35p | 24 Dec 87 | Trachemys scripta ssp. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50fr | 14 Apr 77 | Geochelone gigantea | s/s w/ Scott Comoro Islands #243 on it and other animals in background. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998 | Lepidochelys kempii | Flora & Fauna Sheetlet II (12 stamps). | Turtle is in lower left position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 1998 | Lepidochelys kempii | Single stamp w/ turtle from Flora & Fauna Sheet II. | |||||||||||
| Various | 11 Dec 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata? | Sheet of nine stamps w/ turtle in selvedge as well as on stamp in "b" position. Inscribed "Ocean Life". | Sheet has been declared illegal by Comoro Islands postal officials. Date from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 150fc | 11 Dec 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata? | Close-up, head-on view of turtle's head. | From sheet of nine. Has been declared illegal by Comoro Islands postal officials. | ||||||||||
| 100f | Chelonia mydas? | Stamp is repotedly inscribed "Tortue Ghetonia mydas". This is probably supposed to be "Chelonia mydas". | From set of nine. Set has been declared illegal by Comoro Islands postal authorities. | |||||||||||
| 3000fc | 2008 | Submarine Named Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp depicting a primitive American submarine of 1776 named Turtle. Sheet margin shows a larger picture of the Turtle plus plans of other submarines. | Sheet margin inscribed "Les Sous-Marins" in large letters and "Turtle 1776" in very small letters. | ||||||||||
| 3000fc | 2008 | Submarine Named Turtle | Single stamp w/ three views of a primative American submarine named Turtle from a s/s of one stamp. | Stamp inscribed "Turtle 1776". | ||||||||||
| 500fc | Caretta caretta | Sheet of four 500fc stamps depicting two marine vertebrates on each stamp (marine mammals, fish, and one turtle). | Endangered Animals of the Indian Ocean issue. | |||||||||||
| 500fc | Caretta caretta | Individual stamp w/ fish and sea turtle from sheet of four. | Endangered Animals of the Indian Ocean issue. | |||||||||||
| 2500fc | 2011 | Three Species | S/S w/ one stamp depicting two Trachemys scripta elegans. Sheet border depicts additional Trachemys scripta plus one Platysternon megacephalum and one turtle identified as Pelomedusa subrufra but which is actually a Malaclemys terrapin. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 500fc | 2011 | Five Species | Sheet of five stamps, each w/ a different species of chelonian. Species are Graptemys nigrinoda, Geochelone sulcata, Macrochelys temminckii, Pelochelys cantorii and Eretmochelys imbricata. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Tortues" and "Faune, Flore, Mineraux, 2011". | ||||||||||
| 500fc | 2011 | Graptemys nigrinoda | Semi-dorsal view of one individual in foreground, lateral views of two individuals in background. | From sheet of five. | ||||||||||
| 500fc | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | One individual facing right in foreground plus two individuals mating in background. | From sheet of five. | ||||||||||
| 500fc | 2011 | Macrochelys temminckii | One individual facing viewer in foreground w/ mouth wide open. Dorsal view of another individual in background. | From sheet of five. | ||||||||||
| 500fc | 2011 | Pelochelys cantorii | One individual facing viewer in foreground. Semi-dorsal views of four small individuals in background. | From sheet of five. | ||||||||||
| 500fc | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming left in foreground w/ front flippers in raised position. Dorsal view of another individual in background, swimming down and to right. | From sheet of five. | ||||||||||
| MI | 2177 | 200fc | 02 Mar 09 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming to right and slightly downward. | From Comoro MI #BL 483. | ||||||||
| MI | 2178 | 250fc | 02 Mar 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming right. | From Comoro MI #BL 483. | ||||||||
| MI | 2179 | 350fc | 02 Mar 09 | Chelus fimbriatus | Adult facing right w/ neck extended. | From Comoro MI #BL 483. | ||||||||
| MI | 2180 | 450fc | 02 Mar 09 | Psammobates geometricus | One individual facing right and slightly upwards. | From Comoro MI #BL 483. | ||||||||
| MI | 2181 | 500fc | 02 Mar 09 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming right and slightly downward. | From Comoro MI #BL 483. | ||||||||
| MI | 2182 | 1000fc | 02 Mar 09 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming right w/ fore flippers in downward position. | From Comoro MI #BL 483. | ||||||||
| MI | 2183 | 3000fc | 02 Mar 09 | Numerous Species | S/S of one stamp depicting a Geochelone pardalis. Margin of sheet depicts eight turtles, including a large Chelonia mydas and a Geochelone pardalis emerging from its egg. | Margin of sheet inscribed "Les Tortues" followed by a long paragraph of text. | ||||||||
| MI | 2340 | 450fc | 05 Sep 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming right. | From Comoro MI #BL 512. | ||||||||
| MI | 2341 | 450fc | 05 Sep 09 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming left. | From Comoro MI #BL 512. | ||||||||
| MI | 2342 | 450fc | 05 Sep 09 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming right near sea bottom. | From Comoro MI #BL 512. | ||||||||
| MI | 2343 | 450fc | 05 Sep 09 | Chelus fimbriatus | Adult swimming three-quarters right w/ head and neck bent to face viewer. | From Comoro MI #BL 512. | ||||||||
| MI | 2344 | 450fc | 05 Sep 09 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming to left and slightly away from viewer. | From Comoro MI #BL 512. | ||||||||
| MI | 2345 | 3000fc | 05 Sep 09 | Two Chelonian Species | S/S of one stamp depicting one Psammobates geometricus and one Chelonia mydas. Four additional Chelonia mydas in sheet margin. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Faune de l'Union des Comores" and "Les Tortues". | ||||||||
| MI | BL | 483 | Various | 02 Mar 09 | Six Species | Mini sheet of six stamps, all depicting turtles. Sheet inscribed "Les Tortues" w/ plain white margins. | Turtles depicted are Dermochelys coriacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, Chelus fimbriatus, Psammobates geometricus, Caretta caretta, and Chelonia mydas. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 512 | 450fc | 05 Sep 09 | Various | Sheetlet of five stamps and one label, each depicting a turtle. Turtles depicted are Eretmochelys imbricata, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea, Chelus fimbriatus, Chelonia mydas and another Chelonia mydas on the label. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Faune de l'Union des Comores" and "Les Tortues". | |||||||
| SC | 65 | 20fr | 20 Dec 65 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 243 | 50fr | 14 Apr 77 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 829 | 200f | 10 Aug 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Sheet of twelve 200f values. Turtle on one stamp only. | Inscribed "La Vie Marine du Monde". | ||||||||
| SC | 829 | k | 200f | 10 Aug 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Comoro Islands 829. | ||||||||
| SC | 859 | 150fr | 25 Jan 99 | Three Species of Turtles | Pane of eight se-tenant 150fr stamps depicting three species of chelonians. | Date also reported as 23 June 99. | ||||||||
| SC | 859 | d | 150fr | 25 Jan 99 | Lepidochelys kempii | Single stamp from Scott Comoro Is. 859. | Date also reported as 23 Jan 99. | |||||||
| SC | 859 | g | 150fr | 25 Jan 99 | Macroclemys temminckii | Single stamp from Scott Comoro Is. 859. | Identified on stamp as Chelydra serpentina. | |||||||
| SC | 859 | h | 150fr | 25 Jan 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from Scott Comoro Is. 859. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 216 | 10fr | 20 Apr 95 | Caretta caretta | Adult on beach facing right. | light blue margin. | |||||||
| SC | C | 217 | 25fr | 20 Apr 95 | Caretta caretta | Adult on beach facing right. | Peach colored margin. | |||||||
| SC | C | 218 | 30fr | 20 Apr 95 | Caretta caretta | Adult on beach facing right. | Yellow-green margin. | |||||||
| SC | C | 219 | 50fr | 20 Apr 95 | Caretta caretta | Adult on beach facing right. | Lavender margin. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 1999? | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of six stamps, all depicting sharks. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 25000nz | 1999? | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Shark in foreground, turtle in background. | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of six. | ||||||||||
| 150cf | 2004 | Nine Species of Turtles | Sheet of four 150cf stamps w/ paintings of nine different species of tortoises and freshwater turtles. | Sheet inscribed "Les Tortues" in large letters in upper selvedge. See individual stamps for species depicted. | ||||||||||
| 150cf | 2004 | Two Species of Tortoises | (1) Geochelone pardalis in foreground, facing right (but identified on the stamp as "Testudo partalis"). (2) Geochelone carbonaria in background, facing left (but identified on stamp as "Testudo oculifera"). | Stamp from upper left ("a" position) of sheet of four. | ||||||||||
| 150cf | 2004 | Three Freswater Species | (1) Heosemys spinosa on left, facing up (but identified on stamp as "Geoemyda spinosa"). (2) Kachuga tecta in upper right, facing right (but identified on the stamp as "Kachuga tectum"). (3) Melanochelys trijuga in lower right, facing left (but identified on the stamp as "Geoemyda trijuga"). | In upper right (position "b") in sheet of four. | ||||||||||
| 150cf | 2004 | Three Freshwater Species | (1) Malaclemys terrapin in upper left, facing right (identified correctly on stamp). (2) Chrysemys picta in upper right, facing right (identified correctly on stamp). (3) Trachemys scripta ornata at bottom (but identified as "Pseudemys ornata" on stamp). | From lower left ("c" position) of sheet of four. | ||||||||||
| 150cf | 2004 | Geochelone elephantopus | Large painting of adult, filling entire stamp. Legs and posterior of carapace extend onto selvedge. | From lower right ("d" position) of sheet of four). | ||||||||||
| 650fc | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of three stamps w/ a marine mammal and a lighthouse on each one. Turtle in right lower margin of sheet. | No turtles on stamps. In sheet margin only. | ||||||||||
| 250cf | 2005 | Four Species | Mini sheet of four 250cf stamps w/ a photo of a turtle on each. Upper selvedge of sheet inscribed "Turtles". | See descriptions of individual stamps for species depicted. | ||||||||||
| 250cf | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Adult emerging from surf, facing right, w/ mouth open. | "2005" in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 250cf | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Front vew of male w/ bright red eye. | "2005" in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 250cf | 2005 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Head and anterior portion of shell of adult facing left. | "2005" in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 250cf | 2005 | Chrysemys picta? | Close up photo of head, facing toward camera. | "2005" in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2012 | Six Sea Turtle Species | Horizontal Cinderella sheet w/ six stamps, each depicting a different sea turtle. | Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2012 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming right. | From horizontal sheet of six 300f sea turtle stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2012 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming right. | From horizontal sheet of six 300f sea turtle stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2012 | Lepidochelys kempii | One individual swimming left. | From horizontal sheet of six 300f sea turtle stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2012 | Caretta caretta | Dorsal view of one individual swimming downward. | From horizontal sheet of six 300f sea turtle stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2012 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming left w/ fore flippers in upraised position. | From horizontal sheet of six 300f sea turtle stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2012 | Natator depressus | One individual swimming right. | From horizontal sheet of six 300f sea turtle stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Cinderella sheet of eight 250f stamps, each w/ a photograph of a sea turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Tortues". Each stamp inscribed "2012". | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One individual swimming right w/ head turned toward viewer. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One individual swimming three-quarters right. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One individual swimming right and upward. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Two individuals; one in background swimming right and one in foreground facing almost directly toward viewer. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One individual swimming right. Yellow fish in background. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One individual swimming right and slightly upward. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One individual swimming right and slightly downward. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Semi-dorsal view of one individual swimming right. | From Cinderella sheet of eight issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 1.00cf | 2001 | Cartoon Turtles | Sheet of nine 1.00cf stamps depicting scenes from Alice in Wonderland. Turtles on stamps in "d" and "f" positions. | Issued for Christmas 2001. This is a Cinderella according to Michel publishers. | ||||||||||
| 1.00cf | 2001 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp in "d" position from Christmas sheet of nine, depicting scenes from Alice in Wonderland. | This is a Cinderella according to Michel publishers. | ||||||||||
| 1.00cf | 2001 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp in "f" position from Christmas sheet of nine, depicting scenes from Alice in Wonderland. | This is a Cinderella according to Michel publishers. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500f | 2007 | Two Species of Turtles | Sheet of eight 500f stamps w/ a different reptile on each. Two stamps have turtles. Selvedge of sheet represents a snake skin. | Country name inscribed on each stamp is "Republique du Congo" This could represent the People's Republic of Congo or the Congo Democratic Republic which are two different countries. Or, it may be a Cinderella that wasn't authorized by either country. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp w/ turtle from sheet of eight. Tortoise facing 3/4 left. Stamp inscribed "Chelonoides nigra" the new genus and species to which this tortoise has been refered by some taxonomists. | Country name inscribed on stamp is "Republique du Congo" This could represent the People's Republic of Congo or the Congo Democratic Republic which are two different countries. Or, it may be a Cinderella that wasn't authorized by either country. | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2007 | Caretta caretta | Individual stamp from sheet of eight. Adult on land facing right. May be a dead, stuffed specimen. | Country name inscribed on stamp is "Republique du Congo" This could represent the People's Republic of Congo or the Congo Democratic Republic which are two different countries. Or, it may be a Cinderella that wasn't authorized by either country. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2012 | Four Species | S/S of four stamps, each depicting a different turtle. Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Tortues". | Species depicted are Trachemys scripta elegans, Glyptemys insculpta, Batagur trivittata and Graptemys pseudogeographica. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2012 | Trachemys scripta elegans | One individual facing three-quarters right w/ head and neck bent to viewwer's left. | From s/s of four 400f stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2012 | Glyptemys insculpta | One individual facing left. | From s/s of four 400f stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2012 | Batagur trivittata | One individual facing left. | From s/s of four 400f stamps issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2012 | Grapt. pseudogeographica | Semi-dorsal view of one individual facing down and right. | From s/s of four 400f stamps issued in 2012. Full full name of genus is Graptemys. | ||||||||||
| SC | 655 | 30fr | 01 Dec 82 | Pelusios subniger | Plastral view of adult on land. | |||||||||
| SC | 656 | 45fr | 01 Dec 82 | Trionyx triunguis | Two adults on land, facing each other. | |||||||||
| SC | 657 | 55fr | 01 Dec 82 | Pelusios subniger | One adult on land. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 686 | 30c | 10 Sep 82 | Unidentified Turtle | Small turtle in Norman Rockwell painting: "Home From Camp". | |||||||||
| SC | 1199 | 85c | 20 Nov 95 | Chelonia mydas | Swimming underwater. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1200 | $1.00 | 20 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming underwater. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1201 | $1.75 | 20 Nov 95 | Chelonia mydas | Female nesting. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1202 | $2.25 | 20 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Hatchlings leaving nest in dune vegetation. | Issued for Year of the Sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1291 | $3 | 10 Oct 07 | Four Sea Turtle Species | Block of four stamps w/ a different sea turtle on each. | Picture of Queen Elizabeth II in oval near left side of each stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1291 | a | $3 | 10 Oct 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming toward viewer and slightly toward viewer's left. | Picture of Queen Elizabeth II in oval near left side of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1291 | b | $3 | 10 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Turtle swimming right, underwater. | Picture of Queen Elizabeth II in oval near left side of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1291 | c | $3 | 10 Oct 07 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming up and to left, underwater. | Picture of Queen Elizabeth II in oval near left side of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1291 | d | $3 | 10 Oct 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Turtle swimming left, underwater. | Picture of Queen Elizabeth II in oval near left side of stamp. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 17 Aug 10 | Lepidochelys olivacea | This is a CVP (Computer Vended Postage) available in Post Offices in Costa Rica. It consists of an upper half of shiny metallic gold w/ a picture of a turtle on a beach. The lower half of the stamp is white and can be imprinted w/ whatever denomination the buyer wants, along with the date that it was purchased. | The date shown here (17 Aug 2010) is the date that the CVP's began to be distributed to post offices. The Costa Rican government made no official announcement of the issue date (they never do for CVP's). The image of the turtle is the same image that appeared on a Costa Rican postal card in 2006. | ||||||||||
| MN | 4 | 1 col | 03 May 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two turtles swimming underwater. Bottom selvedge w/ tiny "CG" standing for Casa Grafica. Background color Rose Lilac. | These stamps were used on safe conduct and passport documents. They are identified as "Parks Type A" in the Mena Catalog. | ||||||||
| MN | 5 | 5 col | 03 May 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two turtles swimming underwater. Bottom selvedge w/ tiny "CG" standing for Casa Grafica. Background color Aqua Blue. | These stamps were used on safe conduct and passport documents. They are identified as "Parks Type A" in the Mena Catalog. | ||||||||
| MN | 6 | 1 col | 03 Jun 87 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two turtles swimming underwater. Bottom selvedge inscribed "Litografia Trejos - Costa Rica" in tiny print. Background color Rose Lilac. | These stamps were used on safe conduct and passport documents. They are identified as "Parks Type A" in the Mena Catalog. | ||||||||
| MN | 7 | 5 cols | 03 Jun 87 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two turtles swimming underwater. Bottom selvedge inscribed "Litografica Trejos - Costa Rica" in tiny print. Background color Aqua Blue. | These stamps were used on safe conduct and passport documents. They are identified as "Parks Type A" in the Mena Catalog. | ||||||||
| MN | 8 | 100 cols | 24 Oct 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two turtles swimming underwater. Bottom selvedge inscribed "De La Rue De Colombia" in tiny print. Background color green. | These stamps were used on safe conduct and passport documents. They are identified as "Parks Type A" in the Mena Catalog. | ||||||||
| MN | 10 | 250 cols | 29 Oct 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two turtles swimming underwater. This is Costa Rica MN #6 w/ the original denom obliterated w/ a silver rectangle and o/p'd "250 colones" in black. | These stamps were used on safe conduct and passport documents. They are identified as "Parks Type A" in the Mena Catalog. | ||||||||
| MN | 11 | 500 cols | 29 Oct 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two turtles swimming underwater. This is Costa Rica MN #6 w/ the original denom obliterated w/ a silver rectangle and o/p'd "500 colones" in black. | These stamps were used on safe conduct and passport documents. They are identified as "Parks Type A" in the Mena Catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 397 | 5col | 01 Feb 88 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming right. | From strip of three different stamps issued for the 17th General Conference for the Preservation of Natural Resources. | ||||||||
| SC | 399 | a | 5col | 01 Feb 88 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant strip of three stamps, one w/ a turtle, one w/ a tree frog and one w/ a butterfly. | Issued for the 17th General Conference for the Preservation of Natural Resources. | |||||||
| SC | 521 | Various | 18 Dec 98 | Three Species of Turtles | Se-tenant strip of three freshwater turtles. | 50th Anniversary of UICN. Date from FDC. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | a | 70col | 1998 | Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima | Single stamp from strip of three. | 50th Anniversary of UICN. | |||||||
| SC | 521 | b | 60col | 1998 | Trachemys scripta | Single stamp from strip of three. | 50th Anniversary of UICN. | |||||||
| SC | 521 | c | 70col | 1998 | Chelydra serpentina | Single stamp from strip of three. | 50th Anniversary of UICN. | |||||||
| SC | 568 | Various | 03 Sep 03 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of eleven stamps depicting scenes from the story "Cocori". All stamps have braille markings. | One stamp is very large and has a denom of 225 col. The other ten stamps are normal size and have denoms of 25 col. | ||||||||
| SC | 568 | a | 25 col | 03 Sep 03 | Cartoon Turtle | Boy, turtle, monkey and bird. | Stamp has braille markings. | |||||||
| SC | 568 | f | 25 col | 03 Sep 03 | Cartoon Turtle | Jaguar, turtle, armadillo, monkey, raccoon, bird, boy and father. | Stamp has braille markings. | |||||||
| SC | 568 | g | 25 Col | 03 Sep 03 | Cartoon Turtle | Boy and monkey pushing turtle. | Stamp has braille markings. | |||||||
| SC | 568 | h | 25 col | 03 Sep 03 | Cartoon Turtle | Monkey w/ open arms, turtle and boy. | Stamp has braille markings. | |||||||
| SC | 593 | 180c | 25 Aug 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheetlet of ten different stamps w/ a turtle, fish, porpoise or bird on each. Sheet inscribed "Parques Nacionales 2006" and "Isla del Coco Costa Rica" in upper margin. Turtle on one stamp. | Scientific name of each animal appears on each stamp and the Spanish common name appears in the sheet margin next to each stamp. Turtle's species name misspelled as "imbricaas". | ||||||||
| SC | 593 | d | 180c | 25 Aug 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Costa Rica #593. Depicts adult swimming away from viewer, underwater. | Species name of turtle is misspelled on stamp as "imbricaas". | |||||||
| SC | 626 | 65c | 27 May 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Sheetlet of four 65c stamps illustrating children's stories. One stamp depicts a boy w/ a highly stylized cartoon turtle in background. | Sheet inscribed "Literatura Infantil" in upper right margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 626 | d | 65c | 27 May 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Costa Rica #626. | Illustration for child's story "Paul's Music" by Lara Rios. | |||||||
| SC | RA | 67 | 10c | 25 Nov 75 | Unidentified Tortoise | Small tortoise in painting of children by Francisco Amighetti. | ||||||||
| SG | 593 | h | 180c | 25 Aug 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Costa Rica #593. | Main design feature is a shark but the upper left corner shows the posterior half of a turtle. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 248 | 2.40Kn | 29 Jun 95 | Caretta caretta | Turtle in selvedge of sheet as well as on stamp. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 792 | 3c | 29 Jun 63 | Highly Stylized Turtle | Carved wooden throne from Taino Civilization. | This throne does not look like a chelonian but several reliable sources indicate that it does represent a turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1281 | 20c | 05 Sep 67 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 2518 | 1c | 15 Jun 82 | Trachemys decussata | ||||||||||
| SC | 2617 | 1c | 15 Nov 83 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 2618 | 2c | 15 Nov 83 | Lepidochelys kempii | ||||||||||
| SC | 2619 | 5c | 15 Nov 83 | Trachemys decussata | ||||||||||
| SC | 2620 | 20c | 15 Nov 83 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 2621 | 30c | 15 Nov 83 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 2622 | 50c | 15 Nov 83 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 2895 | 5c | 12 Oct 86 | Highly Stylized Turtle | Carved wooden throne from the Taino civilization. Stamp inscribed "Dujo Taino", "Culturas Precolombinas", "Republica Dominicana" and "Historia Latinoamericana". | This throne does not look like a chelonian but several reliable sources indicate that it does represent a turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 3601 | 1p | 30 Sep 94 | Chelonia mydas mydas | Inscribed "Cayo Largo" and "Chelonia mydas mydas". | Denom. erroneously listed as 4p in Linn's. | ||||||||
| SC | 4110 | 10c | 27 Sep 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | From "Marine Life" set. | Issued for World Tourism Day. | ||||||||
| SC | 4683 | 10c | 31 Mar 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Two Galapagos Tortoises. Tortoise in foreground is facing right, tortoise in background is facing left. | Stamp inscribed "Testudo elephantopus", an old name for the species. From "Animals in National Zoo" set of six stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 4708 | 85c | 08 May 07 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle in lower right corner. Aerial view of Key Largo in background. Inscribed "Los Cayos de Cuba" and "Turismo" along bottom of stamp. Turtle erroneously identified on stamp as Tortuga Carey. | Turtle identified as Chelonia mydas by George Balazs. | ||||||||
| SC | 4763 | 5c | 15 Nov 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Large turtle in foreground swimming down and right w/ foreflippers in raised position. Small turtle in background swimming away from viewer. | Inscribed "Fauna Cubana Protegida". | ||||||||
| SC | 4769 | 1.00p | 15 Nov 07 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp depicting a Chelonia mydas. Upper sheet margin inscribed "Fauna Cubana Protegida". | Large sawfish (Pristis pectinata) in sheet margin. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 804 | 15c | 14 Sep 92 | Mauremys caspica | Issue date was obtained from the cancellation on an FDC. | |||||||||
| SC | 934 | 30c | 06 May 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two Turtles on beach. | Inscribed "Europa 99". | ||||||||
| SC | 934 | a | Various | 06 May 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Booklet containing four Scott Cyprus 933 and four Scott Cyprus 934. | ||||||||
| SC | 1158 | 0.34eu | 05 Oct 11 | Cartoon Tortoise | Horizontal sheet of five self adhesive stamps that can be folded into a simple booklet. The sheet depicts three scenes from The Tortoise and The Hare fable. Tortoise on three of the five stamps. | Linn's Stamp News (24 Oct 2011, pages 31 & 49) erroneously reported four stamps on sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1158 | b | 0.34eu | 05 Oct 11 | Cartoon Tortoise | Tortoise, standing erect, pointing w/ right "hand". | From Scott Cyprus 1158. | |||||||
| SC | 1158 | c | 0.34eu | 05 Oct 11 | Cartoon Tortoise | Hare sleeping against a tree in foreground, tortoise passing hare in background. | From Scott Cyprus 1158. | |||||||
| SC | 1158 | e | 0.34eu | 05 Oct 11 | Cartoon Tortoise | Victorious tortoise crossing the finish line w/ winner's ribbon on plastron. | From Scott Cyprus 1158. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2668 | a | 03 Sep 87 | Mock Turtle (Fiction) | Mock Turtle in bottom margin of s/s containing two Scott #2668's plus a label. | No turtles on the stamps themselves. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Terrapene ornata | Horiz. strip of three, each depicting a different species of large cat (mountain lions, cheetahs, jaguars). | Turtle on stamp w/ mountain lions. | |||||||||||
| 1000 | Terrapene ornata | Adult mountain lion and two kits that are playing w/ a turtle in foreground. | Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of three. | |||||||||||
| CTC | 55 | 950 | 08 Feb 97 | Geochelone elegans | Photograph of adult. From CTC Dagestan 55-58. | WWF symbol in lower left corner. | ||||||||
| CTC | 55 | -58 | Various | 08 Feb 97 | Four Species of Turtles | Imperf. sheet of four stamps, each w/ a different species of turtle. | WWF symbol in lower left corner. | |||||||
| CTC | 56 | 1300 | 08 Feb 97 | Kinixys erosa | Photograph of adult. From CTC Dagestan 55-58. | WWF symbol in lower left corner. | ||||||||
| CTC | 57 | 2500 | 08 Feb 97 | Terrapene carolina | Photograph of adult. From CTC Dagestan 55-58. | WWF symbol in lower left corner. | ||||||||
| CTC | 58 | 3000 | 08 Feb 97 | Heosemys grandis | Photograph of adult. From CTC Dagestan 55-58. | WWF symbol in lower left corner. | ||||||||
| CTC | 190 | -198 | Various | 01 Feb 98 | Five Freshwater Turtles | Perf. Cinderella sheet of nine stamps forming an underwater and above-water panorama in a freshwater swamp. | Painting depicts scores of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and is identical to the painting on a Cinderella from Somalia. | |||||||
| CTC | 193 | 300 | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Turtle | Small freshwater turtle basking on stump. | Part of turtle is in selvedge of sheet. Stamp is from CTC Dagestan 190-198. | ||||||||
| CTC | 194 | 500 | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Turtle | Small freshwater turtle, completely underwater. | From CTC Dagestan 190-198. | ||||||||
| CTC | 195 | 750 | 01 Feb 98 | Two Unidentif. Turtles | Small turtle, partially out of water on lily pad, and large turtle floating, partially submerged, at surface. | Large turtle looks very much like Chelydra serpentina. Fron CTC Dagestan 190-198. | ||||||||
| CTC | 196 | 800 | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Turtle | Large turtle, which looks very much like a tortoise, but it is submerged, walking on the bottom. | From CTC Dagestan 190-198. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 1969 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of six different stamps issued for The Dahlak Quest Expedition. Turtle on one stamp. | Top margin inscribed "The Dahlak Quest Expedition 1969-1970". | ||||||||||
| 15c | 1969 | Chelonia mydas | Local Post stamp, available w/ 7 different cancellations. Could be postally used during 1969-70 only. | Stamp inscribed "Expedition" and "Dahlak Islands". From sheet of six different stamps. | ||||||||||
| Various | 1969 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of six different stamps, each stamp o/p'd "Christmas 1969" in black. Turtle on one stamp. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "The Dahlak Quest Expedition 1969-1970". | ||||||||||
| 15c | 1969 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from sheet of six w/ "Christmas 1969" o/p in black. | Issued for "The Dahlak Quest Expedition 1969-1970". | ||||||||||
| Various | 1970 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of six different stamps w/ "Christmas 1969" o/p blocked out on each stamp and further overprinted "1970 Starfish Investigation". | Original inscription in top margin of sheet altered by blocking out "...Quest Expedition 1969...." and printing beneath the block "Starfish Investigation". | ||||||||||
| 15c | 1970 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from sheet of six w/ "Starfish Expedition" o/p'd in black. | |||||||||||
| Various | 1971 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of six stamps from Dahlak Quest Expedition of 1969-1970 overprinted as follows: Dahlak Quest inscription in top selvedge blocked out in dark blue and o/p'd below the block, in blue, "Alec Gale Memorial Expedition 1971". | "Christmas 1969" blocked out on each stamp and stamp further o/p'd "Ophthalmic Investigation Team 1971" in dark blue. | ||||||||||
| 15c | 1971 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of six, o/p'd "Ophthalmic Investigation team 1971". | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 297 | 10fr | 28 Aug 72 | Cartoon Turtle | "The Tortoise and the Hare" - tortoise at finish line laughing at hare. | Inscribed "Jean de la Fontaine 1621-1695". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4kr | 16 Jan 02 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet containing ten Scott Denmark #1218's. Noted by Scott but no separate number assigned. | From comic strip "Rasmus Klump" by Vilhelm Hansen. | ||||||||||
| 4kr | 16 Jan 02 | Cartoon Turtle | Postal stationery. Set of four postal cards w/ Scott Denmark #1218 (w/ turtle) imprinted on each one. | Fronts of cards show scenes from four different Danish comic strips. | ||||||||||
| 4kr | 16 Jan 02 | Cartoon Turtle | Postal stationery. Envelope w/ Scott Denmark #1218 (w/turtle) imprinted in upper right corner. | This envelope comes packaged w/ a note card showing cartoon animals on a raft, including a turtle. | ||||||||||
| 5 ore | Cartoon Turtles | Booklet containing five 5 ore stamps. Front and back covers plus inside of front cover, depict four dancing, cartoon, silhouette turtles, in a row, holding hands. Each turtle w/ a single letter on plastron which together spell out "TOMS". | "SKILPADDER" inscribed beneath each row of dancing turtles. | |||||||||||
| SC | 1218 | 4kr | 16 Jan 02 | Cartoon Turtle | Cartoon teddy bear, penguin, pelican, turtle, and seal in boat. | From comic strip "Rasmus Klump" by Vilhelm Hansen. | ||||||||
| SC | 1218 | a | 4kr | 16 Jan 02 | Cartoon Turtle | Block of eight Denmark Scott #1218 plus one central label. | Arranged in three rows of three w/ label in central position. | |||||||
| SC | 1221 | a | Various | 16 Jan 02 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S containing four different stamps depicting Danish comics and cartoons. One is Scott Denmark #1218. | Turtle on one stamp only. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2b | 30 Jul 72 | Clemmys guttata | Minkus Dhufar D 27, o/p "United Nations Day 1973". | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| Various | 30 Jul 72 | Clemmys guttata | Sheet of 8 different stamps including Minkus Dhufar D 27. | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| Various | 30 Jul 72 | Clemmys guttata | Sheet of eight stamps including Minkus Dhufar D 27. Each stamp is o/p in black, either "United Nations Day 1973" or "United Nations 1973". | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| 50b | 30 Jul 72 | Geochelone elegans | This is Dhufar Minkus D 32s/s o/p in black: "United Nations 1973". | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2001 | Clemmys guttata | Sheet of eight stamps including Minkus Dhufar D 27. Each stamp is o/p'd in green w/ a Rotary Club emblem, a Scout emblem, and "Conservation Year 2001". | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| 2b | 2001 | Clemmys guttata | This is Dhufar Minkus D 27 o/p'd in green w/ Rotary Club emblem, Scout emblem and "Conservation Year 2001". | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2001 | Clemmys guttata | Sheet of eight stamps including Minkus Dhufar D 27. Each stamp is o/p'd in black w/ a Rotary Club emblem, a Scout emblem, and "Conservation Year 2001". | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| 2b | 2001 | Clemmys guttata | Minkus Dhufar D 27 o/p'd in black w/ Rotary Club emblem, Scout emblem and "Conservation Year 2001". | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||||||
| MK | D | 27 | 2b | 30 Jul 72 | Clemmys guttata | Adult facing right. | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | |||||||
| MK | D | 32 | s/s | 50b | 30 Jul 72 | Geochelone elegans | This is a small s/s w/ one stamp. | No OFFICIAL stamp issuing entity called Dhufar has ever existed. | ||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160f | 2005 | Colossochelys atlas | Cinderella sheet of four 160f stamps, each w/ a different animal, including one Colossochelys atlas, an extinct giant tortoise that was twice the size of a Galapagos tortoise. | Lower selvedge of sheet inscribed "Coral Calcium". General Baden-Powell in upper left corner of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 160f | 2005 | Colossochelys atlas | Individual stamp w/ extinct giant tortoise from "Coral Calcium" sheet of four stamps. | Boy Scout logo in upper left corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011 | Six Species | Sheetlet of six stamps, each depicting a different species of turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Animals". Lower margin of sheet inscribed "Republique de Djibouti". | ||||||||||
| 50f | 2011 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One hatchling facing left. | |||||||||||
| 100f | 2011 | Graptemys geographica | One hatchling facing right on a green leaf. | |||||||||||
| 200f | 2011 | Terrapene carolina | Semi-dorsal view of adult facing right. | The subspecies depicted is triunguis. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2011 | Pseudemys rubriventris | Large adult female facing three-quarters left w/ forelimbs retracted and head partially retracted. | |||||||||||
| 400f | 2011 | Aldabrachelys gigantea | Pair mating, facing left. | |||||||||||
| 500f | 2011 | Chelonoidis nigra? | One individual facing left. | I.D. uncertain. Carapace shows pyramiding typical of too much protein in diet. | ||||||||||
| SC | 467 | 70fr | 14 Sep 77 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming left underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 705 | 200fr | 1992 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming left underwater. | Stamp inscribed "caret". | ||||||||
| SC | 760 | 60f | 17 Jan 97 | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp from se-tenant strip of three. Shows tortoise and fox starting race. | Legend adapted from Aesop's "Tortoise and Hare". | ||||||||
| SC | 761 | 60f | 17 Jan 97 | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp from se-tenant strip of three. Shows tortoise on road. | Legend adapted from Aesop's "Tortoise and Hare". | ||||||||
| SC | 762 | 60f | 17 Jan 97 | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp from se-tenant strip of three. Shows fox sleeping in shade while tortoise goes ahead to win race. | Legend adapted from Aesop's "Tortoise and Hare". | ||||||||
| SC | 762 | a | 60f | 17 Jan 97 | Unidentified Tortoise | Se-tenant strip of three stamps w/ scenes from legend "The Tortoise and the Fox". Drawing of tortoise in selvedge of strip as well as on all three stamps. | Legend adapted from Aesop's "Tortoise and Hare". | |||||||
| SC | 812 | 250f | 14 May 00 | Caretta caretta | Small sheet w/ loggerhead turtles both on the stamp and on the selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Tortues Caouannes". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 253 | 48c | 10 Mar 69 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Turtle w/ SCUBA diver. | |||||||||
| SC | 297 | 6c | 06 Sep 70 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 300 | a | 6c | 06 Sep 70 | Chelonia mydas | s/s containing Scott #297 plus 2 stylized turtles in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 834 | 2c | 15 Apr 84 | Cartoon Tortoise | Tortoise and Hare from Fable. | Easter Stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 924 | $5 | 11 Nov 85 | Cartoon Turtles | Cartoon turtles in margin of s/s. | Christmas s/s. | ||||||||
| SC | 1146 | 10c | 29 Dec 88 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1479 | 65c | 20 Jul 92 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of 15 different stamps which, together, form an underwater scene on a coral reef. | |||||||||
| SC | 1479 | c | 65c | 20 Jul 92 | Eretmochelys imbricata | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott #1479. | ||||||||
| SC | 1548 | 25c | 26 May 93 | Dermochelys coriacea | On beach, nesting. | |||||||||
| SC | 1549 | 55c | 26 May 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 1550 | 65c | 26 May 93 | Lepidochelys kempii | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 1551 | 90c | 26 May 93 | Chelonia mydas | Nesting on beach. | Eggs visible in nest. | ||||||||
| SC | 1552 | $1 | 26 May 93 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 1553 | $2 | 26 May 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Ventral view of adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 1554 | $4 | 26 May 93 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 1555 | $5 | 26 May 93 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 1556 | $6 | 26 May 93 | Chelonia mydas | s/s w/ hatchling breaking through egg shell. | Many additional hatchlings in background. | ||||||||
| SC | 1557 | $6 | 26 May 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | s/s w/ only the turtle's head on the stamp itself. | |||||||||
| SC | 2085 | $1.00 | 07 Sep 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheetlet of nine $1.00 se-tenant stamps w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 2085 | d | $1.00 | 07 Sep 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Dominica 2085. | ||||||||
| SC | 2086 | $1.00 | 07 Sep 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Sheetlet of nine $1.00 se-tenant stamps w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 2086 | f | $1.00 | 07 Sep 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Dominica 2086. | ||||||||
| SC | 2103 | 25c | 14 Sep 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Scott Dominica #1548 o/p'd "Save the Turtles". | On beach, nesting. | ||||||||
| SC | 2104 | 55c | 14 Sep 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Scott Dominica #1549 o/p'd "Save the Turtles". | Underwater, swimming. | ||||||||
| SC | 2105 | 90c | 14 Sep 98 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Dominica #1551 o/p'd "Save the Turtles". | Laying eggs. | ||||||||
| SC | 2106 | $1.00 | 14 Sep 98 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Dominica #1552 o/p'd "Save the Turtles". | Underwater, swimming. | ||||||||
| SC | 2107 | $4.00 | 14 Sep 98 | Caretta caretta | Scott Dominica #1554 o/p'd "Save the Turtles". | Underwater, swimmimg. | ||||||||
| SC | 2265 | $6 | 18 Dec 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of one stamp inscribed "Caribbean Wonderland" and "Animals of the Caribbean and Central America". | One of two $6 s/s's issued this date. SG lists date as 18 Jan 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 2266 | $1.65 | Feb 2001 | Pokemon Character Turtle | Sheetlet of six $1.65 denoms w/ Pokemon cartoon of "Squirtle" on one. | |||||||||
| SC | 2266 | e | $1.65 | Feb 2001 | Pokemon Character Turtle | Single stamp w/ "Squirtle" from Scott Dominica #2266. | Stamp inscribed "#07". | |||||||
| SC | 2281 | $5.00 | 27 Feb 01 | Sea Turtle Hatchling | S/S w/ 1 stamp. Inscribed "Diving in the Caribbean". Extensive text in right margin of sheet. | Issued for Hong Kong 2001 World Stamp Exhibition. | ||||||||
| SC | 2381 | $1.50 | 29 Jul 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of six $1.50 denom stamps depicting whales. Turtle is in lower right selvedge. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 2618 | $5 | 11 Apr 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Sheet inscribed in red: "The Caribbean welcomes the Cricket World Cup 2007". Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 2692 | 90c | 08 Sep 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming left w/ front flippers in down position. | Background shows green, grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis). | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1161 | 3 pesos | 15 Apr 94 | Puerto Tortuguero | Stamp is inscribed "150 Aniversario Batalla Naval Puerto Tortuguero". | Figure on stamp is the Virgin of Amparo. | ||||||||
| SC | 1242 | $5 RD | 30 Dec 96 | Four Sea Turtle Species | Se-tenant block of four w/ a different sea turtle on each. | Date also reported as 27 Dec 96. | ||||||||
| SC | 1242 | a | $5 RD | 30 Dec 96 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp from Scott Dominican Republic 1242. | Date also reported as 27 Dec 96. | |||||||
| SC | 1242 | b | $5 RD | 30 Dec 96 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp from Scott Dominican Republic 1242. | Date also reported as 27 Dec 96. | |||||||
| SC | 1242 | c | $5 RD | 30 Dec 96 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Dominican Republic 1242. | Date also reported as 27 Dec 96. | |||||||
| SC | 1242 | d | $5 RD | 30 Dec 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from Scott Dominican Republic 1242. | Date also reported as 27 Dec 96. | |||||||
| SC | 1446 | $7 | 2007 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Large outline drawing of dorsal view of turtle on plain background. Contains initials of Dr. Sophie Jakowska, illustrator of children's books. | Inscribed "Dra. Sophie Jakowska (1922-2005) Precursora de la Bio‚tica", "Eretmochelys imbricata" and "Tortuga Carey". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 317 | 45c | 30 Aug 80 | Eretmochelys imbricata | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Pounds | 11 Jan 91 | Unidentified Tortoise | This is a Scottish Local Post stamp, hot-embossed on 23K gold foil. | The date of issue was obtained from an FDC. | ||||||||||
| 5 Pounds | 11 Jan 91 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s containing the Easdale Island gold foil stamp. | |||||||||||
| 5 Pounds | Unidentified Tortoise | This is a Scottish Local Post stamp embossed on silver foil. | ||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 25 Dec 00 | Six Species of Tortoises | Block of six stamps w/ a different tortoise on each. | A Cinderella item. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 250 | 25 Dec 00 | Malacochersus tornieri | From "a" position in block of six. | A Cinderella stamp. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 25 Dec 00 | Testudo graeca | From "b" position in block of six. Image is identical to image on 3000 denom. stamp that appears on the s/s. | A Cinderella stamp. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 1000 | 25 Dec 00 | Chersina angulata | From "c" position in block of six. | A Cinderella stamp. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 25 Dec 00 | Kinixys erosa | From "d" position in block of six. | A Cinderella stamp. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 25 Dec 00 | Geochelone pardalis | From "e" position in block of six. | A Cinderella stamp. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 2500 | 25 Dec 00 | Gopherus polyphemus | From "f" position in block of six. | A Cinderella stamp. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| 3000 | 25 Dec 00 | See Description | S/S w/ an unidentified giant tortoise in the selvedge and Testudo graeca on the stamp. The image on the stamp is identical to that on the 500 denom. stamp on the block of six. Only the denom. varies. | A Cinderella item. It is unusual in that the entire selvedge is perforated, right to the edge of the paper. Date is from CTO cancel. | ||||||||||
| Various | 28 Nov 10 | Chelodina timorensis | Pane of six se-tenant stamps depicting various amphibians and reptiles. | Inscribed " 2010 - International Year of Biodiversity". | ||||||||||
| 50c | 28 Nov 10 | Chelodina timorensis | Individual stamp w/ turtle from sheet of six issued this date. | Anterior half of turtle, facing left. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.97usd | 2009? | Geochelone elephantopus | Postal stationery (postal card) w/ tortoise on imprinted stamp. | Tortoise facing right w/ trees in background. | ||||||||||
| 50 | 2009 | Geochelone elephantopus | Portrait of Charles Darwin in upper half of stamp. Four rectangular pictures across lower half of stamp, one of which depicts a tortoise (Lonesome George). | Additional tortoise in the middle of the numeral "0" in the number "50". | ||||||||||
| $5 | 2007? | Chelonia mydas | Two turtles swimming to right underwater; one in foreground and one in background. | From set of ten marine creatures. | ||||||||||
| Various | 13 Jan 12 | Two species | Booklet of eight stamps depicting fauna of the Galapagos Islands. Sea turtle on one, giant tortoise on one. | |||||||||||
| 75c | 13 Jan 12 | Geochelone nigra | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from booklet of eight issued this date. | |||||||||||
| $1.00 | 13 Jan 12 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ sea turtle from booklet of eight issued this date. | |||||||||||
| SC | 342 | 10c | 1936 | Geochelone elephantopus | ||||||||||
| SC | 874 | 70c | 16 Aug 73 | Geochelone elephantopus | ||||||||||
| SC | 1119 | 50s | 12 Feb 86 | Geochelone elephantopus | Turtle is incorrectly identified by Scott as a sea turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 1281 | 100s | 10 Apr 92 | Geochelone elephantopus | ||||||||||
| SC | 1344 | 600s | 19 Jul 94 | Geochelone elephantopus | Tiny tortoise in upper right quadrant of small logo for "Ecuador Antarctica Program". Tortoise is directly opposite penguin in logo. Inscribed "Presence of Ecuador in Antarctic". | Magnification needed to see tortoise distinctly. | ||||||||
| SC | 1345 | 900s | 19 Jul 94 | Geochelone elephantopus | Tiny tortoise in upper right quadrant of small logo for "Ecuador Antarctica Program". Tortoise is directly opposite penguin in logo. Inscribed "Presence of Ecuador in Antarctic". | Magnification needed to see tortoise distinctly. | ||||||||
| SC | 1491 | 7000s | 03 Sep 99 | G. elephantopus abingdoni | Se-tenant strip of ten 7,000s stamps w/ turtle on one. | Honors Charles Darwin Foundation. | ||||||||
| SC | 1491 | j | 7000s | 03 Sep 99 | G. elephantopus abingdoni | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Ecuador #1491. Head-on photo of adult w/ head lowered. | Honors Charles Darwin Foundation. | |||||||
| SC | 1492 | 15000s | 03 Sep 99 | G. elephantopus porteri | Se-tenant strip of ten 15,000s stamps w/ turtle on one. | Honors Charles Darwin Foundation. | ||||||||
| SC | 1492 | f | 15000s | 03 Sep 99 | G. elephantopus porteri | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ecuador #1492. Head-on photo of adult. | Honors Charles Darwin Foundation. | |||||||
| SC | 1671 | $1.05 | 09 May 03 | Chelonia mydas agassizi | Horizontal pair w/ turtle on one. Inscribed "Reserva Marina de Galapagos". | |||||||||
| SC | 1671 | b | $1.05 | 09 May 03 | Chelonia mydas agassizi | Adult swimming up and right. Inscribed "Reserva Marina de Galapagos". | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ecuador #1671. | |||||||
| SC | 1719 | $1.05 | 23 Dec 04 | Small Stylized Turtle | Many birds, animals, trees, etc. in circular design in middle of stamp. Small turtle at bottom of circle. | Stamp inscribed "Proteccion del Medio Ambiente" and "America '04". | ||||||||
| SC | 1720 | 0.40c | 18 Feb 05 | Chelonoids abingdonii | Photo of tortoise as main design feature plus small stylized tortoise and hammerhead shark in logo in lower right corner. | Wording under logo as follows: "Parque Nacional Galapagos Ecuador". | ||||||||
| SC | 1721 | .90c | 18 Feb 05 | Stylized Tortoise | Marine Iguana is main design feature. Small stylized tortoise and hammerhead shark on logo in upper left corner. | Wording under logo as follows: "Parque Nacional Galapagos Ecuador". | ||||||||
| SC | 1722 | $2.15 | 18 Feb 05 | Stylized Tortoise | Sula granti (Nacza Booby) is main design feature. Small stylized tortoise and hammerhead shark on logo in upper right corner. | Wording under logo as follows: "Parque Nacional Galapagos Ecuador". | ||||||||
| SC | 1723 | $3.00 | 18 Feb 05 | Stylized Tortoise | Frigate bird is main design feature. Small stylized tortoise and hammerhead shark on logo in upper right corner. | Wording under logo as follows: "Parque Nacional Galapagos Ecuador". | ||||||||
| SC | 1724 | $2.00 | 18 Feb 05 | Stylized Tortoise | S/S w/ Swallow-tailed gulls as main design feature. One gull w/ wings outstretched. Small stylized tortoise and hammerhead shark in logo in upper left corner. | Wording under logo as follows: "Parque Nacional Galapagos Ecuador". | ||||||||
| SC | 1750 | 40c | 26 Sep 05 | Chelonia mydas | Block of four containing one Scott Ecuador #1750d which depicts the turtle. | Scott lists date as 26 Sept 05 but an FDC exists dated 26 Dec 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 1750 | d | 0.40 | 26 Sep 05 | Chelonia mydas | Photo of SCUBA diver and turtle underwater. Inscribed "Galapagos", "Tortuga Marina" and "Los Cuarto Mundos". Individual stamp from Scott Ecuador #1750. | Scott lists date as 26 Sept 05 but an FDC exists dated 26 Dec 05. | |||||||
| SC | 1842 | 30c | 01 Nov 06 | Geochelone elephantopus | Horizontal strip of five 30c stamps w/ a turtle on one. | Stamp w/ turtle is Scott Ecuador #1842a which Scott incorrectly identifies as a sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1842 | a | 30c | 01 Nov 06 | Geochelone elephantopus | Adult facing left w/ head turned to face viewer. | Inscribed "Islas Galapagos", "Galapago" and "IMP.IGM -2006". Scott incorrectly identifies the turtle as a sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1913 | 0.40c | 30 Nov 07 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming to right underwater is main design element. | Inscribed "Galapagos" in large letters in lower right corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 1924 | 1.20usd | 18 Mar 08 | Geochelone elephantopus | Tortoise in lower left corner of stamp. Three windmill type electric generators in background. Small map of Galapagos Islands in upper right corner. Inscribed "Galapagos" in large letters in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Proyecto Ealico San Cristobal" in small letters in bottom selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 1934 | 32c | 28 Jul 08 | Cartoon-Like Turtle | Fiftieth Anniversary of the Higher Polytechnic Institute of the Coast. School's emblem is circular, w/ a turtle in the center and it appears twice on the stamp. | Stamp inscribed "50 Anos Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral". | ||||||||
| SC | 1974 | 0.25c | 18 Aug 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Se-tenant pair of 25c stamps w/ tortoise on left stamp and giant panda and cub on right stamp. | Issued for 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ecuador and China. | ||||||||
| SC | 1974 | a | 0.25c | 18 Aug 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Ecuador #1974. | Issued for 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ecuador and China. | |||||||
| SC | 1981 | $5 | 30 Nov 09 | Geochelone nigra | Depicts Charles Darwin, a map of the Galapagos Islands, a volcano, a bird, a cactus and a tortoise. A small additional tortoise in the numeral "0" of the number "50". | Issued for the 200th birth anniversary of Charles Darwin and the 50th anniversary of Galapagos National Park. The tortoise depicted is "Lonesome George" the last living Geochelone nigra abingdoni. | ||||||||
| SC | 1982 | $1 & $2 | 30 Nov 09 | Geochelone nigra | Pane of eight $1 stamps and one $2 stamp showing various flora and fauna. The eight $1 stamps are arranged on a pattern of blue human arms arranged in a "starburst" pattern with the hands interlocking at the center of the sheet. | Issued for the 200th birth anniversary of Charles Darwin and the 50th anniversary of Galapagos National Park. Turtle on circular $2 stamp at center of sheet is "Lonesome George" the last living Geochelone nigra abingdoni. | ||||||||
| SC | 1982 | i | $2 | 30 Nov 09 | Geochelone nigra | Individual circular stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ecuador #1982. | The turtle depicted is "Lonesome George" the last living Geochelone nigra abingdoni. | |||||||
| SC | 2021 | Various | 18 Mar 11 | Two Species | Booklet pane of eight stamps plus two labels. Turtles on two of the stamps. | Each stamp inscribed "Galapagos" near bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 2021 | f | 75c | 18 Mar 11 | Geochelone nigra | Anterior half of one individual facing left. | Stamp inscribed "Galapagos" near bottom margin. | |||||||
| SC | 2021 | g | $1.00 | 18 Mar 11 | Chelonia mydas agassisi | One individual swimming right underwater. | Stamp inscribed "Galapagos" near bottom margin. | |||||||
| SC | 2031 | Various | 20 Sep 11 | Kinosternon scorpioides | Booklet pane of eight stamps w/ turtle on one. Each stamp depicts a reptile or an amphibian and is inscribed "Yasuni-itt" near bottom margin. | Turtle is misidentified on stamp as Chelonoides denticuata. The subspecies depicted is Kinosternon scorpioides scorpioides. | ||||||||
| SC | 2031 | a | 0.25usd | 20 Sep 11 | Kinosternon scorpioides | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ecuador #2031. Turtle facing right w/ a jet black background. Stamp inscribed "Yasuni-itt" near bottom margin. | Turtle is misidentified on stamp as Chelonoides denticuata. The subspecies depicted is Kinosternon scorpioides scorpioides. | |||||||
| SC | C | 391 | 4.20s | 31 Oct 61 | Geochelone elephantopus | This is Scott Ecuador LC3 o/p in red: "Estacion de Biologia Maritima de Galapagos" and "UNESCO 1961". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 719 | 50s | 12 Feb 81 | Geochelone elephantopus | The writing across the bottom of the stamp is normally yellow but a variation exists where the same writing is printed in bright red. | ||||||||
| SC | O | 192 | 10c | 1936 | Geochelone elephantopus | This is Scott Ecuador #342 o/p in black w/ a vertical: "OFFICIAL". | ||||||||
| SC | LC | 3 | 4.20s | 19 Jul 57 | Geochelone elephantopus | Listed under "Galapagos Islands" at the end of "Ecuador" in the Scott Catalog. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1439 | 50p | 15 Jun 91 | Unidentified Tortoise | Many animals w/ prominent tortoise in foreground. | 100th Anniv. of Giza Zoo. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See SALVADOR | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00r | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6061. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 3.00r | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6063. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 5.00r | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6064. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 10.00r | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6066A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 25.00r | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 50.00r | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00 | 2001? | Chelonia mydas | Strip of four (lizard, snake, turtle, snail). | Indigenous Fauna issue. | ||||||||||
| $3.00 | 2001? | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of four. | |||||||||||
| Various | 2010? | Twelve Different Species | Sheet of twelve stamps w/ a photograph of a different turtle on each. Two similar sheets exist. This one has two Geochelone radiata on stamp in upper left corner. | No marginal inscriptions or markings on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 3.0$ | 2010? | Geochelone radiata | Semi-dorsal view of two individuals, facing camera. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 2.5$ | 2010? | Geochelone elegans | One individual, facing right. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 1.25$ | 2010? | Chelydra serpentina | One individual on land, facing camera. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 0.75$ | 2010? | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left, underwater. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 3.0$ | 2010? | Megalochelys gigantea | Two individuals on land, facing right. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 2.5$ | 2010? | Geochelone pardalis | One individual facing left. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 1.25$ | 2010? | Macroclemys temminckii | One individual on land, facing left. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 0.75$ | 2010? | Pseudemys scripta | One adult on log, facing right. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 3.0$ | 2010? | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming three-quarters left. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 2.5$ | 2010? | Geochelone sulcata | Semi-dorsal view of one individual facing camera. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 1.25$ | 2010? | Chelonoidis elephantopus | One individual facing three-quarters right. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 0.75$ | 2010? | Geochelone carbonaria | One individual facing three-quarters left. Very pale in color for G. carbonaria. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2010? | Twelve Different Species | Sheet of twelve stamps w/ a photograph of a different turtle on each. Two similar sheets exist. This one has a Geochelone sulcata on stamp in upper left corner. | |||||||||||
| 3.0$ | 2010? | Geochelone sulcata | One individual facing left. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 2.5$ | 2010? | Pyxis arachnoides | One individual facing three-quarters right. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 1.25$ | 2010? | Malacochersus tornieri | Two individuals facing right, one mounting the other. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 0.75$ | 2010? | Elusor macrurus | Close-up of head, facing camera. Tuft of green filamentous algae on top of head. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 3.0$ | 2010? | Platysternon megacephalum | One individual on land, facing right. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 2.5$ | 2010? | Chelonoides carbonaria | One individual facing right w/ neck fully extended. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 1.25$ | 2010? | Manouria emys | Two individuals facing right, one mounting the other. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 0.75$ | 2010? | Gopherus agassizzi | One individual facing right w/ head turned toward the camera. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 3.0$ | 2010? | Caretta caretta | One individual at water's surface being supported by a man, apparently standing in shallow water. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 2.5$ | 2010? | Indotestudo elongata | Anterior third of one individual facing right. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 1.25$ | 2010? | Asterochelys radiata | Two individuals facing three-quarters right, one mounting the other. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 0.75$ | 2010? | Homopus signatus | One individual, facing right. Two large, yellow flowers in background. | From sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 1.5$ | 2010? | Unidentified Tortoise | A small sheetlet w/ one stamp depicting a two-headed tortoise facing three-quarters left. | Two small cartoon tortoises on either side of stamp, in sheet margin. | ||||||||||
| 3$ | Geochelone chilensis | S/S of one stamp depicting a semi-dorsal view of turtle facing left. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of tortoise inscribed on stamp in red. | |||||||||||
| 3$ | Clemmys insculpta | S/S of one stamp depicting a semi-dorsal view of an immature turtle facing right. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Both stamp and sheet selvedge inscribed "Glyptemus insculpta" in red. Glyptemys is a very old synonym for Clemmys. It is no longer the correct name for this turtle and in addiion, it is misspelled on the stamp and the selvedge of the sheet. | |||||||||||
| 3$ | Cuora amboinensis | S/S of one stamp depicting a turtle facing right w/ head raised. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. | |||||||||||
| 5$ | Clemmys muhlenbergii | S/S of one stamp depicting a turtle facing left. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in yellow. | |||||||||||
| 3$ | Graptemys versa | S/S of one stamp depicting a semi-dorsal view of turtle facing right. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. | |||||||||||
| Various | Unknown | Three Species | Large sheet of ten stamps plus two labels w/ a turtle on each one. There are three different designs on the stamps. Two of them are repeated four times and the third one is repeated twice on te sheet. Chelonia mydas on the two laels. | A tab is attached to each of the stamps and each tab depicts the flag and the coat-of-arms of Equatorial Guinea. These stamps are probably Cinderellas. | ||||||||||
| $3.0 | Unknown | Aldabrachelys gigantea | Two tortoises mating. | From sheet of ten that has flags and coats-of-arms on attached tabs. | ||||||||||
| $2.5 | Unknown | Manouria impressa | One individual facing right w/ body raised well off of the ground. | From sheet of ten that has flags and coats-of-arms on attached tabs. | ||||||||||
| $0.75 | Unknown | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left underwater. | From sheet of ten that has flags and coats-of-arms on attached tabs. | ||||||||||
| Various | Unidentified Softshell | Block of four stamps with a single image of a coin covering all four stamps so that one-fourth of the coin is on each stamp. Turtle is primary design feature on the coin. | Coin is a one-ruble Russian coin issued in 2003. | |||||||||||
| 25ek | Unidentified Softshell | Stamp from upper left position of block of four with one fourth of Russian coin depicting turtle. | Shows left hind leg of turtle and part of carapace. | |||||||||||
| 50ek | Unidentified Softshell | Stamp from upper right position of block of four with one fourth of Russian coin depicting turtle. | Shows left front leg, head and part of carapace of turtle. | |||||||||||
| 60ek | Unidentified Softshell | Stamp from lower left position of block of four with one fourth of Russian coin depicting turtle. | Shows tail and part of carapace of turtle. Also shows small WWF panda logo. | |||||||||||
| 75ek | Unidentified Softshell | Stamp from lower right position of block of four with one fourth of Russian coin depicting turtle. | Shows right front leg of turtle plus part of neck and part of carapace. | |||||||||||
| Various | Eight Different Species | Large sheet of twenty-four different stamps, all w/ photos of tortoises or freshwater turtles. Twenty small pictures of turtles appear in the left and right margins of sheet. | Upper and lower margins of sheet inscribed w/ the scientific names of the turtles on the stamps. | |||||||||||
| 3$ | Chelodina longicollis | S/S of one stamp depicting a ventral view of the turtle in water. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in blue. | |||||||||||
| 3$ | Geochelone sulcata | S/S of one stamp depicting a semi-dorsal view of a young tortoise. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. Scientific name appears in upper selvedge of sheet but species name is misspelled "suicata". | |||||||||||
| 5$ | Testudo graeca | S/S of one stamp depicting a semi-dorsal view of turtle facing left. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. | |||||||||||
| 5$ | Testudo graeca | S/S of one stamp depicting a semi-dorsal view of tortoise facing right. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of tortoise inscribed on stamp in red. | |||||||||||
| 5$ | Testudo graeca | S/S of one stamp depicting turtle facing left w/ head extended. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. | |||||||||||
| 5$ | Cuora trifasciata? | S/S of one stamp depicting an adult facing left and up. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. Turtle is actually Cuora galbinifrons, not trifasciata as indicated on stamp and sheet. | |||||||||||
| 5$ | Cuora trifasciata? | S/S of one individual facing right. Same photograph faintly appears in selvedge, around stamp. WWF symbol in lower left corner of sheet. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. This turtle is probably mis-identified on the stamp and sheet. Actual identity of pictured turtle is unknown. | |||||||||||
| a | 1c | Chelodina longicollis | Ventral view of head, neck, and anterior portion of plastron. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| b | 3c | Chelodina longicollis | Anterior half of adult on log. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| c | 5c | Chelodina longicollis | Dorsal view of adult w/ head fully extended and elevated. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| d | 25c | Chelodina longicollis | Sub-adult on land, facing right, w/ head and neck fully extended. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| e | 35c | Chelodina longicicollis | Two hatchlings; dorsal view of one, the other on it's back. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| f | 50c | Chelodina longicollis | Close-up of hatchling facing left. Head and feet withdrawn. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| g | 70c | Emys orbicularis | Adult facing right w/ head withdrawn. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| h | 75c | Emys orbicularis | Adult facing right, head extended. Bright pattern on shell. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| i | 80c | Emys orbicularis | Adult facing right, head partially extended. No pattern visible on shell. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| j | 1$ | Graptemys geographica | Head of adult facing right. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| k | 2$ | Graptemys geographica | Head and anterior half of shell of adult facing right. | Although the stamp is inscribed Graptemys geographica, this is incorrect. The turtle depicted is most likely Pseudemys rubiventris. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| l | 70c | Graptemys geographica | Adult on land, facing right. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| l | 1c | Malaclemys terrapin | Adult w/ highly patterned shell, facing right. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| m | 3c | Malaclemys terrapin | Adult on grass facing left. Plain, olive-colored shell. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| n | 5c | Malaclemys terrapin | Adult on grass, facing left. Highly patterned shell. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| o | 25c | Testudo hermanni | Adult on grass, facing left. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| p | 35c | Testudo hermanni | Adult on grass, facing right. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| q | 50c | Testudo hermanni | Adult on grass facing toward camera. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| r | 70c | Testudo horsfieldi | Brightly colored immature specimen facing left. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| s | 75c | Testudo horsfieldi | Two individuals: one facing right, one facing away from camera. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| t | 80c | Testudo horsfieldi | Adult facing right. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| u | 1$ | Phrynops hilarii | Adult facing right. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| v | 2$ | Phrynops hilarii | Head of adult, facing left. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| w | 70c | Phrynops geoffroanus | Adult on land, facing left. | Scientific name of turtle inscribed on stamp in red. From sheet of twenty four. | ||||||||||
| SC | 74 | 150b | 01 May 84 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle is lying on its back on the beach, next to a native canoe. | |||||||||
| SC | 230 | 400f | 1998 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant strip of four 400f stamps w/ turtle on one. | Date in selvedge is 1987 but actually issued in 1998. | ||||||||
| SC | 230 | c | 400f | 1998 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Equatorial Guinea 230. | Date in selvedge is 1987 but actually issued in 1998. | |||||||
| SC | 7712 | 1 | 130e | Aug 1977 | Geochelone elephantopus | Airmail s/s. | The Scott catalog uses an entirely different numbering system for Equitorial Guinea from 1972 thru 1978. See 1993 Scott Catalog, Vol. 2, pg. 1095. | |||||||
| SC | 7712 | 1 | 130e | Aug 1977 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp from s/s of Aug 1977. | No separate Scott No. for the single stamp. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2001 | Four Chelonian Species | Pane of four se-tenant stamps w/ a different chelonian on each. Rotary emblem on each stamp. | Declared "illegal" by Eritrian postal officials (Scott Stamp Monthly, Oct 2004, pg.86) | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2001 | Testudo graeca | Adult on land, facing right. Rotary emblem in lower right. From sheet of four. | Declared "illegal" by Eritrian postal officials (Scott Stamp Monthly, Oct 2004, pg.86). | ||||||||||
| 2 | 2001 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Adult on land facing slightly left. Rotary emblem in upper left. From sheet of four. | Declared "illegal" by Eritrian postal officials (Scott Stamp Monthly, Oct 2004, pg.86). | ||||||||||
| 3 | 2001 | Clemmys insculpta | On land, facing right. Rotary emblem in upper right. From sheet of four. | Declared "illegal" by Eritrian postal officials (Scott Stamp Monthly, Oct 2004, pg.86). | ||||||||||
| 5 | 2001 | Geochelone elephantopus | Adult on land facing slightly left. Rotary emblem in upper right. From sheet of four. | Declared "illegal" by Eritrian postal officials (Scott Stamp Monthly, Oct 2004, pg.86). | ||||||||||
| 10 | 2001 | Unidentified Tortoise | S/S of one stamp w/ a tortoise (Homopus?) on a green background, facing right. Rotary International logo in lower right corner of stamp. Three cheetahs in margin of sheet. | A CTO example exists w/ a cancellation date of "05 09 2001". | ||||||||||
| 10.00 | 2005 | 4 Species of Sea Turtles | S/S of one stamp. Stamp depicts Pteraspis, an extinct, armored fish. Four sea turtles in selvedge. No turtles on stamp. | Scout emblem and Rotary emblem on stamp. Almost certainly an illegal issue. | ||||||||||
| SC | 297 | 3Nfa | 29 Dec 97 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane of nine 3Nfa stamps w/ turtle on one. | Pane 1 of two panes issued on the same date. | ||||||||
| SC | 297 | b | 3Nfa | 29 Dec 97 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Eritrea 297. | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Eritria #297. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.60 | 09 Oct 03 | Unidentified Skeleton | Postal card w/ turtle skeleton in cachet. Stamp is imprinted on card. | Issued for 150th Anniv. of the Estonian Naturalists' Society. Imprinted stamp depicts Karl Ernst Von Baer. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 812 | 10c | 15 Dec 76 | Testudo sp. | ||||||||||
| SC | 900 | 70c | 14 Nov 78 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Small silhouette of a turtle. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | Trionyx sinensis | Strip of five stamps o/p'd in black on old Soviet Union definitives. Each new stamp covers four of the old Soviet stamps. O/P'd designs include 3 lizards, 1 snake and one softshell turtle. WWF emblem on each stamp. ID of turtle inscribed on stamp. | Five different strips exist, all w/ the same o/p's, but printed on five different Russian definitives as follows: Scott Russia #4517, 4520, 5727, 5733, and 5984. Region also known as EVREYSKAYA, JEWISH REPUBLIC and BIROBIDJAN. | |||||||||||
| 800 | Stylized Softshell | Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of five created by overprinting old Soviet Union definitives. | Depicts unauthorized WWF emblem. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See EVENKIA | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 344 | 5p | 19 Apr 82 | Stylized Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. | |||||||||
| SC | 345 | 17p | 19 Apr 82 | Stylized Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. | |||||||||
| SC | 346 | 25p | 19 Apr 82 | Stylized Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. | |||||||||
| SC | 347 | 34p | 19 Apr 82 | Stylized Sea Turtle | From Darwin set. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | B | 10 | 10c + 5c | 23 Nov 61 | Unidentified Chelonian | Turtle has characteristics of both a sea turtle and a tortoise. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 12 | 30c+10c | 23 Nov 61 | Unidentified Chelonian | Turtle has characteristics of both a sea turtle and a tortoise. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 2010 | Nine Species | Cinderella sheetlet of nine stamps, each w/ a photo of a different turtle. | Designated as Sheetlet #1 on this web site. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Testudo graeca | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Testudo hermanni hermanni | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Testudo kleinmanni | One individual facing left. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Testudo horsfieldi | One individual facing right. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Pseudemys nelsoni | One individual on a log, facing right. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Pseudemys rubiventris | One individual facing 3/4 right, w/ head withdrawn. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Testudo marginata sarda | One individual facing right. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Pseudemys texana | One individual on log facing right. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Pyxis arachnoides | One individual facing left. | From sheetlet #1. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Nine Different Species | Cinderella sheetlet of nine stamps, each w/ a photo of a different turtle. | Designated as sheetlet #2 on this web site. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene c. carolina | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Emys orbicularis | One individual facing almost directly towards camera. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene carolina bauri | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene ornata | One individual facing right. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene coahuila | Head on close-up of one individual w/ head and neck bent to viewer's left. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene c. yucatana | Semi-dorsal view of one individual facing right and up. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene c. triunguis | One individual facing almost directly towards camera. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene c. mexicana | Close-up of head facing 3/4 left. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Terrapene carolina major | One individual facing right. | From sheetlet #2. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Nine Different Species | Cinderella sheetlet of nine stamps, each w/ a photo of a different turtle. | Designated as Sheetlet #3 on this web site. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys caglei | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Malaclemys terrapin | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys geographica | One individual facing right, w/ head and neck extended and raised. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Pseudemys floridana | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys ernsti | One individual facing 3/4 left. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys flavimaculata | One individual facing left. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys ouachitensis | One individual facing right. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys oculifera | One individual on a log, facing left and downward. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys nigrinoda | One individual on a log, facing left. | From sheetlet #3. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Nine Different Species | Cinderella sheetlet of nine stamps, each w/ a photo of a different turtle. | Designated as Sheetlet #4 on this web site. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Deirochelys reticularia | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #4. The subspecies depicted is chrysea. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Chrysemys picta dorsalis | One individual facing right. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Chrysemys picta marginata | One individual facing 3/4 left. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Actinemys marmorata | One individual facing left w/ head and neck extended and elevated. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Glyptemys muhlenbergii | One individual facing left. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Glyptemys insculpta | One individual facing right. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Graptemys barbouri | One individual on log, facing left. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Emydoidea blandingii | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| 25 | 2010 | Clemmys guttata | One individual facing 3/4 right. | From sheetlet #4. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50c | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Personalized stamps made w/ customer-supplied photographs on attached tabs. At least two different stamps have been produced w/ turtles. | See Appendix VI for images of the two turtle stamps. | ||||||||||
| SC | 164 | 1p | 03 Dec 62 | Stylized Sea Turtles | ||||||||||
| SC | 176 | 1p | 14 Jan 64 | Stylized Sea Turtles | This stamp is the same as Scott Fiji #164 except for the watermark. | |||||||||
| SC | 792 | Various | 26 May 97 | Eretmochelys imbricata | s/s with four stamps which forms a continuous above-water and below-water scene. | |||||||||
| SC | 792 | a | 63c | 26 May 97 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult laying eggs. | ||||||||
| SC | 792 | b | 81c | 26 May 97 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Hatchlings emerging from nest. | ||||||||
| SC | 792 | c | $1.06 | 26 May 97 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Hatchlings entering sea. | ||||||||
| SC | 792 | d | $2.00 | 26 May 97 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult underwater. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.80f | 26 Jun 95 | Cartoon Tortoise | Postal Stationery; envelope w/ tortoise and hare design. | Same design as Scott France #2491. | ||||||||||
| None | 26 Jun 95 | Cartoon Tortoise | Card issued by French Post Office w/ enlarged Tortoise and Hare design from Scott France #2491. | This is NOT postal stationery; There is no postage printed on the card. | ||||||||||
| None | 10 Nov 97 | Cartoon Tortoise | Postal Stationery w/ Tortoise & Hare from Aesop's Fables on front and back of envelope. | No face value on imprinted stamps. | ||||||||||
| none | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Red, non-denominated stamp w/ a modern rendition of Marianne and a customer-supplied phhotograph on an attached tab. | See Appendix VI for an image of this stamp. | ||||||||||
| 1.11 Eur | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Violet colored stamp w/ traditional rendition of Marianne and customer-supplied photograph on attached tab. At least one such stamp has been produced w/ a turtle. | See Appendix VI for image of this stamp. | ||||||||||
| None | Unknown | Dermochelys coriacea | Postal stationery. Envelope w/ Scott France #2892 printed directly on it (w/o a denomination). | "Postage Paid" in three languages inscribed directly under the the printed stamp. | ||||||||||
| 2.80f | Unknown | Cartoon Turtle | Postal stationery. Postal card w/ Scott France #2491 printed directly on it. | |||||||||||
| 0.10 | 1993 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet of ten 0.10f stamps. Booklet cover depicts grapes, a tortoise and a flying donkey. Booklet appears to have been assembled by hand using actual stamps and a cover printed for a specific stamp show. | Front cover of booklet inscribed "Gonfaron - Exposition Philatelique - 3 et 4 Avril 1993" along w/ additional writing. Back cover inscribed "Musee Regional du Timbre". | ||||||||||
| ** | 30 Nov 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet of twelve stamps entitled "2011 - Annee des Outre-Mer" (Year of Overseas Territories) with each stamp representing one territory. Turtle is on the stamp representing New Caledonia and also on booklet cover. | ** Stamps are non-denominated but are imprinted "lettre prioritaire 20g". | ||||||||||
| ** | 30 Nov 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from booklet of twelve issued this date. Depicts a hut, a boat, a turtle swimming near beach and other animals and objects. | ** Stamp is non-denominated but is imprinted "lettre prioritaire 20g". | ||||||||||
| SC | 2262 | 3fr | 14 Sep 91 | Testudo hermanni | This stamp includes a small sketch of the rear view, showing the divided supracaudal scute. | |||||||||
| SC | 2491 | 2.80f | 26 Jun 95 | Cartoon Turtle | Tortoise winning race w/ hare. | Single stamp from Scott France 2491a. | ||||||||
| SC | 2491 | a | 2.80f | 26 Jun 95 | Cartoon Turtle | Tortoise winning race w/ hare. | Strip of six stamps and two labels honoring Jean de La Fontaine. | |||||||
| SC | 2879 | a | .46+.09e | 16 Mar 02 | Cartoon Tortoise | S/S of one semi-postal stamp (0.46 euros for postage and 0.09 euros for the French Red Cross). Turtle in selvedge of sheet; no turtle on stamp. Boy, dog and ball on stamp. | Sheet inscribed "Boule & Bill". Stamp inscribed "Fete du Timbre". | |||||||
| SC | 2879 | b | Various | 16 Mar 02 | Cartoon Tortoise | Booklet of three semi-postals (0.46 euros + 0.09 euros) plus five regular postage stamps (0.46 euros). Booklet cover depicts cartoon tortoise lying on back, laughing. No turtles on stamps. | Booklet cover inscribed "Boule & Bill". Each of the eight stamps inscribed "Fete du Timbre". | |||||||
| SC | 2892 | 0.41 e | 04 May 02 | Dermochelys coriacea | Close up of anterior half of body, swimming right. This stamp is part of a set of four and also appears on Scott France #2895a. | Stamp inscribed "La tortue luth". | ||||||||
| SC | 2895 | a | Various | 04 May 02 | Dermochelys coriacea | Sheet of four stamps with turtle on one. | Sheet inscribed "Animaux Marins". | |||||||
| SC | 3709 | 2.22e | 19 Sep 09 | Stylized Turtle | S/S of two stamps commemorating the botanical garden in Paris. Bottom margin of sheet depicts a turtle partially hidden beneath a pink flower. | Although each stamp is dated "La Poste 2009", the bottom of the sheet is inscribed "Le Salon du Timbre 2010, Jardins de France". No turtles on stamps; on sheet margin only. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 479 | a | 30 Nov 74 | Unidentified Carapace | This is a booklet w/ 8 stamps. The back cover of the booklet shows the cradle of King Henry IV, which was a large turtle carapace. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 512 | 1f + 25c | 02 Dec 78 | Cartoon Tortoise | |||||||||
| SC | B | 512 | a | 1f + 25c | 02 Dec 78 | Cartoon Tortoise | This is a booklet w/ four Scott France #B512's and four France #B513's. | There is also a tortoise on the back cover of the booklet. | ||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 20f | 1964 | Testudo graeca | Three different color essays of this stamp exist (reddish-brown, pale gray, and medium green), but the stamp itself was never issued. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 289 | 18f | 24 Jun 76 | Chelonia mydas | The turtle on the stamp is highly stylized and unrecognizable to species but the name on the stamp itself is Chelonia mydas. | |||||||||
| SC | 432 | 51f | 19 Feb 86 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 461 | 21f | 13 May 87 | Stylized Sea Turtle | The turtle on this stamp is a petroglyph (rock painting) from Raiatea Island. It is crude and highly stylized. | |||||||||
| SC | 470 | 32fr | 14 Oct 87 | Turtle Shell Decoration | The plumed head band on the extreme left side of this stamp is made partly from turtle shell according to the Postmaster in Papeete, Tahiti (personal correspondance w/ D. N. Riemer). | |||||||||
| SC | 657 | 22 & 29 | 04 May 95 | Chelonia mydas | Strip of three stamps and two labels, including 657a and 657b. | A black and white line drawing of Chelonia mydas is on one of the labels. | ||||||||
| SC | 657 | a | 22f | 04 May 95 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up of Head. | ||||||||
| SC | 657 | b | 29f | 04 May 95 | Chelonia mydas | Side View of Adult Swimming. | ||||||||
| SC | 666 | 83f | 12 Aug 95 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle w/ flowers on head and "TAHITI 95" written on plastron. | Issued for the 10th South Pacific Games. | ||||||||
| SC | 724 | 96f | 15 Oct 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle? | Stamp depicts a work of art with two figures made of inlaid mother-of-pearl. These figures resemble sea turtles. | According to the postmistress in Papeete, Tahiti, these figures represent lizards, but they look more like sea turtles. | ||||||||
| SC | 741 | 200f | 18 Sep 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in underwater and above water scene. | Inscribed "Les fonds marins". | ||||||||
| SC | 896 | a | 440f | 27 May 05 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of four stamps (two 90f and two 130f). Large sea turtle in margin of sheet. Sheet itself has a denom of 440f which is the sum of the denoms of the individual stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Fonds Marins: Poissons". | |||||||
| SC | 910 | 90f | 16 Dec 05 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Children's drawing: Sea turtle w/ Santa hat on small island; two reindeer on larger island. | Christmas stamp for 2005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1009 | 100f | 11 Sep 09 | Chelonia mydas | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott French Polynesia #1010a. | Turtle swimming to right w/ its upside-down image reflected in the bottom of the water surface, above the turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1010 | a | 310f | 11 Sep 09 | Chelonia mydas | S/S w/ three stamps showing three different marine animals. Sheet margin shows diver and various marine animals, including a turtle. An additional turtle on one stamp (the 100f value). | Sheet margin inscribed "Plongee, Tortue, Baleine". Each stamp has its own denomination but the sheet has a denomination of its own (310f) in the lower left corner. | |||||||
| SC | 1062 | 100f | 27 Sep 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of twelve Marine Life stamps issued this date. One stamp shows anterior half of turtle swimming downward and left plus small fish and coral. | Stamps were issued in flat strips that can be folded into simple booklets. | ||||||||
| SC | 1062 | i | 100f | 27 Sep 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott French Polynesia #1062. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 388 | 0.54e | 10 May 07 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of five stamps, each depicting one of the Iles Esparses (Scattered Islands), in the Indian Ocean, owned by France. Large turtle in right margin of sheet but no turtles on stamps. | A considerable amount of French text and a map in sheet margin. Inscribed "Iles Eparses" in prominent white writing. | ||||||||
| SC | 420 | None* | 05 Nov 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Large prestige booklet w/ four blocks of four different stamps each, plus the photograph from which the turtle stamp image was taken and a turtle on the outside of the back cover. | * Although non-denominated, the stamps are described as being permanently valid for mailings of less than 20 grams "between bases of the FAAT". They therefore appear to be valid locals. | ||||||||
| SC | 420 | e | none* | 05 Nov 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott French Southern & Antarctic Territories #420. | * Although non-denominated, this stamp is permanently valid for mailings of less than 20 grams between bases of the FAAT. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300f | 2010 | Geochelone elephantopus | S/S of one stamp w/ a tortoise on both the stamp and the bottom margin of the sheet. Darwin's portrait on stamp. | Sheet inscribed "Charles Robert Darwin - 1809-1882". | ||||||||||
| 2300f | 2010 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp from s/s of one, issued for The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin. | Stamp depicts Darwin, a tortoise, a microscope, a butterfly, etc. | ||||||||||
| SC | 842 | 100f | 25 Dec 96 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Map of world w/ tiny sea turtle in Atlantic Ocean. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | Chelus fimbriatus | Cinderella embossed on gold foil. | Embossing is very shallow, making image difficult to see. | |||||||||||
| 1000s | Chelydra serpentina | Cinderella embossed on gold foil. | Embossing is very shallow, making image difficult to see. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 539 | 75b | 27 Nov 84 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming to right. Small picture of man's head in upper right corner. | This stamp was formerly listed as #535 by Scott and was therefore listed under that number on this site. Scott has now changed the number to #539. | ||||||||
| SC | 1111 | 20d | 28 Aug 91 | Cartoon Turtle | Disney s/s w/ three cartoon turtles in border. One turtle's head extends onto stamp. | Sheet inscribed "The Beginning of the Armadillos". Mickey Mouse on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1606 | 3dal | Dec 1994 | Archelon sp. | Pane of twelve se-tenant stamps, each depicting a different prehistoric animal. | Scott lists denom. as 3 dal, Linn's lists denom. as 2 dal. Scott lists date as "1995", Linn's lists date as Dec. 94. | ||||||||
| SC | 1606 | l | 3dal | Dec 1994 | Archelon sp. | One of a pane of twelve se-tenant stamps. | Scott lists denom. as 3 dal, Linn's lists denom. as 2 dal. Scott lists date as "1995", Linn's lists date as Dec 94. | |||||||
| SC | 1623 | 3dal | 20 Jun 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Pane of twelve se-tenant stamps inscribed "The Gambia Marine Life" in the margin. | Turtle on one stamp only. Date also reported as 16 May 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1623 | a | 3dal | 20 Jun 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Gambia 1623. | Date also reported as 16 May 95. | |||||||
| SC | 1741 | 4d | 15 Apr 96 | Pelusios adansonii | Sheetlet of nine stamps inscribed "Wildlife of Africa". | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1741 | i | 4d | 15 Apr 96 | Pelusios adansonii | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Gambia 1741. | Turtle basking on a log. | |||||||
| SC | 1864 | 10d | 28 Jan 97 | Cartoon Turtle | Mickey Mouse being carried in mouth of giant chelonian. | s/s inscribed "The Intelligent Tortoise gives a ride to the Master San Tang. | ||||||||
| SC | 1864 | a | 10d | Cartoon Turtle | Scott Gambia #1864 w/ Happy Birthday Emblem o/p in lower left corner in black. | |||||||||
| SC | 1870 | 1.50d | 24 Feb 97 | Dermochelys coriacea | Endangered Species of the World - s/s I. Sheetlet of twenty different stamps. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1870 | c | 1.50d | 24 Feb 97 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Gambia 1870. | ||||||||
| SC | 1871 | 1.50d | 24 Feb 97 | Geochelone chilensis | Endangered Species of the World - s/s II. Sheetlet of twenty different stamps. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1871 | p | 1.50d | 24 Feb 97 | Geochelone chilensis | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Gambia 1871. | ||||||||
| SC | 2161 | 3d | 01 Aug 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheetlet of twelve 3d values w/ turtle on one. Sheet inscribed "Sea Creatures". | Date also reported as July 1999. | ||||||||
| SC | 2161 | c | 3d | 01 Aug 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Gambia 2161. | Due to a typo, this stamp was formerly listed as SC 1261c. | |||||||
| SC | 2164 | 1.50d | 01 Aug 99 | Chelonia mydas agassizi | Sheet of forty se-tenant stamps w/ a turtle on one. | Inscribed "Ocean World of the Galapagos Islands". Date also reported as July 1999. | ||||||||
| SC | 2164 | l | 1.50d | 01 Aug 99 | Chelonia mydas agassizi | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Gambia 2164. | Date also reported as July 1999. | |||||||
| SC | 2195 | 7dal | 18 Feb 00 | Geochelone radiata | Pane of six se-tenant stamps inscribed "Wildlife of the African Bushveld". Tortoise on one. | This is one of three similar panes of six, issued on 18 Feb 00. | ||||||||
| SC | 2195 | d | 7dal | 18 Feb 00 | Geochelone radiata | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Gambia 2195. | Genus name is misspelled "Geochlune" on stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 2942 | 25dal | 04 Apr 05 | Dermochelys coriacea | Pane of four 25 dal stamps w/ a coastal plant or animal on each. | Inscribed "The Living World of Africa, Along the Shoreline". | ||||||||
| SC | 2942 | b | 25dal | 04 Apr 05 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Gambia #2942. | ||||||||
| SC | 3010 | 25d | 24 Jan 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet w/ four reptile and amphibian stamps drawn by children. Turtle on one. | Inscribed "Kids-Did-It! Designs". | ||||||||
| SC | 3010 | b | 25d | 24 Jan 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Gambia #3010. | Art work entitled "Sea Turtle" by Tyler Overton,, age 10. | |||||||
| SC | 3207 | 25dal | 29 Aug 09 | Cartoon Turtles | Pane of four stamps, each depicting one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. | |||||||||
| SC | 3207 | a | 25dal | 29 Aug 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles showing Raphael. | ||||||||
| SC | 3207 | b | 25dal | 29 Aug 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles showing Leonardo. | ||||||||
| SC | 3207 | c | 25dal | 29 Aug 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles showing Michelangelo. | ||||||||
| SC | 3207 | d | 25dal | 29 Aug 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles showing Donatello. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 144 | 10c | 14 Mar 96 | Mauremys caspica? | Sheetlet of sixteen stamps forming a unified scene in a freshwater marsh. A turtle is shown, half out of the water and half underwater. | The turtle overlaps onto two of the stamps on the sheet (144l & 144p). Mr. Wolfgang Bischoff feels the turtle is Testudo graeca iberia despite the fact that it is pictured w/ half of its body in the water. | ||||||||
| SC | 144 | l | 10c | 14 Mar 96 | Mauremys caspica? | Single stamp from Scott Georgia #144, showing anterior half of turtle, above water. | Mr. Wolfgang Bischoff feels the turtle is Testudo graeca iberia despite the fact that it is pictured w/ half of its body in the water. | |||||||
| SC | 144 | p | 10c | 14 Mar 96 | Mauremys caspica? | Single stamp from Scott Georgia #144, showing posterior half of turtle, underwater. | Mr. Wolfgang Bischoff feels the turtle is Testudo graeca iberia despite the fact that it is pictured w/ half of its body in the water. | |||||||
| SC | 391 | 20d | 30 Jan 06 | Unidentified Turtle | Hand putting postcard in mail box decorated with a turtle. Same as stamp on Scott Georgia #395 except for denomination. | Issued for 50th Anniversary of first Europa stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 395 | 80d | 30 Jan 06 | Unidentified Turtle | S/S of one stamp showing a hand putting a letter in a mail box decorated w/ a turtle. Upper selvedge of sheet inscribed "50th Anniversary of the First Europa Stamps". | Similar to Scott Georgia #391 except for denomination. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 + 25 | 2007? | Giant Tortoise | Postal stationery. Cover w/ surcharged stamp printed directly on it. Stamp depicts doe and fawn. Cachet depicts zebra, elephant, polar bear, tiger and giant tortoise. | Cover commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Hagenbeck Zoo. Stamp design is exactly the same as Scott Germany #B973. Surcharge on stamp is for a fund for children. | ||||||||||
| MI | ** | 9.80DM | 01 Oct 98 | Cartoon Tortoise | ** This item is listed in a specialized Michel catalog of German stamps. The number is PZ6.1./02. It is a mailing label issued by Deutsche Post for prepaying postage on packages up to 20 kg in wt. This mailing label serves the same purpose as a stamp; it verifies that postage has been paid for the posted item but it also has space for the address and return address. | Not a stamp in the normal sense, but it serves exactly the same purpose as a stamp. Tortoise is one of many small cartoon figures on label. | ||||||||
| SC | 2555 | 45c | 02 Jan 10 | Geochelone radiata | Dinosaur skeleton in foreground and photographs of many different animals in background, including a radiated tortoise. Inscribed "200 Jahre Museum fur Naturkunde Berlin". | This stamp exists in two varieties: a self-adhesive sheet of ten and a gummed sheet of ten w/ fossil shells in the margins. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 9 | N413 | 40pf | 16 Aug 77 | Geochelone radiata | This is the famous radiated tortoise that has lived for years in the Berlin Zoo. | Issued for use in the American, French, and British Occupation Sectors of Berlin. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | MH | 2 | ca1 | various | Dec 1958 | Unidentified Tortoise | Booklet w/ drawing of tortoise and elephant's foot on inside of back cover. Same as MI MH2ca2, MH2cb1, and MH2cb2 except for perfs on stamps and design on outside of back cover. | No turtles on stamps inside booklet. This booklet was formerly identified in this list as SC 333a (in part). | ||||||
| MI | MH | 2 | ca2 | various | Dec 1958 | Unidentified Tortoise | Booklet w/ drawing of tortoise and elephant's foot on inside of back cover. Same as MI MH2ca1, MH2cb1, and MH2cb2 except for perfs on stamps and design on outside of back cover. | No turtles on stamps inside booklet. This booklet was formerly identified in this list as SC 333a (in part). | ||||||
| MI | MH | 2 | cb1 | various | Dec 1958 | Unidentified Turtle | Booklet w/ drawing of tortoise and elephant's foot on inside of back cover. Same as MI MH2ca1, MH2ca2, and MH2cb2 except for perfs on stamps and design on outside of back cover. | No turtles on stamps inside booklet. This booklet was formerly identified in this list as SC 333a (in part). | ||||||
| MI | MH | 2 | cb2 | various | Dec 1958 | Unidentified Tortoise | Booklet w/ drawing of tortoise and elephant's foot on inside of back cover. Same as MI MH2ca1, MH2ca2, and MH2cb1 except for perfs on stamps and design on outside of back cover. | No turtles on stamps inside booklet. This booklet was formerly identified in this list as SC 333a (in part). | ||||||
| SC | 665 | 30pf | 10 Sep 63 | Emys orbicularis | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1415 | 50ce | 30 Mar 92 | Kinixys erosa | Date from FDC. | |||||||||
| SC | 1420 | 400ce | 30 Mar 92 | Chelonia mydas | Date from FDC | |||||||||
| SC | 1422 | 600ce | Mar 1992 | Unidentified Turtle | s/s w/ a turtle. | Date from FDC. | ||||||||
| SC | 1630 | 50c | 08 Dec 93 | Stylized Turtle | Turtle and snake on a handcrafted pot w/ lid. Design identical to Scott Ghana #1640a. | Formerly listed erroneously w/ a different date and no Scott no. | ||||||||
| SC | 1640 | Various | 08 Dec 93 | Stylized Turtle | S/S w/ four values (100, 250, 350, & 500c). | The 100c value (Scott Ghana #1640a) has the turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1640 | a | 100c | 08 Dec 93 | Stylized Turtle | One of four stamps on a s/s (Scott Ghana #1640). Depicts a turtle and a snake on a handcrafted pot w/ a lid. | Design identical to Scott Ghana #1630. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 283 | $1 | 01 Jul 76 | The L. C. Tabakea | Design is identical to Kiribati Scott #339, except for the presence of a small silhouette of Queen Elizabeth II on this stamp. | The L.C. (Landing Craft) Tabakea is named after the Turtle God who is believed to support Banaba Island on his back. The craft is used to ferry passengers (up to 200) and freight (up to 22 tons) among the islets that make up the nation's capital, Tarawa. | ||||||||
| SC | 322 | 20c | 15 Jan 79 | Chelonia mydas | Issue date is 22 Jan 79 according to FDC. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 965 | 15.5p | 10 Feb 82 | Geochelone elephantopus | Darwin issue. | |||||||||
| SC | 2013 | *** | 15 Jan 02 | Cartoon Tortoise | Single stamp from booklet of ten, showing a leopard pouncing on a hedgehog and a tortoise. | *** Non-denominated, but pays for first class postage. | ||||||||
| SC | 2016 | a | *** | 15 Jan 02 | Cartoon Tortoise | Booklet of ten different non-denominated stamps illustrating Rudyard Kipling's "Just So Stories". | Tortoise on one stamp illustrating "The Beginning of the Armadillos". *** Non-denominated but pays for first class postage. | |||||||
| SC | 2626 | Various | 12 Feb 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | S/S containing four stamps featuring the Galapagos Islands. Tortoise on one. | Issued for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin. | ||||||||
| SC | 2626 | b | * | 12 Feb 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Stamp w/ giant tortoise and cactus finch from Scott Great Britain #2626. | * This is a non-denominated first-class stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 2626 | e | Various | 12 Feb 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Booklet pane similar to Scott Great Britain #2626. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.20eu | 21 Feb 12 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming almost directly toward viewer. Stamp inscribed "2012" in lower left corner. | From set of ten entitled "Riches of the Greek Seas". Stamp is available from coil or from sheet. | ||||||||||
| SC | 651 | 1d | 20 Jun 59 | Unidentified Tortoise | This stamp shows an ancient lyre made from a whole tortoise shell. | |||||||||
| SC | 1588 | 130d | 05 Mar 87 | Cartoon Tortoise | From Aesop's fables. | |||||||||
| SC | 1588 | a | 130d | 1987 | Cartoon Tortoise | This is the same as Greece #1588, except it is a coil. | No longer listed separately by Scott. | |||||||
| SC | 1675 | 70d | 16 Mar 90 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 2338 | 2.29eu | 27 Feb 08 | Caretta caretta | Steep, rocky shoreline w/ tunnel eroded through rock. Turtle in lower right corner of stamp. Perf 14.25 X 14. | From set of stamps featuring various Greek Islands. This stamp features the island of Zakinthos. | ||||||||
| SC | 2338 | a | 2.29eu | 27 Feb 08 | Caretta caretta | Identical to Scott Greece #2338 except this stamp is perf 13.25 vertically. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | Sea Turtle Symbol | Sheetlet of two stamps. Upper one depicts a symbol of a sea turtle. | Was to have commemorated the 200th Anniv. of signing of treaty w/ Wyandot Nation. It now appears that the issuance of this sheetlet has been cancelled by the Grenada postal authorities. | |||||||||||
| $3 | Sea Turtle Symbol | Single stamp w/ turtle symbol from sheet of two, commemorating treaty w/ Wyandot Nation. | It now appears that the issuance of this sheetlet has been cancelled by the Grenada postal authorities. | |||||||||||
| SC | 301 | 12c | Oct 1968 | Geochelone denticulata | Date of issue is incorrectly listed as Oct 1978 in Scott. | |||||||||
| SC | 534 | 12c | 07 Feb 74 | Geochelone denticulata | This is Grenada Scott #301 o/p: "INDEPENDENCE / 7TH FEB 1974". | |||||||||
| SC | 694 | 2c | 20 Jan 76 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 1132 | 5c | 07 Dec 82 | Cartoon Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 1149 | $5.00 | 15 Feb 83 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ Raphael's painting "Creation of the Animals". | Small, indistinct tortoise in corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 1192 | $2.00 | 19 Dec 83 | Cartoon Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 1192 | a | $2.00 | 1984 | Cartoon Turtle | This is the same as Scott Grenada #1192 except it has the 5 Olympic Rings symbol along the bottom, between the words "Olympics" and "Los Angeles". | ||||||||
| SC | 2582 | $1.50 | 18 Sep 96 | Three Sea Turtle Species | M/S w/ six $1.50 stamps. Three depict whales and three depict sea turtles. The same three species of sea turtles that appear on the stamps, also appear in the margin of the sheet. | The turtles are: Eretmochelys imbricata, Dermochelys coriacea, and Chelonia mydas. | ||||||||
| SC | 2582 | d | $1.50 | 18 Sep 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 2582 | e | $1.50 | 18 Sep 96 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 2582 | f | $1.50 | 18 Sep 96 | Chelonia mydas | Adult Underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 2587 | $1 | 07 Nov 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | s/s of nine se-tenant stamps forming a unified scene. Turtles on two of the stamps. | One of two sheets, issued on the same date, inscribed "Sea Creatures". | ||||||||
| SC | 2587 | e | $1 | 07 Nov 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Depicts anterior 1/3 of turtle; posterior 2/3 on Scott Grenada 2587f. | ||||||||
| SC | 2587 | f | $1 | 07 Nov 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One of two stamps from Scott Grenada 2587, w/ two turtles on it. | Turtles extend onto margin of sheet. | |||||||
| SC | 2646 | $3.00 | 02 May 97 | Chelonia mydas | Front view, swimming underwater. | From six value Marine Life set. | ||||||||
| SC | 2773 | 75c | 19 Aug 98 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of sixteen 75c values w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 2773 | e | 75c | 19 Aug 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Grenada 2773. | ||||||||
| SC | 2850 | 75c | 12 Apr 99 | Caretta caretta | Sheetlet of twelve stamps w/ turtle on one. | Issued for World Stamp Expo '99 in Australia. | ||||||||
| SC | 2850 | j | 75c | 12 Apr 99 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Grenada 2850. | Turtle also extends onto 2850f and 2850k. | |||||||
| SC | 2851 | 75c | 12 Apr 99 | Emydura kreffti | Sheetlet of twelve stamps w/ turtle on one. | Issued for World Stamp Expo '99 in Australia. | ||||||||
| SC | 2851 | k | 75c | 12 Apr 99 | Emydura kreffti | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Grenada 2851. | ||||||||
| SC | 2965 | $1 | 08 Aug 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Tropical fish pane of nine $1 stamps. This is pane 1 of two panes issued at the same time. | Turtle on one stamp only. Date also reported as June 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 2965 | a | $1 | 08 Aug 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Grenada 2965. | Date also reported as June 2000. | |||||||
| SC | 3088 | $1.50 | 01 Feb 01 | Pokemon Character Turtle | Sheet of six $1.50 stamps all depicting Pokemon characters. "Wartortle" is on one. | Inscribed "Season's Greetings 2000" despite being issued in Feb. of 2001. | ||||||||
| SC | 3088 | c | $1.50 | 01 Feb 01 | Pokemon Character Turtle | Single stamp w/ "Wartortle" from Grenada Scott #3088. | Inscribed "#08". | |||||||
| SC | 3496 | $2 | 10 Feb 05 | Archelon sp. | Sheet of four different $2 stamps. Archelon on one stamp and also on upper right margin of sheet. | Sheet margin inscribed "Prehistoric Animals". | ||||||||
| SC | 3496 | a | $2 | 10 Feb 05 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Grenada #3496. | Turtle swimming directly toward viewer. Front flippers extend off of stamp onto selvedge. | |||||||
| SC | 3641 | $6 | 18 Jun 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Sheet inscribed in red: "The Caribbean welcomes the Cricket World Cup 2007". Small turtle on the Coat-of Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 3732 | $2.50 | 21 Jul 09 | Geochelone elephantopus? | Pane of four $2.50 stamps, each showing the same photograph of Charles Darwin but w/ a different animal in upper right corner of each stamp. | Issued for Charles Darwin's 200th birth anniversary. Tortoise looks very much like Geochelone carbonaria. | ||||||||
| SC | 3732 | d | $2.50 | 21 Jul 09 | Geochelone elephantopus? | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Grenada #3732. | Issued for Charles Darwin's 200th birth anniversary. Tortoise looks very much like Geochelone carbonaria. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9 | 16 Dec 11 | Chelonoides carbonaria | S/S of one stamp. Tortoise on stamp facing left plus large head of tortoise in sheet margin, facing left. | Sheet inscribed "Reptiles of the Carribbean". | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 9 | 12c | 29 May 74 | Geochelone denticulata | This is Scott Grenada #301 o/p in black: "GRENADINES". | |||||||||
| SC | 648 | 70c | 15 Apr 85 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle and Diver. | |||||||||
| SC | 779 | 60c | 15 Sep 86 | Geochelone denticulata | ||||||||||
| SC | 798 | $3.00 | 03 Nov 86 | Cartoon Turtle | Christmas stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 1728 | $1.00 | 03 May 95 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant pane of nine stamps, inscribed "Marine Life of the Caribbean". | Turtle on one stamp only. Date also reported as 15 Apr 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1728 | c | $1.00 | 03 May 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Grenadines of Grenada Scott 1728. | Date also reported as 15 Apr 95. | |||||||
| SC | 2042 | 75c | 19 Aug 98 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Sheetlet of twelve 75c values w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 2042 | l | 75c | 19 Aug 98 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Grenada Grenadines 2042. | ||||||||
| SC | 2043 | 90c | 19 Aug 98 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Sheetlet of twelve 90c values w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 2043 | c | 90c | 19 Aug 98 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Grenadines Grenada 2043. | Freshwater turtle on rock ledge over marine environment. | |||||||
| SC | 2068 | $1.00 | 15 Oct 98 | Cartoon Turtle | Strip of five w/ wide selvedge. "Silly Symphony" Railroad. Turtle riding caboose. | 1998 Christmas Set. | ||||||||
| SC | 2068 | e | $1.00 | 15 Oct 98 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Christmas strip of five. | ||||||||
| SC | 2095 | 90c | 26 Apr 99 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult underwater facing right. | Date also reported as May 1999. | ||||||||
| SC | 2238 | $6.00 | 05 Sep 00 | Lepidochelys kempii | Selvedge of sheet inscribed "Fantasy Island", "Animals of the Caribbean and Central America", and "The Stamp Show 2000". Stamp inscribed "Grenada/Carriacou & Petite Martinique". | One of two $6 s/s issued at the same time. Turtle on this s/s only. Date also reported as June 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 2736 | $2.50 | 15 Sep 09 | Cartoon Turtles | Pane of four stamps, each depicting one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. | Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "TMNT" in large letters. | ||||||||
| SC | 2736 | a | $2.50 | 15 Sep 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott #2736 showing Donatello. | ||||||||
| SC | 2736 | b | $2.50 | 15 Sep 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott #2736 showing Leonardo. | ||||||||
| SC | 2736 | c | $2.50 | 15 Sep 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott #2736 showing Raphael. | ||||||||
| SC | 2736 | d | $2.50 | 15 Sep 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott #2736 showing Michelangelo. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 157 | 5c | 20 Jul 78 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 158 | 40c | 20 Jul 78 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 159 | 50c | 20 Jul 78 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 160 | $1.25 | 20 Jul 78 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 172 | $2.00 | 08 Mar 79 | Geochelone carbonaria | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 150 | 7p | 02 Aug 77 | Ancient Stone Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 151 | 11p | 02 Aug 77 | Ancient Stone Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 892 | Various | 16 Feb 06 | Dermochelys coriacea | S/S of two stamps depicting endangered species of the Florida Everglades (Wood Stork & Leatherback Turtle). | A manatee and an alligator appear in the selvedge of the sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 892 | a | 1 pound | 16 Feb 06 | Dermochelys coriacea | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guernsey #892. | ||||||||
| SC | 1024 | 51p | 26 Feb 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Anterior third of tortoise facing left. Inscribed "Giant Tortoise" and "Darwin's Discoveries" in white bar along bottom margin. | From six stamp set commemorating Darwin's discoveries. | ||||||||
| SC | 1024 | var | 51p | 26 Feb 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Vertical s/s w/ ten identical tortoise stamps (Scott Guernsey #1024) arranged in two vertical rows of five stamps each. A picture of the head of a tortoise appears in the bottom right selvedge of the sheet and a paragraph of text appears in the left selvedge. | Commemorates the discoveries of Charles Darwin. | |||||||
| SC | 1027 | a | Various | 26 Feb 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | S/S containing the six different stamps of the "Charles Darwin Discoveries" set. | Each stamp has a white bar across the bottom margin inscribed "Darwin's Discoveries" and the name of the animal depicted. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.50s | Unknown | Cartoon Tortoise | Large cartoon tortoise in center of stamp is main design feature. | From "withdrawn" sheet of eight. "Year of the Child" symbol is on stamp. | ||||||||||
| 200f | 1998 | Dermochelys coriacea | Sheet of twelve 200f values. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 200f | 1998 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of twelve. | |||||||||||
| Various | Unknown | Cartoon Tortoise | Sheet of eight stamps, each w/ a cartoon of a different animal as the main design feature, plus Year of the Child symbol. | Sheet was reportedly withdrawn from circulation immediately after printing when a government official decided the cartoon animals were inappropriate subjects for stamps. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Ten Different Species | Sheet of nine se-tenant stamps w/ a different turtle on each one, plus a Mauremys caspica in background, mostly hidden by stamps, showing in upper, left, and right selvedges. | Date is from inscription on stamps. Pictures are identical to those on a poster printed in Italy in 1993. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Chelodina longicollis | From sheet of nine. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Emys orbicularis | From sheet of nine. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Mauremys nigricans | From sheet opf nine. (This is the form M. m. mutica, which was once accorded specific status.) | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Malaclemys terrapin | From sheet of nine. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Chrysemys picta dorsalis | A poor depiction because of unrealistic colors, but the dorsal stripe is distinctive and this is the taxon identified w/ the same picture on a 1993 Italian poster. | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Geochelone gigantea | From sheet of nine. Identified on 1993 Italian poster as Megalochelis gigantea. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Dermochelys coriacea | From sheet of nine. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Pelodiscus sinensis | From sheet of nine. Identified on 1993 Italian poster as Trionyx sinensis. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 1998? | Cuora flavomarginata | From sheet of nine. | |||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Nine Different Species | Second sheet of nine se-tenant stamps w/ a different turtle on each, plus two more turtles (C. trifasciata and G. elegans) in the background, superimposed on one another. | Pictures are identical to those on a poster printed in Italy in 1993. Each stamp inscribed "Postes 1998". | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Testudo hermanni | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Heosemys spinosa | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Gopherus agassizii | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Pelomedusa subrufra | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Geochelone elegans | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Testudo marginata | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Chrysemys concinna | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. Turtle also known as Pseudemys concinna. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Cuora trifasciata | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2001? | Graptemys kohnii | Inscribed "Postes 1998". | From 2nd sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 5000fg | 2008 | Various Tortoises | Sheetlet of six 5000fg stamps, each depicting a tortoise and a rugby player. Three of the stamps are mirror images of the other three. | Additional tortoises in margin of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5000fg | 2008 | Geochelone pardalis | Tortoise on left, rugby player Bismarck du Plessis on right. | Inscribed "Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 5000fg | 2008 | Homopus femoralis | Tortoise in foreground facing slightly left, rugby player Bryan Habana in background facing right. | Inscribed "Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 5000fg | 2008 | Geochelone sulcata | Tortoise in foreground facing right, rugby player Bakkies Botha in background facing left. | Inscribed "Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 5000fg | 2008 | Geochelone pardalis | Tortoise on right, rugby player Bismarck du Plessis on left. | Inscribed "Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 5000fg | 2008 | Homopus femoralis | Tortoise in foreground facing slightly right, rugby player Bryan Habana in background facing left. | Inscribed "Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 5000fg | 2008 | Geochelone sulcata | Tortoise in foreground facing left, rugby player Bakkies Botha in background facing right. | Inscribed "Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 25000fg | 2008 | Astrochelys radiata | S/S of one stamp that depicts tortoise in foreground facing left, rugby player Schalk Burger in background running directly toward viewer. | Margin of sheet depicts three additional tortoises plus rugby player Jaque Fourie in upper left corner. Denom was formerly listed, erroneously, as 2500fg. | ||||||||||
| 1250fg | 2002 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming left. | |||||||||||
| 1250fg | 2002 | Chelus fimbriatus | One individual facing right. | |||||||||||
| 1250fg | 2002 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming down and left. | |||||||||||
| 1250fg | 2002 | Carettochelys insculpta | One individual swimming down and left. | |||||||||||
| 1250fg | 2002 | Six Species | S/S w/ four stamps. Two additional species of freshwater turtles (unidentified) in right margin. | For species names of turtles on stamps, see individual stamps issued on same date. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 2004 | Geochelone sulcata | S/S w/ one stamp. Stamp depicts a lighthouse and a tortoise. | Margin of sheet depicts a different lighthouse, a shell, and a fish. | ||||||||||
| 400fg | 2004 | Geochelone sulcata | S/S w/ one stamp. Stamp depicts a lighthouse and a fish. | Margin of sheet depicts a different lighthouse, a shell, and a tortoise with a very badly deformed (pyramided) shell. | ||||||||||
| 400fg | 2004 | Geochelone sulcata | S/S w/ one stamp. Stamp depicts a lighthouse and a shell. | Margin of sheet depicts a different lighthouse, a fish, and a hatchling tortoise. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2004 | Geochelone sulcata | S/S w/ three stamps; one w/ a tortoise, one w/ a shell, and one w/ a fish. Tortoise and shells in margin of sheet. | Sheet inscribed "Phares Celebres". Lighthouses on all three stamps. | ||||||||||
| 300fg | 2004 | Geochelone sulcata | Tortoise and lighthouse. | Single stamp w/ tortoise from sheet of three. The same as one of the 400fg stamps issued this date except for the denom. | ||||||||||
| 2500fg | 2008 | Geochelone gigantea | S/S of one one stamp that depicts a giant tortoise in the foreground facing right and rugby player Bryan Habana in upper left corner of stamp. | Margin of sheet depicts two additional tortoises and a different picture of rugby player Bryan Habana. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2005 | See Comment Column | S/S of two stamps (5000f and 6000f) w/ a turtle on each stamp and six different turtles in upper margin of sheet. Sheet inscribed "Animaux Marins - Les Tortues" in top margin. | 5000f stamp depicts Chelonia mydas and 6000f stamp depicts Archelon ischyros. Turtles in upper margin are all sea turtles (living and extinct) except for one freshwater turtle. | ||||||||||
| 5000f | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming up and left. | Stamp identical to that on 2005 s/s but this one is from a set. | ||||||||||
| 6000f | 2005 | Archelon ischyros | Adult swimming up and right. | Stamp identical to that on 2005 s/s but this one is from a set. | ||||||||||
| 5000f | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Block of six stamps in s/s format. All stamps identical to the one on the s/s issued at the same time. Small sea turtles in left and right margins of sheet. | Upper selvedge inscribed "Republique De Guinee" and lower selvedge inscribed "Animaux Marins - Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 6000f | 2005 | Archelon ischyros | Block of six stamps in s/s format. All stamps identical to the one on the s/s issued at the same time. Small sea turtles in left and right margins of sheet. | Upper selvedge inscribed "Republique de Guinea andlower margin inscribed "Animaux Marins - Les Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 450f | 2008 | Terrapene c. carolina | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle facing right. Head and forelegs on stamp, rest of turtle in sheet margin. | This may be a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 25000fg | 2007 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp depicting a turtle swimming left and a fish swimming right. | Selvedge of sheet shows a turtle's head and three large fish plus a paragraph about the turtle in French. Sheet inscribed "Tortues et Poissons" in large letters. Denom was formerly listed, erroneously, as 2500fg. | ||||||||||
| 25000fg | 2007 | Geochelone pardalis | S/S of one stamp showing one fish and a tortoise facing toward viewer. | Selvedge of sheet shows a tortoise facing viewer and three large fish plus a paragraph about the tortoise in French. Sheet inscribed "Tortues et Poissons" in large letters. Denom was formerly listed, erroneously, as 2500fg. | ||||||||||
| 25000fg | 2007 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of one stamp showing a ray and turtle swimming up and to left. | Selvedge of sheet shows a turtle's head and three large fish (including a ray) plus a paragraph about the turtle in French. Sheet inscribed "Tortues et Poissons" in large letters. Denom was formerly listed, erroneously, as 2500fg. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2007 | Sea Turtles and Tortoise | S/S of three stamps. Stamps have same design as stamps from three s/s's of one stamp each (above) except that they are printed backwards so that they are reversed from left to right and the animals are facing in the opposite direction. | Denominations differ from the three stamps on the three s/s's of one stamp each. | ||||||||||
| 2000fg | 2007 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming up and to right, plus a ray. | From s/s of three stamps. | ||||||||||
| 7500fg | 2007 | Geochelone pardalis | Tortoise facing viewer plus a fish. | From s/s of three stamps. | ||||||||||
| 20000fg | 2007 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming right plus a fish. | From s/s of three stamps. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of three stamps depicting various tropical fish. Sheet margins with various fish, a small SCUBA diver and the ventral view of a sea turtle. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| MI | 4235 | 4500fg | 06 Nov 06 | Chelonia mydas | Boy scouts releasing hatchlings at water's edge. | One of two individual stamps from Michel Guinea #BL942. | ||||||||
| MI | 4235 | A | 4500fg | 06 Nov 06 | Chelonia mydas | Boy scouts releasing hatchling turtles at water's edge. | Individual stamp from Michel Guinea #BL952A. | |||||||
| MI | 4236 | 7500fg | 06 Nov 06 | Caretta caretta | Boy scout photographing turtle. | One of two individual stamps from Michel Guinea #BL942. | ||||||||
| MI | 4236 | A | 7500fg | 06 Nov 06 | Caretta caretta | Boy scout photographing turtle. | Individual stamp from Michel Guinea #BL943A. | |||||||
| MI | 6397 | 5000fg | 25 Feb 09 | Pelusios castaneus | Anterior half of one individual, facing right, in foreground. Pale head of secomd individual in background. | From MI Guinea Bl 1663, which see. | ||||||||
| MI | 6398 | 5000fg | 25 Feb 09 | Pelomedusa subrufa | One individual on land, facing right, in foreground. Pale head of a second individual in background. | From MI Guinea Bl 1663, which see. | ||||||||
| MI | 6399 | 5000fg | 25 Feb 09 | Pelohedusa subrufa | Close-up of head of one individual facing left. | From MI Guinea Bl 1663, which see. | ||||||||
| MI | 6400 | 5000fg | 25 Feb 09 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming up and left in foreground. Head of a second individual facing right in background. | From MI Guinea Bl 1663, which see. Stamp is inscribed "Caretta caretta" but the head on the stamp has been identified by George Balazs as a Chelonia mydas. | ||||||||
| MI | 6401 | 5000fg | 25 Feb 09 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming right in foreground, another paler individual swimming right in background. | From MI Guinea Bl 1663, which see. | ||||||||
| MI | 6402 | 5000fg | 25 Feb 09 | Geochelone sulcata | One individual facing three-quarters right/ | From MI Guinea Bl 1663, which see. Stamp is inscribed "Centrochelys sulcata" the genus name used by some authorities. | ||||||||
| MI | 6415 | 2500fg | 25 Feb 09 | Chelonia mydas | Two individuals swimming to right. Inscribed "Les Tortue" in bar at bottom of stamp. | This is the stamp from the s/s designated as Guinea MI Bl 1663 (which see). | ||||||||
| MI | 8610 | 10000fg | 2011 | Aldabrachelys gigantea | Triangular stamp w/ one tortoise facing three-quarters left. | When stamp is upright, base of triangle is down. | ||||||||
| MI | 8611 | 10000fg | 2011 | Astrochelys radiata | Triangular stamp w/ one tortoise facing right. | When stamp is upright, apex of triangle is down. | ||||||||
| MI | 8612 | 2011 | Pelomedusa subrufra | Triangular stamp w/ one turtle facing right. | When stamp is upright, base of triangle is down. | |||||||||
| MI | 8613 | 10000fg | 2011 | Stigmochelys pardalis | Triangular stamp w/ one hatchling tortoise facing right. | When stamp is upright, apex of triangle is down. | ||||||||
| MI | 8614 | 10000fg | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | Triangular stamp w/ one tortoise facing viewer w/ head and neck bent to viewer's left. | When stamp is upright, base of triangle is down. | ||||||||
| MI | 8615 | 2500fg | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | Individual triangular stamp from Michel Guinea BL 1988. | Shows tortoise facing three-quarters right. | ||||||||
| MI | 8616 | 15000fg | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | Individual triangular stamp from Michel Guinea BL 1988. | Shows tortoise facing three-quarters right. | ||||||||
| MI | 8617 | 5000fg | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | Individual triangular stamp from Michel Guinea BL 1988. | Shows tortoise facing three-quarters right. | ||||||||
| MI | BL | 942 | Various | 06 Nov 06 | C. mydas & C. caretta | S/S w/ two stamps, one each of the stamps on the previous two listings, above. | Margin of sheet depicts a seated girl scout holding a sea turtle w/ a band around its shell, two sea turtles, a tortoise, and a lighthouse named "Colombine". | |||||||
| MI | BL | 943 | A | 7500fg | 06 Nov 06 | Caretta caretta | S/S of one stamp w/ a boy scout squatting down, photographing a turtle. Large Caretta caretta in background. | Margin of sheet depicts a boy scout examining a turtle w/ a magnifying glass, a sea turtle, and several freshwater turtles plus a lighthouse named "Leuchtturm". | ||||||
| MI | BL | 952 | A | 4500fg | 06 Nov 06 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp w/ two boy scouts kneeling at water's edge releasing hatchling sea turtles. Large Chelonia mydas in background. | Margin of sheet depicts boy scout w/ right hand raised, numerous sea turtles and a lighthouse named "Cap Recife". | ||||||
| MI | BL | 1988 | Various | 2011 | Four Species | Mini sheet of three triangular stamps, each depicting a Geochelone sulcata but each w/ a different denom. Upper margin of sheet w/ a female Malaclemys terrapin, an unidentified tortoise and three tiny white silhouettes of swimming sea turtles. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Tortues" in small letters. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 5816 | 5000fg | 20 Oct 08 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of six 5000fg stamps with a man's portrait and a locomotive on each. Locomotives along bottom margin of sheet and large sea turtle in upper right corner. | No turtles on stamps. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "John Shedd Reed". | |||||||
| MI | Bl | 1663 | 2500fg | 25 Feb 09 | Four Species | S/S of one stamp w/ two Chelonia mydas on stamp. Sheet margin depicts one Geochelone sulcata, one Pelomedusa subrufa and one Lepidochelys olivacea. Sheet margin inscribed "Les Tortues". NOTE: The sheet margin identifies the tortoise as "Centrochelys sulcata" a name used by some authorities instead of "Geochelone sulcata". | The stamp on this sheet is designated as Guinea MI #6415 (which see). | |||||||
| MI | Bl | 1663 | 5000fg | 25 Feb 09 | Five Different Species | S/S of six stamps, depicting five different species of turtles. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Tortues". Four sea turtles in sheet margin. | Individual stamps on sheet are designated as MI Guinea #6397-6402. See listings of these stamps for turtle ID's. | |||||||
| SC | 1828 | 750f | 18 Feb 00 | Three Sea Turtles | Sheet of eight stamps w/ a wide central gutter, having an overall photomosaic of the Titanic made up of thousands of tiny photographs, three of which depict sea turtles. | Photos of turtles are so small as to be difficult to discern w/ the naked eye. | ||||||||
| SC | 1877 | 750f | 28 Feb 01 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of six 750f stamps w/ a turtle on one. Inscribed "Vie Marine des Tropiques". Image of turtle extends into selvedge. | This is Pane #2 of two Marine Life of the Tropics panes issued this date. | ||||||||
| SC | 1877 | a | 750f | 28 Feb 01 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guinea #1877. | ||||||||
| SC | 1884 | 200f | 28 Feb 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of six 200f stamps. All stamps depict fish but a large turtle appears in lower left selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Bleu Profond des Mers". | ||||||||
| SC | 1890 | 1000f | 28 Feb 01 | Chelonia mydas | Marine Life sheetlet of six 1000f se-tenant stamps w/ turtle on one. This is Pane #2 of four panes issued this date. | Turtle on one stamp only. Sheet inscribed "Vie Marine". | ||||||||
| SC | 1890 | d | 1000f | 28 Feb 01 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guinea #1890. | ||||||||
| SC | 1891 | 1000f | 28 Feb 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Marine Life sheetlet of six se-tenant 1000f stamps. This is pane #4 of four Marine Life panes issued this date. | Turtle on one stamp only. Pane inscribed "Vie Marine". | ||||||||
| SC | 1891 | a | 1000f | 28 Feb 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guinea #1891. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 136 | 25s | 10 Aug 77 | Geochelone elegans | |||||||||
| YV | 522 | 2000fg | 2007 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Mini s/s of one stamp w/ turtle swimming up and to right plus a ray. | Thirty-six tiny pictures of turtles form a "frame" around the margin of the sheet. | ||||||||
| YV | 523 | 7500fg | 2007 | Geochelone pardalis | Mini s/s of one stamp with a tortoise facing viewer plus a fish. | Thirty-six tiny pictures of turtles form a "frame" around the margin of the sheet. | ||||||||
| YV | 524 | 20000fg | 2007 | Chelonia mydas | Mini s/s of one stamp w/ turtle swimming to right, plus a fish. | Thirty-six tiny pictures of turtles form a "frame" around the margin of the sheet. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400fca | 01 Apr 01 | At Least Three Species | Sheet of six 400fca stamps (MI 1584-1589) depicting sea turtles and Galapagos Tortoises. | Fleur-de-lis (boy scout emblem) on each stamp. Large sea turtle forms background for entire sheet. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2009 | Geochelone nigra | S/S of six stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882)". | Tortoise on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 1000fca | 2009 | Geochelone nigra | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from s/s of six Darwin stamps. Tortoise facing left w/ neck outstretched. | Stamp inscribed "Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882)". | ||||||||||
| 500fcfa | 2007 | Geochelone carbonaria | Mini-sheet of four stamps, each w/ a different picture of Charles Darwin and a different animal (tortoise, panda, owl and butterfly). | Issued for the 125th anniversary of Darwin's death. Sheet inscribed "Charles Darwin (1809-1882)". | ||||||||||
| 500fcfa | 2007 | Geochelone carbonaria | Individual stamp w/ Charles Dawin facing left and tortoise in upper left corner. From Charles Darwin sheet of four. | Issued for the 125th anniversary of Charles Darwin's death. | ||||||||||
| 3000fca | 2011 | Four Species | S/S of one stamp. Stamp has one large and five small Asterochelys radiata. Sheet margin has one Kinixys spekii, one Stigmochelys pardalis and one Dermochelys coriacea. | Sheet inscribed "Tartarugas" along upper margin. This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 3000fca | 2011 | Pseudemydura umbrina | S/S of one stamp. One turtle on stamp and four in margin. All five are Pseudemydura umbrina. Sheet margin inscribed "Ludwig Preiss, 1811-1883". | Ludwig Preiss collected the first specimen of Pseudemydura umbrina. This sheet is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| MI | 1584 | 400fcfa | 01 Apr 01 | Sea Turtle & Tortoise | Unidentified sea turtle plus head of Geochelone elephantopus from adjoining stamp. | Depicts fleur-de-lis. | ||||||||
| MI | 1585 | 400fcfa | 01 Apr 01 | Chelonia mydas | Head-on view of adult swimming underwater. | Depicts fleur-de-lis. | ||||||||
| MI | 1586 | 400fcfa | 01 Apr 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Lateral view of adult swimming to left and upwards. | Depicts fleur-de-lis. | ||||||||
| MI | 1587 | 400fcfa | 01 Apr 01 | Geochelone elephantopus | Two adults feeding. Head of one extends onto stamp above. | Depicts fleur-de-lis. | ||||||||
| MI | 1588 | 400fcfa | 01 Apr 01 | Chelonia mydas | Two adults on beach. | Depicts fleur-de-lis. | ||||||||
| MI | 1589 | 400fcfa | 01 Apr 01 | Chelonia mydas | One adult on beach plus posterior half of another individual from the adjoining stamp. | Depicts fleur-de-lis. | ||||||||
| MI | 1702 | 100fcfa | 30 Jun 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Anterior half of turtle, facing right plus sketch of dorsal view. | Stamp w/ plain white background. | ||||||||
| MI | 1703 | 500fcfa | 30 Jun 01 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Anterior half of turtle, facing left plus sketch of dorsal view. | Stamp w/ plain white background. | ||||||||
| MI | 1704 | 750fcfa | 30 Jun 01 | Chelonia mydas | Anterior half of turtle, facing right plus sketch of dorsal view. | Stamp w/ plain white background. | ||||||||
| MI | 1705 | 1000fcfa | 30 Jun 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Anterior half of turtle, facing left plus sketch of dorsal view. | Stamp w/ plain white background. | ||||||||
| MI | 1706 | 5000fcfa | 30 Jun 01 | Caretta caretta | Anterior half of turtle facing right plus sketch of dorsal view. | This is the individual stamp from Michel Guinea Bissau #BL350. | ||||||||
| MI | 2578 | 450fcfa | 15 Oct 03 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Three adults on land, facing away from camera. | Fleur-de-lis in lower left corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| MI | 2578 | -83 | 450fcfa | 15 Oct 03 | Five Species of Turtles | Mini-sheet of six stamps, all 450fcfa. Different photos of turtles on each stamp, along w/ a fleur-de-lis in lower left corner. | Sheet inscribed "As Tartarugas". | |||||||
| MI | 2579 | 450fcfa | 15 Oct 03 | Podocnemis sp. | Two adults on land, rear view of one, side view of the other. | Fleur-de-lis in lower left corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| MI | 2580 | 450fcfa | 15 Oct 03 | Chelonia mydas | Two adults in shallow water. Head of one resting on carapace of the other. | Fleur-de-lis in lower left corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| MI | 2581 | 450fcfa | 15 Oct 03 | Unidentified Emydids | Two adults basking on log. | Fleur-de-lis in lower left corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| MI | 2582 | 450fcfa | 15 Oct 03 | Clemmys insculpta | Adult on log, facing right. | Fleur-de-lis in lower left corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| MI | 2583 | 450fcfa | 15 Oct 03 | Clemmys insculpta | Close-up of head of an adult, facing left. | Fleur-de-lis in lower left corner. From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| MI | 2782 | -87 | 450fcfa | 15 Dec 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Cinderella sheet of six se-tenant stamps w/ marine animals and a small lighthouse on each one. Turtles on two of the six stamps. | Sheet inscribed "GOLFINHOS E FAROIS". | |||||||
| MI | 2785 | 450fcfa | 15 Dec 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Single stamp w/ two small sea turtles from Michel Guinea-Bissau #2782-87. | This stamp is in the "d" position on the sheet. | ||||||||
| MI | 2787 | 450fcfa | 15 Dec 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ sea turtle from Michel Guinea-Bissau #2782-87. | This stamp is in the "f" position on the sheet. | ||||||||
| MI | 3223 | 450 Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming 3/4 towards viewer. | Boy Scout emblem on stamp. | ||||||||
| MI | 3223 | -28 | 450 Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Numerous Species | Cinderella s/s of six 450Fcfa stamps and three labels, all w/ turtles of various kinds. Labels depict two large tortoises, one right-side up, the other upside down. | Boy Scout emblem on each stamp but not on labels. | |||||||
| MI | 3224 | 450 Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Unidentified Tortoises | Two hatchling tortoises emerging from eggs. | Boy Scout emblem on stamp. | ||||||||
| MI | 3225 | 450 Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming directly toward viewer. | Boy Scout emblem on stamp. | ||||||||
| MI | 3226 | 450 Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Adult w/ bumpy shell on land, facing 3/4 left. | Boy Scout emblem on stamp. | ||||||||
| MI | 3227 | 450 Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Tortoises + Kinosternid | Two unidentified tortoises fighting in foreground. Unidentified Kinosternid in pale blue in background. | Boy Scout emblem on stamp. | ||||||||
| MI | 3228 | 450 Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming to left w/ fore flippers in upward position. | Boy Scout emblem on stamp. | ||||||||
| MI | 4808 | 1000fca | 03 Aug 10 | Chelonia mydas | Two individuals; one swimming right near top of stamp and one swimming left near bottom of stamp. | This is the individual stamp w/ turtles from MI Guinea-Bissau Bl 806 (which see). | ||||||||
| MI | 5025 | 350fca | 28 Oct 10 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming down and right. | Background color of stamp is rose. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of six). | ||||||||
| MI | 5026 | 350fca | 28 Oct 10 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming down and right. | Background color of stamp is yellow. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of six). | ||||||||
| MI | 5027 | 500fca | 28 Oct 10 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming down and right. | Background color of stamp is lavender. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of six). | ||||||||
| MI | 5028 | 500fca | 28 Oct 10 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming down and left. | Background color of stamp is light green. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of six). | ||||||||
| MI | 5029 | 700fca | 28 Oct 10 | Lepidochelys kempii | One inividual swimming left. | Background color of stamp is pinkish-lavender. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of six). | ||||||||
| MI | 5030 | 900fca | 28 Oct 10 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming down and left. | Background color of stamp is yellow-green. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of six). | ||||||||
| MI | 5031 | 1500fca | 28 Oct 10 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming right and slightly downward. | Background color on stamp is pink. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of two). | ||||||||
| MI | 5032 | 1500fca | 28 Oct 10 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming right and slightly downward. | Background color of stamp is yellow-green. From Guinea-Bissau MI BL 867 (sheet of two). | ||||||||
| MI | BL | 350 | 5000fcfa | 30 Jun 01 | Caretta caretta | S/S w/ one stamp depicting anterior half of turtle facing right plus sketch of dorsal view. Individual stamp is Michel Guinea Bissau #1706. | Additional large turtle in margin of sheet. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 807 | 3200r | 2010 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet depicting stamps of eight different countries, each w/ a picture of a different animal. The denominiations of each of the eight depicted stamps is obiterated w/ a horiz. green bar. | One of the stamps depicted in the margin is Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Scott #327 which shows a turtle swimming to right. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 867 | ** | Various | 28 Oct 10 | Six Diff. Sea Turtles | Sheet of six stamps w/ a different sea turtle on each. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Tartarugas". | ** Complete Michel number for this sheet is 5025-5030 BL 867. | ||||||
| MI | BL | 867 | ** | 1500fca | 28 Oct 10 | Caretta caretta | S/S of two 1500fca stamps. One turtle on each stamp plus two more in upper margin. The larger turtle in the upper margin is identified as Lagothrix flavicauda which is a monkey. | ** Complete Michel number for this sheet is "5031-5032 BL 867". | ||||||
| MI | Bl | 465 | 3000fcfa | 15 Dec 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cinderella s/s of one stamp. Fish and small lighthouse on stamp. Margin shows undersea scene w/ fish and swimming sea turtle. | Sheet inscribed "PEIXES E FAROIS". | |||||||
| MI | Bl | 466 | 3000fcfa | 15 Dec 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cinderella s/s of one stamp. Dolphin and lighthouse on stamp. Margin shows undersea scene w/ dolphins and a sea turtle, apparently resting on the bottom. | Sheet inscribed "GOLFHINOS E FAROIS". | |||||||
| MI | Bl | 525 | 2500fcfa | 15 Jul 05 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp. Stamp depicts two submarines. Selvedge depicts a cut-away view of a submarine, a lighthouse, a bird, porpoises, a manatee, and a turtle. No turtles on stamp. | Top of sheet inscribed "II Guerra Mundial - Submarinos". | |||||||
| MI | Bl | 538 | 2500Fcfa | 25 Oct 05 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Cinderella s/s of one stamp w/ sea turtle swimming to left underwater. Large selvedge depicts tortoises and a freshwater turtle laying eggs. | Sheet inscribed "Tartarugas". | |||||||
| MI | Bl | 806 | Various | 03 Aug 10 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of five stamps and one label. Stamps depict various endangered reptiles and mammals. Turtles on one stamp only. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Animais Postos Em Perigo". | The five stmps on the sheet are designated as MI Guinea-Bissau #4804-4808. | |||||||
| SC | 995 | Various | 1997 | Chelonia mydas | Block of four w/ a different endangered animal on each. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 995 | c | 10,000p | 1997 | Chelonia mydas | Adult underwater swimming down & to right. | ||||||||
| SG | 1373 | 150FCA | 18 Dec 02 | Pelusios castaneus | Adult facing left w/ white background. | From set of four reptile stamps. Stanley Gibbons lists species as Pelusios suniger (sic) but Mr. Nils Boysen has identified it as Pelusios castaneus. Date has also been reported as 9 Dec 02. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | MI Guyana #3831BA on s/s w/ white border containing a fleur-de-lis. | Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | MI Guyana #3830BA on s/s w/ white border containing a fleur-de-lis. | Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | One MI Guyana #3830BA and one MI Guyana #3831BA on a single s/s w/ a night view of Genova in border. | Date from FDC. | ||||||||||
| $600 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | Se-tenant pair of gold foil stamps on s/s, rouletted horizontally in center. Tortoise in margin of sheet. | Ten insects on the stamp itself. | ||||||||||
| $600 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | Se-tenant pair of silver foil stamps on s/s, rouletted horizontally in center. Tortoise in margin of sheet. | Ten insects on the stamp itself. | ||||||||||
| $300 | 05 Sep 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp from Scott Guyana 2980. | |||||||||||
| $600 | Unidentified Tortoise | Embossed gold foil stamp on s/s w/ white border containing a Fleur de Lis and the words "PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT" in upper right corner. | ||||||||||||
| $600 | Unidentified Tortoise | Embossed silver foil stamp on white s/s w/ Fleur de Lis and the words "PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT" in upper right corner. | ||||||||||||
| $5 | 20 Nov 96 | Cartoon Turtles | Sheet of eight stamps plus one label w/ pictures identical to Guyana Scott #2917 except that stamp #2917e (the central stamp) is replaced on this sheet w/ a non-denominated label. | Sheet is footnoted by Scott but no separate number is assigned. | ||||||||||
| $5 | 20 Nov 96 | Cartoon Turtles | Single stamp w/ turtles from sheet of eight stamps plus one label. It is identical to Scott Guyana 2917g except for the denomination. | Because a label replaces 2917e on this sheet, the turtle stamp falls in the "f" position instead of the "g" position. | ||||||||||
| MI | 3830 | B | $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | Identical to Michel #3830BA, but imperf. | ||||||||
| MI | 3830 | BA | $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | Embossed on gold foil. Depicts a small tortoise and many other animals. Die-cut wavy perfs. | Inscribed "World Thematic Exhibition". | |||||||
| MI | 3831 | B | $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | Identical to Michel #3831BA, but imperf. | ||||||||
| MI | 3831 | BA | $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | Embossed on silver foil. Depicts small tortoise and many other animals. Die-cut wavy perfs. | Inscribed "World Thematic Exhibition". | |||||||
| MI | 4123 | BA | $600 | 30 Mar 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Embossed on gold foil. Depicts a small sea turtle and other sea creatures. | Date also reported as 28 Dec 92. | |||||||
| MI | 4124 | BA | $600 | 30 Mar 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Embossed on silver foil. Depicts small sea turtle and other sea creatures. | Date also reported as 28 Dec 92. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 191 | B | $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | MI Guyana #3830B on s/s w/ night view of Genova in border. | Inscribed "World Thematic Exhibition". | ||||||
| MI | BL | 192 | B | $600 | 16 Jun 92 | Unidentified Tortoise | MI Guyana #3831B on s/s w/ night view of Genova in border. | Inscribed "World Thematic Exhibition". | ||||||
| MI | BL | 228 | $600 | 16 Dec 92 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ 4 stamps (2 owls, a butterfly, and a turtle). There are no inscriptions on the individual stamps, but in the center of the sheet, extending onto the corners of all 4 stamps, is a logo, the word "GUYANA", and "$600", embossed in gold. | Imperf. sheet w/o denoms. on individual stamps; one denom for entire sheet. Issued for "Genova '92". | |||||||
| MI | BL | 229 | $600 | 16 Dec 92 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ 4 stamps (2 owls, a butterfly, and a turtle). There are no inscriptions on the individual stamps, but in the center of the sheet, extending onto the corners of all 4 stamps, is a logo, the word "GUYANA", and "$600", embossed in silver. | Imperf. sheet w/o denoms. on individual stamps; one denom. for entire sheet. Issued for "Genova '92". | |||||||
| MI | BL | 248 | $600 | 30 Mar 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ MI Guyana #4123BA. The stamp depicts a turtle and there is a turtle in the selvedge. | Date also reported as 28 Dec 92. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 249 | $600 | 30 Mar 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ MI Guyana #4124BA. The stamp depicts a turtle and there is a turtle in the selvedge. | Date also reported as 28 Dec 92. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 254 | $600 | 30 Mar 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ MI Guyana #4123BA. Penguins in margin w/ heads in upper selvedge and feet in lower selvedge. | Gold foil stamp. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 255 | $600 | 30 Mar 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ MI Guyana #4124BA. Penguins in margin w/ heads in upper selvedge and feet in lower selvedge. | Silver foils stamp. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 307 | $600 | 01 Sep 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | Gold foil tortoise stamp on s/s w/ a view of Genova Harbor and two ships. | Very small tortoise. No marginal inscriptions. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 308 | $600 | 01 Sep 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | Silver foil tortoise stamp on s/s w/ a view of Genova Harbor and two ships. | Very small tortoise. No marginal inscriptions. | |||||||
| MI | BL | 385 | $600 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoises | s/s w/ Flemish Painting: Noah's Ark, w/ tortoises in foreground. No turtles on stamp. A flown cover is postmarked 17 Mar 94. | Stamp embossed on Gold Foil. Inscribed "The Year of the Dog". | |||||||
| MI | BL | 386 | $600 | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoises | s/s w/ Flemish Painting: Noah's Ark, w/ tortoises in foreground. No turtles on stamp. A flown cover is postmarked 17 Mar 94. | Stamp embossed on silver foil. Inscribed "The Year of the Dog". | |||||||
| SC | 268 | 15c | 15 Feb 78 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 722 | 60c | 15 Nov 83 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Guyana #268 w/ the "15c" blocked out w/ horiz. black lines and o/p "60" in black in upper right corner. | |||||||||
| SC | 2381 | $12.80 | 1991 | Dermatemys mawii | Sheetlet of 20 different stamps, one of which has the turtle. | This is a renumbering by Scott. It was formerly Scott Guyana 905. | ||||||||
| SC | 2381 | s | $12.80 | 1991 | Dermatemys mawii | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Guyana #2381. | This is a renumbering by Scott. It was formerly Scott Guyana #905s. | |||||||
| SC | 2917 | $30 | 23 Feb 95 | Cartoon Turtles | Sheet of nine $30 stamps depicting Disney characters as workers w/ various animals. Upper margin inscribed "Mickey's Animal Workers". Lower margin inscribed "Disney Characters at Work". | Similar to a sheet of eight $5 stamps having identical pictures as the stamps on this sheet but with the central stamp (#2917e) replaced by a non-denominated label. | ||||||||
| SC | 2917 | g | $30 | 23 Feb 95 | Cartoon Turtles | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guyana #2917. | Depicts Mickey Mouse as a pet shop keeper w/ two small turtles in foreground. | |||||||
| SC | 2976 | Various | 05 Sep 95 | Chelonia mydas | m/s of four stamps w/ turtle on one only. | Incorrectly listed by Linn's under GRENADA GRENADINES w/ issue date of May 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 2976 | b | $35 | 05 Sep 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guyana 2976. | Incorrectly listed by Linn's under GRENADA GRENADINES w/ issue date of May 95. | |||||||
| SC | 2978 | $60 | 05 Sep 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | m/s of nine stamps w/ turtle on one only. | Incorrectly listed by Linn's under GRENADA GRENADINES w/ issue date of May 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 2978 | d | $60 | 05 Sep 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guyana 2978. | Incorrectly listed by Linn's under GRENADA GRENADINES w/ issue date of May 95. | |||||||
| SC | 2980 | $300 | 05 Sep 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | s/s w/ one stamp and extensive notes in margin. | Incorrectly listed by Linn's under GRENADA GRENADINES w/ issue date of May 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 2985 | $8 | 1995 | Cartoon Turtle | Disney Pocahontas sheet of nine w/ three turtles on one stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 2985 | e | $8 | 1995 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp w/ three turtles from Disney Pocahontas sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 3135 | $80 | 12 Feb 97 | Mythological Turtle | Pane #2 of three panes issued on this date for Hong Kong 97. This pane has four stamps, each w/ a different mythological creature. | Turtle on one stamp only. Sheet inscribed "Passage to Destiny". | ||||||||
| SC | 3135 | a | $80 | 12 Feb 97 | Mythological Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guyana 3135. | Issued for Hong Kong 97. | |||||||
| SC | 3373 | $100 | 01 Mar 99 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of five $100 stamps in a horiz. row. Inscribed "Robin Hood Train" and "A Philatelic Ride Through Sherwood Forest". | Disney characters. | ||||||||
| SC | 3373 | e | $100 | 01 Mar 99 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle and rabbit family riding in a railroad car w/ a thatched roof and a chimney. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guyana 3373. | |||||||
| SC | 3374 | $100 | 01 Mar 99 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S sheet of five stamps in a horiz. row. Inscribed "Diamond Mine Railroad" and "Snow White's Philatelic Ride Through the Diamond Mine". | Disney characters. | ||||||||
| SC | 3374 | d | $100 | 01 Mar 99 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle and other characters from Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" riding on a railroad car. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guyana 3374. | |||||||
| SC | 3481 | $80 | 15 May 00 | Chelonia mydas | One of three panes of eight se-tenant, $80 stamps issued this date. Turtle on one stamp only. | Inscribed "Tropical Treasures of the Sea". Date also reported as 1 May 00. | ||||||||
| SC | 3481 | g | $80 | 15 May 00 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Guyana 3481. | ||||||||
| SC | 3608 | $400 | 28 Mar 01 | Cartoon Tortoise | S/S of one stamp featuring "Hello Kitty" a Japanese cartoon character. Prominent tortoise in selvedge. No turtle on stamp. Represents Japanese fairy tale: The Fisherman. | From set of twelve s/s's, all featuring "Hello Kitty" & all representing fairy tales. Six sheets inscribed in English and six in Japanese. | ||||||||
| SC | 3884 | $160 | 10 Jan 05 | Geochelone carbonaria | Sheetlet of four se-tenant stamps depicting red-footed tortoise, boa, iguana and dwarf caiman. | Inscribed "Reptiles of South America". | ||||||||
| SC | 3884 | a | $160 | 10 Jan 05 | Geochelone carbonaria | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Guyana #3884. | ||||||||
| SC | 3983 | $500 | 28 Mar 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Sheet inscribed in red: "The Caribbean welcomes the Cricket World Cup 2007". Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. Flag. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 475 | 5c | 04 Apr 61 | Map of Tortuga Island | ||||||||||
| SC | 484 | 50c | 10 May 62 | Map of Tortuga Island | Scott Haiti #475 w/ three o/p's as follows: (1) "EXPLORATION SPATIALE - JOHN GLENN, (2) Space Capsule, and (3) 50c revaluation. | |||||||||
| SC | 485 | 1.50g | 10 may 62 | Map of Tortuga Island | Scott Haiti #475 w/ three o/p's as follows: (1) "EXPLORATION SPATIALE - JOHN GLENN", (2) A Space Capsule, and (3) revaluation to 1.50g. | |||||||||
| SC | C | 182 | 1g | 04 Apr 61 | Map of Tortuga Island | |||||||||
| SC | C | 186 | 1g | 10 May 62 | Map of Tortuga Island | Scott Haiti #C182 w/ two o/p's as follows: (1) "EXPLORATION SPATIALE - JOHN GLENN, and (2) A Space Capsule. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 187 | 2g | 10 May 62 | Map of Tortuga Island | Scott Haiti #C182 w/ three o/p's as follows: (1) "EXPLORATION SPATIALE - JOHN GLENN, (2) A Space Capsule, and (3) revaluation to 2g. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.- | 2001? | Pokemon Character Turtle | Cinderella S/S of nine 5.- denoms w/ a different Pokemon character on each. | Stamp in "a" position depicts "Squirtle". Each stamp inscribed "2000". | ||||||||||
| 5.- | 2001? | Pokemon Character Turtle | Single stamp w/ "Squirtle" from sheet of nine. | Cinderella. Stamp inscribed "2000". | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | C | 164 | 16c | 20 Oct 47 | Ancient Stone Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | C | 165 | 22c | 20 Oct 47 | Ancient Stone Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | C | 166 | 40c | 20 Oct 47 | Ancient Stone Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | C | 167 | 1l | 20 Oct 47 | Ancient Stone Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | C | 168 | 2l | 20 Oct 47 | Ancient Stone Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | C | 169 | 5l | 20 Oct 47 | Ancient Stone Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | C | 181 | 16c | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C164 o/p in carmine: "U.P.U. / 75 Aniversario / 1874-1949". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 181 | a | 16c | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | This is Honduras C181 w/ an inverted o/p. | |||||||
| SC | C | 182 | 22c | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #165 o/p in carmine: "U.P.U. / 75 Aniversario / 1874-1949". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 182 | a | 22c | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | This is Honduras C182 w/ an inverted o/p. | |||||||
| SC | C | 183 | 40c | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C166 o/p in carmine: "U.P.U. / 75 Aniversario / 1874-1949". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 184 | 1l | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C167 o/p in carmine: "U.P.U. / 75 Aniversario / 1874-1949". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 185 | 2l | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C168 o/p in carmine: "U.P.U. / 75 Aniversario / 1874-1949". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 185 | a | 2l | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | This is Honduras C185 w/ an inverted o/p. | |||||||
| SC | C | 186 | 5l | 26 Feb 51 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C169 o/p in carmine: "U.P.U. / 75 Aniverario / 1874-1949". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 351 | 12c | 1964 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C165 o/p in black: "L. 0.12". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 353 | 30c | 1964 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C167 o/p in black: "L. 0.30". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 354 | 40c | 1965 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C168 o/p in black: "L. 0.40". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 379 | 2l | 20 Dec 65 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C168 o/p in black: "IN MEMORIUM /Sir Winston Churchill / 1874-1965". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 544 | 1.00l | 28 Jun 74 | Ancient Stone Turtle | Honduras #C168 o/p in black: "1L". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 1073 | Various | 07 Apr 00 | Rhinoclemmys? sp. | Sheet of twenty stamps depicting various musical instruments. Sheet inscribed "Instrumentos Musicales" and "Autoctonos Mesoamericanos". | Turtle shell on one stamp only. | |||||||
| SC | C | 1073 | c | 1.40l | 07 Apr 00 | Rhinoclemmys? sp. | Single stamp w/ turtle shell instrument from Scott Honduras #C1073. | Stamp inscribed "Ayotl". | ||||||
| SC | C | 957 | 1.40 l | 10 Oct 95 | Kinosternon scorpioides | Photograph of old adult out of water. | Part of Conservation Ecology set. | |||||||
| SC | C | 1038 | L20 + 2 | 31 Jul 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Size of small s/s, but stamp is not deliniated from selvedge. Described by Scott as "Imperf." | Air Mail Stamp. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Various | 30 Mar 06 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet of six stamps, each w/ a dressed teddy bear and an attached label w/ an unclothed teddy bear. Same designs as Scott Hong Kong #1181a and 1181b. | Back pages of booklet contain self-adhesive, "peelables" of various items of clothing and accessories such as eyeglasses, neckties and feather plumes for dressing the bears on the labels, much like paper dolls. Scott has assigned a number to the booklet pane (#1181a) but not to the entire booklet. | |||||||||
| SC | 1181 | $5 | 30 Mar 06 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from either Scott Hong Kong #1181a or 1181b. Dressed teddy bear w/ small turtle in bottom right corner. | Stamp inscribed "Dress Bear Up" along bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 1181 | a | Various | 30 Mar 06 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet pane containing one each of Scott Hong Kong #1180 and #1181. | Small turtle in lower right corner of #1181. | |||||||
| SC | 1181 | b | Various | 30 Mar 06 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of six stamps (including #1181) plus one label. Each stamp w/ a dressed teddy bear. | Sheet inscribed "Dress Bear Up" in central, horizontal gutter. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 3040 | 6fo | 15 Dec 86 | Emys orbicularis | ||||||||||
| SC | 3104 | 4fo | 11 Dec 87 | Cartoon Tortoise | Tortoise & Hare Fable. | |||||||||
| SC | 3193 | 10fo | 26 Jul 89 | Emys orbicularis | ||||||||||
| SC | 3759 | 70ft | 2001 | Testudo hermanni | Dorsal view. | Small, pale globe in upper right corner, showing Europe. | ||||||||
| SC | 3851 | 500fo | 09 May 03 | Emys orbicularis | Mini-sheet of one stamp. Large spider on stamp. Turtle, egrets and dragonflies in border of sheet. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 4083 | 100ft | 02 Sep 08 | Cartoon Turtle | Cartoon turtle visiting a museum w/ other cartoon animals. | Characters are from a board game called Philavillage. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 11 | Cartoon Turtle | Depicts cartoon tortoise and geese from Panchatantra animal fable. | Stamp has a se-tenant label that can be personalized. | |||||||||||
| 15.00r | 02 Aug 08 | Geochelone gigantea | Sheet of thirteen Scott India #2250 plus a large tortoise in background "behind" the stamps, in the sheet margin. | Sheet inscribed "Aldabra Giant Tortoise". Tortoise on each stamp is facing almost directly toward viewer. | ||||||||||
| 5.00r | 02 Aug 08 | Geochelone gigantea | Sheet of thirteen Scott India #2249 w/ a tortoise on each plus a large tortoise in background, "behind" the stamps, in the sheet margin. | Sheet inscribed "Aldabra Giant Tortoise". Tortoise on each stamp facing left. | ||||||||||
| Various | 02 Aug 08 | Geochelone gigantea | Sheet of thirteen octagonal stamps w/ a tortoise on each plus a large tortoise in background, "behind" the stamps, in the sheet margin. | Sheet contains five Scott India #2250 and eight Scott India #2249. | ||||||||||
| Various | 02 Aug 08 | Geochelone gigantea | Sheet of thirteen octagonal stamps w/ a tortoise on each plus a large tortoise in background, "behind" the stamps, in the sheet margin. | Sheet contains five Scott India #2249 and eight Scott India #2250. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1802 | 3r | 29 Jan 00 | Batagur baska | Adult on land. | Issued for Millepex 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1803 | 3r | 29 Jan 00 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Adult on beach. | Issued for Millepex 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1853 | Various | 15 Oct 00 | Stylized Turtles | Se-tenent pair w/ single, intricate work of art covering both stamps. Tiny turtle in lower corner of each stamp, on either side of the vertical row of perfs. | Inscribed "Madhubani-Mithila Painting". Tiny inscription of "2000" in selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 1853 | a | 5.00r | 15 Oct 00 | Stylized Turtle | Left half of se-tenent pair. | Tiny turtle in extreme lower right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 1853 | b | 10.00r | 15 Oct 00 | Stylized Turtle | Right half of se-tenent pair. | Tiny turtle in extreme lower left corner. | |||||||
| SC | 1923 | 4.00r | 17 Oct 01 | Cartoon Turtle | Se-tenant pair of two different size stamps illustrating the Panchatantra Fable, "The Tortoise and the Geese". | Turtles on both stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 1923 | a | 4.00r | 17 Oct 01 | Cartoon Turtle | Two geese looking at turtle in pond. Horiz. | From Panchatantra Fable "The Tortoise and the Geese". | |||||||
| SC | 1923 | b | 4.00r | 17 Oct 01 | Cartoon Turtle | Two geese carrying turtle aloft on a stick. Vert. | From Panchatantra Fable, "The Tortoise and the Geese". | |||||||
| SC | 2249 | 5.00r | 02 Aug 08 | Geochelone gigantea | One of the individual hexagonal stamps w/ the tortoise from three different sheets of thirteen. | Tortoise is facing left. | ||||||||
| SC | 2250 | 15.00r | 02 Aug 08 | Geochelone gigantea | One of the individual hexagonal stamps w/ the tortoise facing the viewer from three different sheets of thirteen. | Tortoise is facing almost directly toward viewer. | ||||||||
| SC | 2334 | 5re | 27 Jul 09 | Mythical Turtle | Horizontal strip of eleven stamps w/ scenes from a poem by Jayadeva. | One depicts a mythical turtle w/ a human head and torso which represents the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Kuma, the turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 2334 | b | 5re | 27 Jul 09 | Mythical Turtle | Depicts a mythical turtle w/ a human head and torso. It represents the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Kuma, the turtle. | Inscribed "Jayadeva and Geetagovinda". | |||||||
| SC | 2334 | l | 5re | 27 Jul 09 | Mythical Turtle | S/S containing eleven different stamps including one Scott India #2334b that depicts Lord Vishnu as Kuma, the turtle. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000rp | 11 May 09 | Chelonia mydas | Individual stamp w/ anterior half of turtle, facing left, from Scott Indonesia #2183. | "WOC" monogram in upper left corner of stamp w/ "World Ocean Conference" inscribed below it in print so small as to be barely legible. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Two different personalized stamps made w/ customer-supplied photographs on attached tabs. At least two different stamps have been produced w/ turtles. | See Appendix VI for images of the two turtle stamps. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1066 | 150r | 24 Nov 79 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1066 | A | 200r | 24 Nov 79 | Dermochelys coriacea | This is a s/s w/ a different value than Indonesia #1066. | ||||||||
| SC | 1079 | 150r | 02 May 80 | Carved Stone Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 1080 | 200r | 02 May 80 | Carved Stone Turtle | This is a sheet of 8 different stamps w/ two Indonesia #1080d's on it. | |||||||||
| SC | 1080 | d | 200r | 02 May 80 | Carved Stone Turtle | This is a single stamp from Indonesia #1080. | ||||||||
| SC | 1948 | 1000rp | 05 Jun 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Child swimming w/ turtle. Ecophila logo in upper right corner. | From "Environmental Care" set. | ||||||||
| SC | 1948 | a | 1000rp | 05 Jun 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Tete-beche pair of two Scott Indonesia #1948. | ||||||||
| SC | 2055 | 1500r | 20 Feb 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Se-tenant sheet of twenty different stamps, all w/ a denom. of 1500. One stamp depicts small sea turtles on beach. | Bottom selvedge inscribed "Indonesian Folktales". | ||||||||
| SC | 2055 | h | 1500r | 20 Feb 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Single stamp w/ turtles from Scott Indonesia #2055. Five turtles; one on land, four in shallow water at shoreline. | Turtles are a strange bluish-purple color. | |||||||
| SC | 2061 | 1,500rp | 05 Jun 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Vertical se-tenant pair of 1,500rp stamps w/ turtle and shark on one. | "Environmental Care" issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 2061 | b | 1,500rp | 05 Jun 04 | Unidentified Sea TUrtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Indonesia #2061. | "Environmental Care" issue. | |||||||
| SC | 2062 | 2,500rp | 05 Jun 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ two 2,500rp stamps. Stamps have same designs as those on Scott Indonesia #2061 but the denoms are different. | "Environmental Care" issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 2062 | b | 2,500rp | 05 Jun 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Indonesia #2062. | "Environmental Care" issue. | |||||||
| SC | 2183 | 5000rp | 11 May 09 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle swimming to left. Anterior half of turtle on stamp, posterior half in sheet margin. | "WOC" monogram in upper right corner of sheet w/ "World Ocean Conference" inscribed below it in small print. | ||||||||
| SC | 2248 | 1500 | 24 Oct 10 | Four Sea Turtle Species | Any strip or block of four containing one each of Scott Indonesia 2248a-2248d from sheet of sixteen stamps (Scott Indonesia #2248 var.). | |||||||||
| SC | 2248 | a | 1500 | 24 Oct 10 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming slightly toward viewer's right. | Small line drawing of dorsal view of turtle in right margin of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 2248 | b | 1500 | 24 Oct 10 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left. | Small line drawing of dorsal view of turtle in right margin of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 2248 | c | 1500 | 24 Oct 10 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming left. | Small line drawing of dorsal view of turtle in right margin of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 2248 | d | 1500 | 24 Oct 10 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming left and down. | Small line drawing of dorsal view of turtle in right margin of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 2248 | var. | 1500 | 24 Oct 10 | Four Sea Turtle Species | S/S w/ four each of four different stamps, each w/ a different sea turtle. Each stamp has a realistic color picture of the turtle plus a line drawing of a dorsal view of the same turtle in the right margin. Any strip or block of four from this sheet is Scott Indonesia #2248 but the entire sheet has not been assigned a separate number. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Kehidupan Bawah Laut" and "Marine Life". WWF symbol on each stamp. Right margin of sheet w/ four tiny turtle silhouettes in blue, red, yellow and black. | |||||||
| SC | B | 206 | 6r + 1r | 20 Dec 66 | Eretmochelys imbricata | The turtle is incorrectly identified on the stamp as Chelonia mydas. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC | 28 | -36 | Various | 01 Feb 98 | Gopherus agassizzi | Sheet of nine stamps w/ a continuous scene of a Southwestern American desert. | Tiny tortoise on stamp in upper right corner. | |||||||
| CTC | 30 | 250 | 01 Feb 98 | Gopherus agassizzi | Single stamp w/ tiny tortoise from CTC Ingushetia 28-36. | Jackrabbit in foreground. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 3007 | Various | 26 Aug 09 | Two Species; Sea Turtles | Mini sheet of four stamps depicting two different species of sea turtles. Nine small illustrations of sea turtles in margins. | Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Cooperating to Conserve Marine Turtles". The two species depicted are Chelonia mydas and Eretmochelys imbricata. | ||||||||
| SC | 3007 | a | 650r | 26 Aug 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Hatchling, facing left. | ||||||||
| SC | 3007 | b | 1000r | 26 Aug 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult on land, facing left. | ||||||||
| SC | 3007 | c | 1500r | 26 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Semi-dorsal view of adult swimming to right. | ||||||||
| SC | 3007 | d | 1850r | 26 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Semi-ventral view of adult swimming to right. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1280 | 30p | 24 Jan 01 | Stylized Turtle | S/S of three w/ one snake, one frog, & one turtle. Turtle has stars on its back. | Also denominated 0.38 euros. | ||||||||
| SC | 1280 | c | 30p | 24 Jan 01 | Stylized Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ireland #1280. | Also denominated 0.38 euros. | |||||||
| SC | 1285 | 30p | 24 Jan 01 | Stylized Turtle | Single self-adhesive stamp w/ turtle from Scott Ireland #1285a. | Also denominated 0.38 euros. | ||||||||
| SC | 1285 | a | 30p | 24 Jan 01 | Stylized Turtle | Booklet of 10 self-adhesives plus 10 labels w/ five different stamp designs. Turtle on one design only. | Also denominated 0.38 euros. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1394 | 35p | 24 Sep 10 | Cartoon Turtle | Three Legged Postman w/ cartoon turtle and snail. Turtle running on hind legs w/ shoes on. | Artwork done during WWII (1940) by Bertram. Sheet of 25 stamps has an additional turtle in top margin. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | 01 Jan 12 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle swwimming three-quarters left near center of horizontal stamp. Fish on left and porpoise on right. | Machine vended stamps on which the denomination is printed at the time of purchase. Available in at least eight different denominations. | ||||||||||
| MS | PS | 6 | 10 lirot | Stylized Turtle | Postal Savings Stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 44 | 40p | 22 Mar 51 | Unidentified Chelonian | Detail from tablet "Founding of Tel Aviv. Tiny turtle near bottom of detail, above the letter "L" in the word "Israel". | Issued for 40th Anniv. of the founding of Tel Aviv. | ||||||||
| SC | 398 | 0.60 | 13 Aug 69 | Stylized Tortoise | Tiny tortoise on roof of cabin of Noah's Ark. | Tortoise cannot be seen clearly w/ naked eye. | ||||||||
| SC | 1368 | 1.20s | 22 Jun 99 | Turtle Puppet | Depicts a puppet chelonian named Batz, from a children's TV show. | |||||||||
| SC | 1368 | a | Various | 22 Jun 99 | Turtle Puppet | Se-tenant strip of three stamps (Scott Israel 1366-1368). Turtle on one stamp only. | Puppet from children's TV show. | |||||||
| SC | 1438 | 2.50s | 18 Mar 01 | Testudo graeca | Large tortoise's head at top of stamp, anterior half of tortoise near bottom. | From four value set: Wild Animals in Israel. | ||||||||
| SC | 1438 | a | Various | 18 Mar 01 | Testudo graeca | Booklet containing two complete sets of the "Wild Animals in Israel" issues plus small silouhette of tortoise on front cover plus colored picture of tortoise on back cover plus nine tortoises on selvedge of booklet pane. | Scott's number 1438a refers to the booklet pane only, not the complete booklet w/cover. | |||||||
| SC | 1708 | 2.25sh | 05 Dec 07 | Mauremys caspica | Sheet of nine se-tenant stamps w/ three attached tabs. Three identical stamps on the sheet depict a turtle basking on a log w/ white pelicans in the background. | Issued for the Hula Nature Reserve. The Scott number (1708) actually refers to any of three identical, horizontal strips of three stamps each from the sheet of nine. | ||||||||
| SC | 1708 | a | 2.25sh | 05 Dec 07 | Mauremys caspica | Any one of the three individual, identical stamps w/ a turtle from Scott Israel #1708. | Issued for the Hula Nature Reserve. | |||||||
| SC | 1710 | 2.25sh | 05 Dec 07 | Mauremys caspica | Single serpentine, die-cut stamp from booklet, w/ same design as Scott Israel #1708a. | Issued for the Hula Nature Reserve. | ||||||||
| SC | 1711 | a | 2.25sh | 05 Dec 07 | Mauremys caspica | Booklet pane containing two Scott #1710's. | Issued for the Hula Nature Reserve. | |||||||
| SC | 1712 | 2.25sh | 05 Dec 07 | Unidentified Tortoises | Sheet w/ six stamps and four lateral tabs forming a unified scene of animals leaving Noah's Ark. Two tortoises in lower right corner of sheet, one on tab and one partly on tab and partly in sheet margin. | Sheet inscribed "Noah's Ark" "Israel" and "2008" despite the fact that the sheet was issued on 5 Dec 07. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700l | 1992 | Stylized Turtle | Postal card w/ dorsal view of a turtle, having the monogram "TN" on its back. | Issued to commemorate the 1992 National Italian Philatelic Show. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1031 | 25 l | 06 Dec 70 | Locomotive: "Tartaruga" | Italian electric locomotive #E444, named "Tartaruga" (Turtle in Italian). | The name "Tartaruga" does not appear on the stamp but it is well known in Italy and is documented on Italian and American web sites. | ||||||||
| SC | 1240 | 40l | 17 Oct 76 | Unidentified Turtle | Tiny turtle in child's drawing. | |||||||||
| SC | 1318 | 170l | 03 Apr 78 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1349 | 170 l | 06 Jan 79 | Locomotive: "Tartaruga" | Stamp-on-stamp design. Stamp in lower right corner is Scott Italy #1031 (which see for explanation of relationship to turtle). | Issued to commemorate the 50th anniv. of the first stamps printed by the State Printing Office. | ||||||||
| SC | 2085 | 750l | 18 May 96 | Caretta caretta | Small turtle on stamp featuring ruins of an old stone dwelling. | Stamp inscribed "LAMPEDUSA". | ||||||||
| SC | 2947 | 0.65e | 08 Jul 09 | Silhouette Sea Turtles | Stylized globe superimposed on silhouettes of four sea turtles. The entire design is surrounded by a circle of writing. | The circle of writing surrounding the design says "From la Maddalena to L'Aquilla - Summit 2009 - G8". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2009 | Nine Species | Sheet of nine stamps, all depicting turtles facing right. Top half of each stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half of each stamp is brown. | Sheet inscribed "Les Tortues" in upper margin. Each stamp inscribed "Poste 2009". | ||||||||||
| 150fca | 2009 | Podocnemis expansa | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150fca | 2009 | Batagur baska | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 150fca | 2009 | Trachemys scripta | One turtle facing three-quarters right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 300fca | 2009 | Clemmys insculpta | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 300fca | 2009 | Malacochersus tornieri | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 300fca | 2009 | Chelus fimbriatus | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 400fca | 2009 | Emydura Macquarri | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 400fca | 2009 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 400fca | 2009 | Dermochelys coriacea | One turtle facing right. | Upper half of stamp is light yellow-green, bottom half is brown. From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2009 | Unidentified Softshell | Sheet of nine stamps depicting seven lizards, one crocodillian and one turtle. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Lezards". | Turtle is on stamp in lower right corner of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 400fca | 2009 | Unidentified Softshell | One turtle facing left. | From sheet of nine inscribed "Les Lezards" in upper margin of sheet. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2003 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of one stamp. Margin depicts Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Turtle is biting Donald's finger. Stamp depicts Mickey w/ a birthday cake with a sign saying "From Sept. 25th to Oct. 1st. | This issue has been declared illegal by the Ivory Coast postal authorities (Scott Stamp Monthly, Nov. 2004, pg.84). | ||||||||||
| Various | 2010 | Three Different Species | Sheet w/ one large triangular stamp and two smaller triangular stamps, each w/ a picture of a different turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 1300f | 2010 | Gopherus Polyphemus | The large stamp from the sheet of three triangular stamps issued in 2010. | Species name misspelled as "Polypherus" on stamp. | ||||||||||
| 800f | 2010 | Chelonia mydas | Semi-ventral view of one individual swimming up and left. | |||||||||||
| 900 | 2010 | Pseudemys scripta | Semi-ventral view of one individual swimming up and right. | Genus name misspelled as "Pseudemus" on stamp. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011 | Six Different Turtles | S/S of six stamps, each w/ a different sea turtle. | Parts of other turtles in margins of sheet. Upper margin inscribed "Tortues". | ||||||||||
| 250fca | 2011 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimmimg right. | From sheet of six issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 350fca | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left. | From sheet of six issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 450fca | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming left. | From sheet of six issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 550fca | 2011 | Lepidochelys olivacia | One individual swimming left. | From sheet of six issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 650fca | 2011 | Lepidochelys kempii | One individual swimming right. | From sheet of six issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 750fca | 2011 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming right. | From sheet of six issued in 2011. | ||||||||||
| 1650f | 2012 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one triangular stamp depicting one Hector's Dolphin plus a portrait of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Turtle in upper left margin of sheet, not on stamp. | Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Faune Marine et Oceanographes". | ||||||||||
| SC | 928 | 150f | 30 Dec 92 | Two Stone Turtles | Two turtles carved on front of stone block that is part of a grave site monument. | Stamp inscribed "Monuments Funeraires" in lower margin. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 487 | 50c | 25 Feb 80 | E. imbricata & C. mydas | Eretmochelys imbricata on left and Chelonia mydas on right. | Dead, stuffed specimens. | ||||||||
| SC | 985 | Various | 05 Jun 04 | Eretmochelys imbricata? | Pane of eight se-tenant stamps w/ turtle on one. Turtle stamp inscribed "Hawksbill Turtle" but it is probably Chelonia mydas. | Issued for World Environment Day. Contains four $10 stamps and four $40 stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 985 | b | $10 | 05 Jun 04 | Eretmochelys imbricata? | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Jamaica #985. Inscribed "Hawksbill Turtle" but it is probably Chelonia mydas. | Inscribed "World Environment Day 2004". | |||||||
| SC | 1067 | $200 | 28 Feb 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Logo of 2007 Cricket World Cup near upper right corner of sheet. Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60y | 1991? | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Inland letter sheet w/ imprinted 60y stamp. Stylized turtle in pastel colors in lower right corner has a flower in its mouth and stylized filamentous algae flowing from the rear of its carapace. | Cancellation date on one such sheet is "9.6.20". It is unknown by the compiler of this list how this date relates to the Gregorian calendar. | ||||||||||
| 80y+10y | 2003 | Stylized Turtle | Vertical s/s w/ two vertical columns of five stamps each, down left side of sheet. Stamps in any one column are the same but the two columns are different from each other. Turtle in upper right corner on margin of sheet, encircled by a snake. | Scott does not list the entire sheet but they do list any two horizontal se-tenant pairs from the sheet as B54a. All ten stamps are denominated 80y+10y. | ||||||||||
| N/A | Unknown | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet containing ten Scott Japan Z 113. Picture on booklet cover is different from that on stamps inside, in that on the cover the hare is sitting up. | |||||||||||
| 320 | 2009 | Seven Species | Sheetlet of eight stamps w/ a group of related plants or animals on each one (e.g - hummingbirds, turtles, frogs, orchids, etc.). One stamp has seven species of turtles. | Each stamp inscribed "Northen Territories Local Post" but the words "Japan" or "Nippon" do not appear. These are Cinderellas. | ||||||||||
| 320 | 2009 | Seven Species | Individual stamp w/ seven species of turtles from sheet of eight Cinderellas. Inscribed "Northen Territories Local Post. | Turtles depicted include two tortoises, three freshwater turtles and two sea turtles. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2003 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S consisting of what appears to be two different Greetings Sheets combined on a single, larger sheet. One Greetings sheet consists of nine stamps plus a label and the other consists of ten stamps. Margin of s/s inscribed "JAPEX "03" and "The 38th Japan Philatelic Exposition, 2003. 10,31 - 11,3". | Stamp w/ stylized sea turtle in top right corner of upper Greetings Sheet is identical to Scott Japan #2851e. It has a turtle and a crane and is denominated 80y. | ||||||||||
| FU | 711 | 450y | 01 Apr 64 | Mauremys japonica | This is a Japanese National Pension (Annuity) Revenue Stamp. It is connected w/ a program similar to Social Security in the U.S. | This is the larger of two similar stamps. See End Note #9 for further information. | ||||||||
| FU | 712 | 450y | 26 Dec 74 | Mauremys japonica | This is a Japanese National Pension (Annuity) Revenue Stamp. It is connected w/ a program similar to Social Security in the U.S. | This is the smaller of two similar stamps. See End Note #9 for further information. | ||||||||
| SC | 1203 | 50y | 25 Mar 76 | Geoemyda spengleri | Sub-species is "japonica" according to inscription on stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 1204 | 20y | 28 Jan 75 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Man Releasing Turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 1507 | 70y | 23 Aug 82 | Tortoise Symbol | This is not a stylized tortoise, it is a symbol that represents a tortoise. | This stamp was designed for use on greeting cards. Similar to Scott Japan #1839 and 2230. | ||||||||
| SC | 1743 | 60y | 17 Jul 87 | Gold Turtle Sculpture | Golden lamp w/ turtle base. | A stamp of the National Treasures Series. | ||||||||
| SC | 1839 | 72y | 10 Aug 89 | Tortoise Symbol | This is not a stylized tortoise, it is a symbol that represents a tortoise. | Similar to Scott Japan 1507 and 2230. Designed for use on greeting cards. | ||||||||
| SC | 2230 | 90y | 10 Mar 94 | Tortoise Symbol | This is not a stylized tortoise, it is a symbol that represents a tortoise. | Intended for use on greeting cards. Similar to Scott Japan #1507 and 1839. | ||||||||
| SC | 2515 | 80y | 21 Mar 96 | Highly Stylized Turtle | Geometric representation of turtle. Carapace is a series of concentric hexagons. | Issued in honor of senior citizens. | ||||||||
| SC | 2515 | a | 80y | 21 Mar 96 | Highly Stylized Turtle | Sheetlet of five Scott Japan 2515 w/ extensive Japanese writing occupying the space where the 6th stamp would be. | Issued in honor of senior citizens. | |||||||
| SC | 2541 | 90y | 07 Oct 96 | Unidentified Chelonian | Painting of landscape and waterwheel. Extremely tiny turtle in lower left corner of stamp, directly over the letter "L" in the word International. | Part of a set of six issued for International Letter Writing Week. | ||||||||
| SC | 2686 | 80y | 22 Jul 99 | Cartoon Turtles | Sheet of ten 80y stamps w/ four colorful cartoon turtles in selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Letter Writing Day" in English. No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 2686 | k | Various | 22 Jul 99 | Cartoon Turtles | Booklet containing Scott 2682-2685 (2 each) + 2686c, 2686g, & 2686i. Two cartoon turtles on back cover. | No turtles on stamps inside booklet. Front cover inscribed "Letter Writing Day"' | |||||||
| SC | 2686 | l | Various | 1999 | Cartoon Turtles | Small sheet of two stamps (80y and 50y) w/ two small cartoon tortoises in lower left selvedge of sheet. | Sheet inscribed "Letter Writing Day" in English. | |||||||
| SC | 2851 | 80y | 10 Feb 03 | Stylized Turtles | "Greetings" pane of five stamps plus five labels w/ turtle on one stamp. | Additional stylized turtle on small, circular label near bottom of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 2851 | e | 80y | 10 Feb 03 | Stylized Turtle | Single stamp w/ cranes and turtle from from Scott Japan #2851. | This stamp represents longevity. | |||||||
| SC | 2919 | Various | 23 Jun 05 | Cartoon "Pokemon" Turtle | Sheet of ten (two vertical strips of five each) stamps depicting Pokemon characters. See "Comment Column". | The Scott number (2919) actually refers to one vertical strip which does not have a turtle. The sheet of two vertical strips has the Pokemon character "Squirtle" in the left margin. Scott does not list the sheet of ten. | ||||||||
| SC | 2919 | Hj | Various | 23 Jun 05 | Cartoon "Pokemon" Turtle | Booklet pane from booklet of various stamps plus eight pre-stamped postal cards. Pokemon character "Squirtle" on booklet cover. | No turtles on stamps or postal cards inside of booklet. Turtle on cover only. The Scott number (2919Hj) refers to the booklet pane only, not the complete booklet with the cover, including the turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 3050 | 80y | 01 Aug 08 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Sheet of ten 80y stamps, all w/ different paintings from the Ukiyoe-Edo period. | One stamp depicts a turtle suspended by a cord, looking out of a window at sailing ships on a body of water and a bridge. | ||||||||
| SC | 3050 | c | 80y | 01 Aug 08 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Painting of turtle suspended by a cord, looking out of a window at sailing ships on a body of water and a bridge. Painting titled "Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa" by Hiroshige. | From a sheet of ten stamps w/ paintings from the Ukiyoe-Edo period. | |||||||
| SC | 3266 | 80y | 18 Oct 10 | Tiny Turtle on Logo | S/S sheet of ten stamps issued for the Tenth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Divesity in Nagoya. | No turtles on stamps but there is a tiny origami turtle on a circular logo in the upper left margin of the sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 3354 | 80y | 23 Aug 11 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming right and down. | Stamp from set of five or from sheet of ten. | ||||||||
| SC | 3355 | a | 80y | 23 Aug 11 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of ten stamps (two each of five different designs). One design (two identical stamps) depicts a green sea turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Harmony with Nature Series No. 1". NOTE: The Scott number (3355a) actually refers to the vertical strip of five stamps that makes up one-half of this sheet. The full sheet of ten is foot-noted by Scott but no number is assigned to it. | |||||||
| SC | Z | 113 | 62y | 23 Oct 91 | Cartoon Tortoise | From Tortoise and Hare fable. | This stamp was formerly listed by Scott as Japan # 1953 until they changed their numbering system for Prefecture issues. | |||||||
| SC | Z | 113 | a | 62y | 23 Oct 91 | Cartoon Tortoise | Booklet containing ten Scott Japan Z 113. Picture on booklet cover is identical to that on stamps inside. | This booklet was formerly listed by Scott as Japan # 1953a until they changed their numbering system for Prefecture issues. | ||||||
| SC | Z | 652 | 80y | 05 Nov 04 | Stone Turtle | Sheet of twenty se-tenant 80y stamps. One depicts a large stone turtle in front of a temple. | All stamps on sheet depict temples. | |||||||
| SC | Z | 652 | j | 80y | 05 Nov 04 | Stone Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Japan #Z652. | Temple depicted is Kongoufukuji (Temple #38). | ||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 459 | 31p | 06 Jul 88 | Geochelone yniphora | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
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| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5984. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perpendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 700 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5733. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perpendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 700 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #4517. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perpendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 700 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #4520. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perpendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 700 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5725. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perpendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 1000 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6064. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 1000 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6066a. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 1000 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067. O/P is all in black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| 1000 | Testudo graeca | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068. O/P is all im black. O/P also contains the WWF symbol. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four old stamps. This leaves two perendicular rows of perfs across the new stamp. | |||||||||||
| CTC | 5 | -13 | Various | 01 Feb 98 | Seven Freshwater Turtles | Cinderella sheet of nine stamps forming an underwater and above-water panorama in a freshwater swamp. | Painting depicts scores of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and is identical to the painting on a Cinderella from Somalia. | |||||||
| CTC | 9 | 500 | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Turtle | Small turtle, submerged except for head. | Single stamp from CTC Kabardino Balkar 5-13. | ||||||||
| CTC | 10 | 750 | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Turtle | Small turtle submerged near base of tree. | Single stamp from CTC Kabardino Balkar 5-13. | ||||||||
| CTC | 11 | 800 | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Turtle | Small turtle swimming upward. | Single stamp from CTC Kabardino Balkar 5-13. | ||||||||
| CTC | 13 | 1500 | 01 Feb 98 | Two Unidentified Turtles | One turtle swimming downward, the other resting on bottom. | Single stamp from CTC Kabardino Balkar 5-13. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC | 77 | -85 | Various | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Tortoise | Sheet of nine se-tenant stamps forming a unified desert scene. | Tortoise is partially on 1500 value stamp and partially in selvedge. | |||||||
| CTC | 85 | 1500 | 01 Feb 98 | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp w/ tortoise from CTC Kalmykia 77-85. | Tortoise is partially on stamp and partially in selvedge of sheet. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. Although this stamp has been called a Cinderella on this web site, it has been learned that at least one of them was used to frank a registered cover so perhaps it should be called a provisional overprint rather than a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 3000 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 5000 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 1000 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 1996 | Sytlized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| 3000 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| 5000 | 1996 | Stylized Freshwater Turt. | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 498 | 0.80r | 28 Jun 83 | Aspideretes hurum | This is SG #456. It is now listed bt Scott under Cambodia as Cambodia #422. | |||||||||
| MI | 502 | 3r | 28 Jun 83 | Malayemys subtrijuga | Species name from BIO-PHILATELY 43(1) p. 32. | This is SG #460. It is now listed by Scott under Cambodia as Cambodia #426. | ||||||||
| SG | 839 | 0.20r | 09 Sep 87 | Geochelone gigantea | This stamp is now listed by Scott under Cambodia as Cambodia #805. | |||||||||
| SG | 939 | 1r | 07 Nov 88 | Terrapene c. carolina | The turtle depicted is a male. | This stamp is now listed by Scott under Cambodia as Cambodia #908. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5sum | 1995? | Emys orbicularis | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5726. O/P is all in black. Lateral view of turtle. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | ||||||||||
| 15sum | 1995? | Emys orbicularis | Cinderellas o/p'd on Scott Russia #5733. O/P is all in black. Lateral view of turtle. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. This leaves a row of perfs across the new stamp. | ||||||||||
| Various | 1999 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of nine stamps of differing denominations, all depicting marine animals. | Sheet inscribed "Ocean Life". Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 4.00 | 1999 | Chelonia mydas | Ventral view of swimming adult. | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| CTC | R | 19 | -R24 | Various | 15 Feb 98 | See "Comment" Column | Sheetlet of six stamps (two lizards, two turtles and two frogs). | Chelonians are Geochelone radiata & Eretmochelys imbricata. | ||||||
| CTC | R | 22 | 20k | 15 Feb 98 | Geochelone radiata | Facing left. Plain background. | From CTC Karakalpakia R19-R24. | |||||||
| CTC | R | 23 | 25k | 15 Feb 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming right. Plain background. | From CTC Karakalpakia R19-R24. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | Emys orbicularis | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6061. O/P is all in black. | Dorsal view of turtle. | |||||||||||
| 1000 | Emys orbicularis | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6066A. O/P is all in black. | Dorsal view of turtle. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18c | 1974 | Stylized Turtle | Canadian Local Post issue produced by the Kaulbach Island Local Carriage Service. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 83 | 1te | 1994 | Testudo horsfieldi | One entire individual plus the head and foreleg of another, w/ a leaf in it's mouth. | Name on stamp is "Agrionemys horsfieldi", the genus to which this species has recently been referred. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6064. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 500r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6067A. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 750r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 1000r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068A. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| 1500r | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6069. | O/P is all in black. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 89 | 50c | 26 Sep 77 | Malacochersus tornieri | ||||||||||
| SC | 174 | 5sh | 27 Jun 80 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 740 | 17/- | 13 Apr 00 | Dermochelys coriacea | Swimming underwater, facing right. | |||||||||
| SC | 741 | 20/- | 13 Apr 00 | Chelonia mydas | On beach, facing left. | |||||||||
| SC | 742 | 30/- | 13 Apr 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming underwater, up and left. | |||||||||
| SC | 743 | 47/- | 13 Apr 00 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Swimming underwater, facing right. | |||||||||
| SC | 744 | 59/- | 13 Apr 00 | Caretta caretta | Swimming underwater, facing left. | |||||||||
| SC | 794 | 25sh | 15 Dec 06 | Giant Tortoise | Triangular stamp depicting Owen, a young hippo and Mzee, a giant tortoise. | The young hippo "adopted" the tortoise as its mother after its real mother was lost in a tsunami. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 306 | 2sh | 05 May 75 | Tortoise Shell Arm Band | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 339 | $1 | 12 Jul 79 | The L. C. Tabakea | Design is identical to Gilbert Islands Scott #283 except for the lack of the small silhoutte of Queen Elizabeth II on this stamp. | The L.C. (Landing Craft) Tabakea is named after the Turtle God who is believed to support Banaba Island on his back. The craft is used to ferry passengers (up to 200) and freight (up to 22 tons) among the islets that make up the nation's capital, Tarawa. | ||||||||
| SC | 339 | a | $1 | 1980-81 | The L.C. Tabakea | This stamp is the same as Scott Kiribati #339 except that it is unwatermarked. | ||||||||
| SC | 437 | 30c | 14 Feb 84 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 448 | 12c | 21 Nov 84 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle depicted represents Tabakea the Turtle God, supporting Banaba Island on his back. | |||||||||
| SC | 669 | 60c | 12 Jul 95 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant block of four stamps plus four labels. Turtle on one stamp and one label. | Protecting the Environment, Part II. | ||||||||
| SC | 669 | c | 60c | 12 Jul 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Kiribati 669. | Protecting the Environment, Part II. | |||||||
| SC | 672 | 60c | 19 Aug 95 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Kiribati #669 o/p "Jakarta '95". | |||||||||
| SC | 672 | c | 60c | 19 Aug 95 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Kiribati #669c o/p "Jakarta '95". | ||||||||
| SC | 729 | $1.00 | 15 Sep 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small s/s of one stamp. Sheet is inscribed "The Millennium" and "Towards 2000". | Turtle is in selvedge of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | O | 13 | $1 | May 1981 | The L. C. Tabakea | This is Scott Kiribati #339a o/p: "O.K.G.S.". | See comment under Scott Kiribati #339 for explanation of the connection of this stamp to turtles. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTC | 76 | -81 | Various | 16 Jun 97 | Unidentified Softshell | Sheetlet of six se-tenant stamps w/ different pictures of crocodiles. | On one stamp only, the crocodile has a softshell turtle in its jaws. | |||||||
| CTC | 78 | 1250r | 16 Jun 97 | Unidentified Softshell | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheetlet of six. | Turtle is in a crocodile's jaws. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 15 Apr 10 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Stuffed specimen, facing left w/ head elevated, on plain white background. Gold-colored logo in upper right corner w/ "4.15" inscribed on logo. | Available perf and imperf. Crewmen of Japanese ship "Dowamaru" presented this stuffed turtle to President Kim Il Sung on his 60th birthday. The issuing agency lists the issue date as 15 April 2010 but it was available from dealers many weeks before that date (which is fairly common w/ North Korean stamps). | ||||||||||
| SC | 421 | 10ch | 30 Jul 62 | Carved Stone Turtle | Turtle is an antique paperweight. | Formerly listed here as YV 418. | ||||||||
| SC | 1298 | 40j | 20 Mar 75 | Mythological Turtle | Tortoise-serpent and snake from 7th century painting on wall of the large tomb in Kangso. | Represents a dragon w/ a turtle's shell. Formerly listed here as MI 1347. | ||||||||
| SC | 1869 | a | Various | 09 Oct 79 | Stylized Tortoise | Tortoise in right border of s/s of six stamps, all depicting birds. Commemorates the Central Zoo in Taesongsan. | Formerly listed here (incorrectly) as SG N 1884-9. | |||||||
| SC | 1936 | 40 | 30 Apr 80 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small sea turtle near left margin, in front of diver's face. | Inscribed "Jacques Costeau - The Conquerer of the Sea". Formerly listed here as MI 1988. | ||||||||
| SC | 1936 | A | Various | 30 Apr 80 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ five stamps plus one label. Contains Scott North Korea #1936. | Formerly listed here w/ no catalog number but w/ a comment that it was footnoted by SG. | |||||||
| SC | 1965 | 10ch | 01 Aug 80 | Tortoise Ship | Ship (facing right) is main design feature. Tortoise ships were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean Navy. | Formerly listed here as YV 1613. | ||||||||
| SC | 2257 | 10 | 25 Dec 82 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle swimming w/ cylindrical object on back. | Formerly listed here as MI 2316. | ||||||||
| SC | 2258 | 20 | 25 Dec 82 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle swimming at surface w/ rabbit on its back. | Formerly listed here as MI 2317. | ||||||||
| SC | 2259 | 30 | 25 Dec 82 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle, rabbit, and other animals on land. One figure sitting in throne-like chair. | Formerly listed here as MI 2318. | ||||||||
| SC | 2260 | 40 | 25 Dec 82 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle swimming on back; rabbit jumping off onto land. | Formerly listed here as MI 2319. | ||||||||
| SC | 2305 | Various | 30 May 83 | Tortoise Ships | s/s containing 4 stamps and 2 seals. Two of the 4 stamps show tortoise ships, which were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean navy. Flags in sheet margin. | This s/s was formerly listed on this site as North Korea MI BL 145. This was before Scott began listing North Korean stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 2305 | a | 20ch | 30 May 83 | Tortoise Ships | One of the tortoise ship stamps from Scott North Korea 2305. | This stamp was formerly listed on this site as North Korea MI 2367. This was before Scott began listing North Korean stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 2305 | b | 35ch | 30 May 83 | Tortoise Ships | One of the tortoise ship stamps from Scott North Korea #2305. | This stamp also depicts Admiral Li Sun Sin (1545-1598), the inventor of ironclad warships and the tortoise ships in particular. It was formerly listed on this site as North Korea MI 2368. This was before Scott began listing North Korean stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 2381 | 80ch | 19 Jun 84 | Tortoise Ship | Miniature s/s of one stamp. The stamp depicts Scott North Korea #2305a which shows a tortoise ship. It also depicts a large German sailing ship below the stamp-on-stamp. | Both the stamp and the selvedge of the sheet contain the logo of the Zum XIX Weltpost Kongress, held in Hamburg in 1984 and the symbol of the Universal Postal Union. | ||||||||
| SC | 2381 | var. | 80 | 19 Jun 84 | Tortoise Ship | Stamp on stamp. This stamp depicts Scott North Korea #2305a, as well as a more modern ship. It was issued for XIX Weltpost Kongress, Hamburg, 1984. | This is the single stamp from Scott North Korea #2381. Scott does not list the single stamp, only the s/s, so it is listed here as #2381var (variety). It was formerly listed on this web site as MI 2474. | |||||||
| SC | 2801 | 40j | 01 Jan 89 | Mythological Turtle | A 7th century mural w/ a Tortoise-serpent and a snake. | May represent a dragon w/ a turtle's shell. Identical to the tortoise-serpent on other Korean stamps. This stamp was formerly listed on this site as North Korea MI 2985. This was before Scott began listing North Korean stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 3155 | a | 50j | 24 Oct 92 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheetlet of three 50j whale stamps w/ a sea turtle in border of sheet. This is Sheet II of two whale sheets issued on the same date. | No turtles on stamps. Date has also been reported as 20 Oct 92. This sheet was formerly listed on this site as North Korea SG N 3211-13. This was before Scott began listing North Korean stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 3356 | 1.80 won | 20 Jun 94 | Tortoise Ship | Stamp card (86 x 54 mm), w/ six airmail stamps (86 x 9 mm), each in the form of a horizontal strip w/ a tortoise ship on it. | This card was formerly listed on this site as SG N 3411a, before Scott began listing North Korean stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 3356 | a-f | 1.80 won | 20 Jun 94 | Tortoise Ship | The six horizontal strip stamps on Scott North Korea #3356. Each one is assigned a suffix of "a" through "f". | Some of the six stamps are identical to each other and once peeled off of the backing paper they would be impossible to distinguish. | |||||||
| SC | 3687 | a | 50 & 80 | 15 Dec 97 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of four se-tenant stamps w/ small cartoon turtle on one of the two 80j stamps. | Issued for Year of the Tiger. Line drawings of various animals in selvedge. | |||||||
| SC | 3688 | 80j | 15 Dec 97 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ small cartoon turtle. | Issued for Year of the Tiger. Animals playing musical instruments in selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 3688 | var. | 80j | 15 Dec 97 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp w/ small cartoon turtle, from Scott North Korea #3688. Unlisted by Scott. | Issued for Year of the Tiger. | |||||||
| SC | 3688 | var. | 50 & 80j | 15 Dec 97 | Cartoon Turtle | Booklet w/ eight stamps; four identical 80j stamps w/ turtles and two each of two different 50j stamps w/o turtles. | Issued for Year of the Tiger. Scott does not list this booklet but the stamps contained in it are Scott North Korea #3688 and so the booklet is listed here as 3688 variety. | |||||||
| SC | 3802 | 30ch | 24 Nov 98 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ship near base of stone monument. | From Scott North Korea #3803a. | ||||||||
| SC | 3803 | 1.60w | 24 Nov 98 | Stone Sculpture of Turtle | Sculpture at base of stone monument. | From Scott North Korea #3803a. | ||||||||
| SC | 3803 | a | Various | 24 Nov 98 | Tort. Ship & Stone Turtle | Sheet of fifteen stamps (five each of three different stamps). One type of stamp has a tortoise ship and another type has a stone turtle. | Tortoise ship also in selvedge of sheet. | |||||||
| SC | 3804 | 10w | 24 Nov 98 | Tortoise Ship | S/S of one stamp w/ picture of naval battle, including two tortoise ships. | |||||||||
| SC | 3811 | Various | 15 Dec 98 | Three Species of Turtles | Block of four stamps w/ a lizard on one and a different turtle on each of the other three. | Turtles depicted are Chinemys reevesii, Caretta caretta and Dermochelys coriacea. | ||||||||
| SC | 3811 | a | 10 jon | 15 Dec 98 | Chinemys reevesii | Individual stamp from Scott North Korea #3811. One turtle on land, facing right w/ much smaller individual in background (also facing right). | Stamp was formerly listed on this site as SC #3811 until renumbering by Scott in their 2012 catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 3811 | c | 60 jon | 15 Dec 98 | Caretta caretta | Individual stamp w/ Loggerhead turtle from Scott North Korea #3811. Swimming adult, facing right. | Stamp was formerly listed on this site as SC #3813 until renumbering by Scott in their 2012 catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 3811 | d | 1.20 won | 15 Dec 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Individual stamp from Scott #3811 depicting leatherback turtle. Swimming adult, facing left. | Stamp was formerly listed on this site as SC #3814 until renumbering by Scott in their 2012 catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 3811 | e | Various | 15 Dec 98 | Three Species of Turtles | Se-tenant sheet of 16 stamps; four each of Scott North Korea #3811 (which see). | Sheet was formerly listed as Scott North Korea #3814a until Scott renumbered it in their 2012 catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 3811 | f | Various | 15 Dec 98 | Three Species of Turtles | Booklet of 12 stamps (3 each of Scott North Korea #3811, which see). Plus, Dermochelys coriacea on front cover, Chinemys reevesii and Caretta caretta on back cover. | Turtles depicted on stamps are Chinemys reevesii, Caretta caretta, and Dermochelys coriacea. Booklet was formerly list as 3814b until Scott renumbered it in their 2012 catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 3845 | 2w | 19 Mar 99 | Tortoise Ship | S/S w/ one stamp. Tortoise ship is main design feature. Selvedge shows a history of ships from a raft to a 20th century liner. | Selvedge is inscribed "Australia '99 World Stamp Expo" (in English). Upper right corner shows logo of the Expo. | ||||||||
| SC | 3845 | var. | 2w | 19 Mar 99 | Tortoise Ship | Booklet containing same tortoise ship stamp as Scott North Korea #3845. | Issued for Australia '99 World Stamp Expo. Scott does not list this booklet but the stamp contained in it is Scott North Korea #3845 and so the booklet is listed here as 3845 variety. | |||||||
| SC | 4276 | -9 | Various | 18 Feb 03 | Tortoise Ship | Booklet w/ a strip of six stamps (of four different designs) depicting ships. Tab at far right of strip depicts a tortoise ship. | No turtles or tortoise ships on stamps -- only on tab. | |||||||
| SC | 4309 | Various | 10 Jun 03 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Sheet of four stamps identical to the booklet pane from the "waterfall" booklet issued on the same date (Scott North Korea 4309 var.) but this sheet has a colored border and the word "Animals" inscribed in the upper margin, so it is not from the booklet. | Small turtle at base of waterfall on 3w stamp and small turtle emerging from water below boar's snout on 150w stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 4309 | a | 3w | 10 Jun 03 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | One of the individual stamps w/ a turtle from either Scott North Korea #4309 or #4309var. Turtle at base of waterfall. | Exists perf. and imperf. | |||||||
| SC | 4309 | c | 150w | 10 Jun 03 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | One of the individual stamps w/ a turtle from either Scott North Korea #4309 or #4309var. Turtle emerging from water just below boar's snout. | Exists perf. and imperf. | |||||||
| SC | 4309 | var | Various | 10 Jun 03 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Booklet of four stamps depicting many animals on cover and on stamps inside. Scott does not list the booklet so it is described here as 4309 var (variety) because the booklet pane is so similar to Scott North Korea #4309 (just lacking the colored margin and the word "Animals" in the upper margin). | Two turtles on booklet cover (at base of waterfall and emerging from water at extreme right edge of cover). Two additional turtles on stamps inside of booklet (at base of waterfall and emerging from water just below boar's snout). Exists perf. and imperf. | |||||||
| SC | 4391 | Various | 10 Aug 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of four se-tenant stamps, all depicting freshwater fish. Turtle in lower left selvedge. | Although the fish are all freshwater species, the turtle is a sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 4466 | Various | 31 Oct 05 | Stone Turtle | S/S of three 35 won stamps, one 75 won stamp and three labels, all depicting buildings (temples?) or large golden religious figures. | One of the 35 won stamps depicts a stone turtle supporting a vertical column. Margin of sheet is a photo of wooded hills. | ||||||||
| SC | 4466 | b | 35w | 31 Oct 05 | Stone Turtle | Individual stamp w/ stone turtle from Scott North Korea #4466. | Man's portrait in oval in upper left corner of stamp. Man's dates of birth and death are 1055-1101. | |||||||
| SC | 4470 | 35w | 18 Nov 05 | Stone Turtles | S/S of six 35 won stamps and six labels, all depicting various buildings (temples?) and monuments. Additional monuments and sculptures in sheet margin. | One label depicts a small building w/ a path leading between two stone turtles, each supporting a vertical stone column. Turtles are facing directly toward viewer. Another view of a turtle and column in sheet margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 4680 | a | Various | 01 Jul 07 | Three Species of Turtles | Booklet pane consisting of a horizontal strip of four stamps, all depicting fish. Strip is surrounded by a narrow selvedge containing 28 small, simple drawings of marine and aquatic organisms. Three of these are turtles, appearing in the lower right corner. | The turtles depicted are one sea turtle and two freshwater turtles. The sea turtle is a leatherback but the other two cannot be identified to genus or species. | |||||||
| SC | 4746 | var. | 155 | 08 May 08 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | S/S of four identical stamps depicting mushrooms. Small turtle near bottom edge of sheet, to the left of a large beetle. | No turtles on stamps. Scott lists the stamps but does not list the s/s w/ the turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 4871 | Various | 12 Sep 09 | Unidentified Tortoise | Mini sheet of five stamps plus one label, depicting different species of birds. Tortoise at bottom margin of sheet. No turtles on stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Birdpex" at bottom right corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 4878 | var. | 15 | 20 Oct 09 | Unidentified Chelonians | Mini sheet of four identical stamps, each depicting a Jackson's Chamaeleon. Sheet margin depicts a small tortoise and a small freshwater turtle that may be a softshell. | No turtles on stamps. The sheet of four identical stamps is not listed by Scott but each stamps is #4878. | |||||||
| SC | 4880 | 110 | 20 Oct 09 | Caretta caretta | Turtle swimming right underwater. | This stamp is also available as a sheet of four identical stamps w/ additional turtles in margin of sheet (see North Korea Scott #4880 var.) | ||||||||
| SC | 4880 | var. | 110 | 20 Oct 09 | Caretta caretta | S/S of four identical stamps, each depicting a turtle swimming right, underwater. | Sheet margin shows four small turtles as follows: Red-Footed Tortoise in upper left corner, two sea turtles in lower left corner and a freshwater turtle in middle of right margin. The sheet of four is not listed by Scott but each individual stamp is #4880. | |||||||
| SC | 4907 | Various | 09 Apr 10 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Mini sheet of three stamps depicting different species of birds plus three non-denominated labels depicting a raptor, an oranutan and an elephant. Turtle on bottom margin of sheet near edge of pond. No turtles on stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Birdpex" in upper right corner and w/ a red and white stamp-like logo in upper left corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 4911 | 152w | 15 Apr 10 | Sea Turtle Figurine | From set of four depicting gifts to Kim Il Sung. | |||||||||
| SC | 4929 | Various | 30 Jun 10 | Cartoon Turtle | S/S of four stamps, depicting a variety of cartoon animals. Turtle standing on rear legs in right margin of sheet. No turtles on stamps. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Korean Cartoon Film". Sheet exists perf. and imperf. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100y | 23 May 92 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ship on cover of stamp booklet. | Booklet contains four 100y stamps (Scott 1674). | ||||||||||
| 150w | 05 Mar 96 | Chinemys reevesii | Booklet containing ten Scott Korea #1865. Picture of stamp on front cover and drawing of turtle on back cover. | Footnoted by Scott, but no separate number assigned. | ||||||||||
| 150w | 10 Apr 97 | Mythological Turtles | Booklet containing ten Scott Korea #1898. Picture of stamp on front cover. | No separate number assigned to booklet by Scott. | ||||||||||
| 130 won | 25 Sep 95 | Song About a Turtle | Booklet containing six Scott South Korea #1817. | |||||||||||
| 20h | 11 Nov 55 | Tortoise Ship | Presentation sheet containing one Scott Korea #225. | NOTE: It is assumed that the date of this sheet is the same as Scott Korea #225. | ||||||||||
| 250w | 15 Apr 11 | Tortoise Ship | Joint issue w/ Portugal commemorating 50th anniversary of Korea-Portugal diplomatic relations. | |||||||||||
| 250 | 2011 | Tortoise Ship | South Korean tortoise ship sailing left. | Joint issue w/ Portugal commemorating the 50th Anniv. of diplomatic relations between the two countries. | ||||||||||
| 250 | 2011 | Tortoise Ship | S/S w/ fourteen stamps (Seven each of two different designs). One design depicts a Korean tortoise ship and the other depicts a Portugese sailing ship. Small tortoise ships in background of sheet. | Joint issue w/ Portugal commemorating the 50th Anniv. of diplomatic relations between the two countries. | ||||||||||
| 270 | 2012? | Tortoise Ship | Black and white line drawing of a Korean Tortoise Ship on a plain white background w/ a light blue brder. | Drawing may be that of a tortoise ship under construction. | ||||||||||
| 270 | 2012? | Tortoise Ship | Brown tortoise ship facing three-quarters left on a plain white background w/ a light blue border. | |||||||||||
| SC | 79 | 50wn | 10 Apr 48 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ships were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean navy. | Issue date from FDC. | ||||||||
| SC | 113 | 500wn | 1949 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ships were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean navy. | |||||||||
| SC | 185 | 500wn | 1952 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | This exists as an individual stamp and on a presentation sheet. | |||||||||
| SC | 189 | A | 500wn | 1953 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | All copies of Scott #189A were affixed to postal cards before sale. | ||||||||
| SC | 191 | 2h | 05 Apr 53 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 192 | 5h | 05 Apr 53 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 196 | 5h | Apr 1954 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 203 | B | 2h | 1956 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | |||||||||
| SC | 203 | C | 5h | 1956 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | |||||||||
| SC | 225 | 20h | 11 Nov 55 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ships were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean navy. | |||||||||
| SC | 248 | 2h | 1957 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 248 | A | 5h | 1957 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | |||||||||
| SC | 250 | 4h | 1957 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 250 | a | 4h | 1957 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | This is a mini-sheet of one stamp. | Delisted by Scott in 1996. Now called a presentation sheet. | |||||||
| SC | 251 | 5h | 1957 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 269 | 4h | 1957 - 59 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 270 | 5h | 1958 | Stone Turtle Tombstone | ||||||||||
| SC | 356 | 2w | 14 Aug 62 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ships were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean navy. | |||||||||
| SC | 357 | 4w | 14 Aug 62 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ships were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean navy. | |||||||||
| SC | 633 | 7w | 28 Apr 69 | Tortoise Ship | Tortoise ships were 16th century ironclad warships of the Korean navy. | |||||||||
| SC | 668 | a | 5w | 01 Nov 69 | Cartoon Tortoise | Tortoise in margin of mini s/s of one stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 669 | 7w | 01 Nov 69 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Scene from fable: "The Hare's Liver". | |||||||||
| SC | 669 | a | 7w | 01 Nov 69 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Mini s/s of one stamp w/ turtle on stamp and in margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 670 | a | 10w | 01 Nov 69 | Cartoon Turtle | Tortoise in margin of mini s/s of one stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 671 | 20w | 01 Nov 69 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Scene from fable: "The Hare's Liver". | |||||||||
| SC | 671 | a | 20w | 01 Nov 69 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | mini s/s sheet of one stamp w/ turtle on stamp and in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1189 | 30w | 20 Feb 80 | Tortoise-dragon kettle | ||||||||||
| SC | 1212 | 30w | 10 Nov 80 | Stylized Turtle | Strip of 4 different 30w stamps, each depicting a symbol of longevity. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1212 | a | 30w | 10 Nov 80 | Stylized Turtle | The single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott South Korea #1212. | ||||||||
| SC | 1722 | 200wn | 19 Dec 94 | Chelonia mydas | Due to a typo, this stamp was formerly listed as 1732. | |||||||||
| SC | 1791 | 440 | 16 Aug 94 | Stylized Turtle | s/s of seven stamps (three horizontal & four vertical) issued for PHILKOREA 94. | Turtle is on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1791 | e | 440 | 16 Aug 94 | Stylized Turtle | Single stamp from Scott Korea 1791. | Turtle is swimming in a river. | |||||||
| SC | 1817 | 130 won | 25 Sep 95 | Song About a Turtle | Represents a legendary song inserted into the mythological story of the advent of King Kimsuro, founder of the Karak Kingdom. | Commemorates the Kuji-ga Song (The Turtle's Back), which was first sung about 42 AD while praying to Kimsuro. It later took on the role of a work song. | ||||||||
| SC | 1817 | a | 130 won | 25 Sep 95 | Song About a Turtle | S/S containing two Scott South Korea #1817. | Upper selvedge inscribed "Literature Series (1st)". | |||||||
| SC | 1865 | 150w | 05 Mar 96 | Chinemys reevesii | One individual swimming underwater. | Stamp is inscribed "Geoclemys reevesii". | ||||||||
| SC | 1865 | a | 150w | 05 Mar 96 | Chinemys reevesii | s/s containing two Scott Korea #1865, plus a large line drawing of a turtle in the margin of the sheet. | Stamps are inscribed "Geoclemys reevesii". | |||||||
| SC | 1898 | 150w | 10 Apr 97 | Mythological Turtles | Folk Painting: "Auspicious Turtles". | Issued for 97th Inter-Pariamentary Conf. | ||||||||
| SC | 1973 | 170 won | 01 May 00 | Tortoise Ship | S/S w/ five stamps and one label. Tortoise ship on one stamp. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Millennium Series V" in English. Upper half of sheet contains three long paragrphs of writing in Korean. Large mask-like face in upper half of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1973 | d | 170 won | 01 May 00 | Tortoise Ship | Single stamp w/ tortoise ship from Scott Korea (South) #1973. | Miniature model of ship in foreground, admiral in background. | |||||||
| SC | 1998 | 400w | 11 Apr 03 | Ceramic(?) Turtle | Celadon pitcher with lid in the form of a dragon-turtle. | This stamp was formerly listed by Scott as #1997 but was changed to #1998 in their 2007 catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 2038 | 170w | 16 Nov 00 | Tortoiseshell Comb | Four se-tenant 170w stamps in horiz. strip, all depicting Ornaments worn by women. | One stamp shows a tortoiseshell comb w/ inlaid design of gold and jade. From Ho-Am Art Museum. | ||||||||
| SC | 2038 | a | 170w | 16 Nov 00 | Tortoiseshell Comb | Single stamp w/ tortoiseshell comb from Scott Korea #2038. | ||||||||
| SC | 2051 | 170 | 1 June 04 | Tortoise Ship | Personalized stamp w/ three trumpet-like objects w/ flowers emerging from them. "Congratulations" inscribed across stamp in English. Customer-supplied picture of Korean Tortoise Ship on attached tab. | See Appendix VI for an image of this stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 2197 | A | 1,770w | 10 Oct 11 | Clay Image on Ancient Jar | Ancient clay jar w/ image of a chelonian on left side of jar near neck. The word "Korea" printed vertically in gold ink that is visible only when viewed at a certain angle. | Many other figures on jar in addition to the chelonian. Date also reported as 1 Oct 2011. | |||||||
| SC | 2246 | a | 250w | 19 Mar 07 | Silhouette of Sea Turtle | Sheetlet of two identical stamps w/ what appears to be a chromosome and a DNA molecule on each. Silhouettes of various animals, including a sea turtle, in background of stamps and in margin of sheet. | Sheet inscribed "The Year of Biology 2007". Small, pale, shadowy silhouette of sea turtle in margin of sheet. This stamp was formerly listed here, in error, as being from the Republic of China (Taiwan). | |||||||
| SC | 2342 | 250w | 14 Sep 10 | Generalized Turtles | S/S of four stamps telling the story of Jumong, founder of the Kingdom of Goguryeo. | One stamp shows men on horseback crossing a body of water on a bridge made up of marine creatures, mostly turtles. | ||||||||
| SC | 2342 | c | 250w | 14 Sep 10 | Generalized Turtles | Individual stamp w/ turtles from sheet of four, telling the story of Jumong, founder of the Kingdom of Goguryeo. | Stamp depicts men on horseback crossing a body of water on a bridge made up of marine creatures, mostly turtles. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6068. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 3000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 5000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. Although this stamp has been called a Cinderella on this web site, it has been learned that at least one of them was used to frank a registered cover so perhaps it should be called a provisional overprint rather than a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 1000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in in red. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia 5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| 3000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| 5000 | 1996 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5468. | O/P is all in red. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1506 | 150 fils | 2001 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Design consists of a large numeral "10" w/ a sea turtle in the center of the zero. 10th Anniv. of Kuwait Diving Team. | Inscribed "1991-2001" and "We Dive for Kuwait". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10c | 1999 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheet of nine stamps w/ turtles on three. | |||||||||||
| 10c | 1999 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One of three turtle stamps from sheet of nine. Depicts one turtle. | |||||||||||
| 10c | 1999 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One of three turtle stamps from sheet of nine. Depicts one turtle. | |||||||||||
| 10c | 1999 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | One of three turtle stamps from sheet of nine. This stamp depicts three turtles. | |||||||||||
| 20c | 2000 | Cartoon Tortoise | Sheet of four 20c values w/ dozens of cartoon animals on stamps and in selvedge. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 20c | 2000 | Cartoon Tortoise | Single stamp w/ turtle from cartoon sheet of four. | Turtle's head and part of carapace barely show in lower right corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| 20c | 2000? | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Sheet of nine se-tenant stamps, all w/ underwater scenes but not making an overall unified picture. Sunken classical statuary in upper right selvedge. Commemorates Atlantis? | Sea turtles on three of the nine stamps. This is a Cinderella according to Michel publishers and has been declared "illegal" by Kyrgyzstan postal officials. | ||||||||||
| 20c | 2000? | Chelonia mydas | From "Atlantis" sheet of nine. Semi-dorsal view swimming left. | In "b" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 20c | 2000? | Eretmochelys imbricata | From "Atlantis" sheet of nine. Swimming up and right. | In "e" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 20c | 2000? | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From "Atlantis" sheet of nine. Very small turtle near bottom center of stamp. | In "d" position on sheet. This is a Cinderella according to Michel publishers. | ||||||||||
| 25c | 2004? | Gopherus agassizi | Sheet w/ six 25c stamps and one very large, non-denominated label in the center. Tortoise is on central label w/ many other desert animals and plants. | Sheet is inscribed "American Dessert" (sic) in large, prominent letters. | ||||||||||
| 25c | 2004? | Terrapene sp. | Sheet w/ six 25c stamps and one very large, non-denominated label in the center. Box turtle is on central label w/ other plants and animals. | Sheet is inscribed "American Forests". | ||||||||||
| 25c | 2004 | Chelydra serpentina | Sheet of six 25c stamps and one very large non-denominated label in the center. Turtle on lower right stamp, partialy submersed in water. | Sheet inscribed "Swamps of North America". | ||||||||||
| 25c | 2004 | Chelydra serpentina | Turtle partially submersed in shallow water w/ Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiodes) in foreground and Water Lilies (Nymphaea alba) in background. | Individual stamp w/ turtle from sheet of six. Sheet inscribed "Swamps of North America". | ||||||||||
| SC | 374 | 16s | 11 Dec 10 | Agrionemys horsfieldi | One individual facing three-quarters left. | Specific name misspelled "horstieldi" on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 375 | 24s | 11 Dec 10 | Pseudemys scripta scripta | One individual on land, facing left w/ head and neck extended. | |||||||||
| SC | 376 | 48s | 11 Dec 10 | Geochelone elegans | One individual facing right w/ right front leg elevated. | |||||||||
| SC | 377 | 72s | 11 Dec 10 | Testudo kleinmanni | One individual facing three-quarters right w/ head extended but lowered. | Specific name missplelled as "kleimanni" on stamp. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 16 Aug 04 | Cuora amboinensis | S/S of four each of four different stamps (total of sixteen), all depicting C. amboinensis The 5000 denom stamp appears to be a photograph, while the other three appear to be paintings. | Marginal inscriptions: "Malayan Box Turtle" in left margin, "World Wide Fund for Nature" in top margin, "Cuora amboinensis" in right margin, and "Lao PDR" in bottom margin. Also, small picture of turtle in each of the four corners. | ||||||||||
| SC | 584 | 50c | 20 Aug 84 | Malaclemys terrapin | ||||||||||
| SC | 1304 | A | 150k | 27 Dec 96 | Dermochelys coriacea | Issued for 25th anniversary of Greenpeace. | CTO date is 10 Jan 97. | |||||||
| SC | 1304 | B | 250k | 27 Dec 96 | Dermochelys coriacea | Issued for 25th anniversary of Greenpeace. | CTO date is 10 Jan 97. | |||||||
| SC | 1304 | C | 400k | 27 Dec 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Issued for 25th anniversary of Greenpeace. | CTO date is 10 Jan 97. | |||||||
| SC | 1304 | D | 450k | 27 Dec 96 | Chelonia agassizi | Issued for 25th anniversary of Greenpeace. | CTO date is 10 Jan 97. | |||||||
| SC | 1304 | e | Various | 27 Dec 96 | 3 Species of Sea Turtles | Issued for 25th anniversary of Greenpeace. | CTO date is 10 Jan 97. | |||||||
| SC | 1441 | 3200k | 01 Jun 00 | Childs Drawing | Child's drawing of many animals in and near a river. | Turtle on land in lower rt. corner of stamp. Linn's Stamp News incorrectly listed denom. as 2300k. | ||||||||
| SC | 1625 | Various | 16 Aug 04 | Cuora amboinensis | Block of four se-tenant stamps, each w/ a different picture of Cuora amboinensis. | WWF logo on each stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1625 | a | 5000k | 16 Aug 04 | Cuora amboinensis | Close-up photograph of head. | Contains WWF logo. | |||||||
| SC | 1625 | b | 5500k | 16 Aug 04 | Cuora amboinensis | Painting of adult on land, facing left. | Contains WWF logo. | |||||||
| SC | 1625 | c | 6000k | 16 Aug 04 | Cuora amboinensis | Painting of two adults on land, one facing left, the other facing right. | Contains WWF logo. | |||||||
| SC | 1625 | d | 7000k | 16 Aug 04 | Cuora amboinensis | Painting of front half of adult on land, facing three-quarters to right. | Contains WWF logo. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10m | 2008? | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle swimming down and left. Anterior portion of turtle on stamp, rest of turtle in sheet margin. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| SC | 614 | 15s | 14 Dec 87 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 1092 | 1m | 27 Apr 98 | Two Sea Turtle Species | Pane of twenty se-tenant 1m stamps w/turtles on two. | Date also reported as 14 Apr 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 1092 | i | 1m | 27 Apr 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | One stamp from Scott Lesotho 1092. | Date also reported as 14 Apr 98. | |||||||
| SC | 1092 | q | 1m | 27 Apr 98 | Chelonia mydas | One stamp from Scott Lesotho 1092. | Date also reported as 14 Apr 98. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32c | 1998 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of nine w/ turtle in upper selvedge. | |||||||||||
| $15 | 20 Dec 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Se-tenant sheetlet of ten $15 stamps w/ turtle on one. | Turtle extends partly onto stamp below. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 20 Dec 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheetlet of ten. | |||||||||||
| $15 | 05 Sep 00 | Terrapene carolina | Pane 2, of three panes of eight se-tenant stamps each, issued this date. Scene from "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. | Realistic animals on stamps, anthropomorphic animals in selvedge. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 05 Sep 00 | Terrapene carolina | Single stamp w/ turtle from "Wind in the Willows" sheet. | |||||||||||
| $100.00 | 15 Sep 01 | Chelonia mydas | S/S w/ one stamp from "Marine Life of the Atlantic" issue. | One turtle on stamp plus large turtle in selvedge. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane 1 of two panes of nine se-tenant stamps each. | "Ocean Life" issue. Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Pane 1 of "Ocean Life" issue. | |||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Pane 2 of two panes of nine se-tenant $15 stamps each. | Turtle on one stamp only. "Ocean Life" issue. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Pane 2 of "Ocean Life" issue. | |||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Geochelone pardalis | Pane 2 of two panes of eight se-tenant $15 stamps each. | Turtle on one stamp only. "Monkeys and Reptiles" issue. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Geochelone pardalis | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Pane 2 of "Monkeys and Reptiles" issue. | |||||||||||
| $100 | 2003 | Caretta caretta | S/S w/ one stamp. Turtle in lower right selvedge, not on stamp. Stamp depicts a California sea lion. | Upper left corner of sheet inscribed "Endangered Species of the World". | ||||||||||
| Various | 2004? | Four Species | Mini sheet of four stamps, each w/ a different turtles photo. Scout emblem on each stamp. | Turtles depicted are two tortoises and two freshwater emydids. Denoms are $0.75, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50. | ||||||||||
| $0.75 | 2004? | Kinyxis sp. | Adult facing right. | From sheet of four. Depicts scout emblem. | ||||||||||
| $1.00 | 2004? | Unident Freshwater Emydid | Adult on land facing right w/ tree frog on carapace. | From sheet of four. Depicts scout emblem. | ||||||||||
| $1.25 | 2004? | Pseudemys scripta ssp. | Dorsal view of immature individual on land. Yellow and black; may be a xanthophyllic individual. | From sheet of four. Depicts scout emblem. | ||||||||||
| $1.50 | 2004? | Geochelone elegans | Adult facing left. | From sheet of our. Depicts scout emblem. | ||||||||||
| $1.00 | 2204? | Pseudemys scripta ssp. | S/S of one stamp depicting dorsal view of an immature individual on land. TUrtle is yellow and black; may be a xanthophyllic individual. | Same design as $1.25 Liberian issue of 2004? except scout emblem is missing from this one. | ||||||||||
| $180 | 26 Dec 11 | Two Psammobates Species | S/S w/ two se-tenant $180 stamps w/ a tortoise on each. | Tortoises depicted are Psammobates tentorius and P. oculifera (misspelled "oculifer" on stamp). Ventral view of each species in sheet margin. | ||||||||||
| $180 | 26 Dec 11 | Psammobates tentorius | One individual facing left. | From s/s of two stamps issued this date. | ||||||||||
| $180 | 26 Dec 11 | Psammobates oculifera | One individual facing right | From s/s of two stamps issued this date. Species name misspelled "oculifer" on stamp. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane 1 of two panes of eight se-tenant $15 stamps. | "Marine Life of the Atlantic". Turtle spans two stamps. | ||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ anterior half of turtle from "Marine Life of the Atlantic" pane. | |||||||||||
| $15 | 15 Sep 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ posterior half of turtle from "Marine Life of the Atlantic" pane of eight $15 stamps. | |||||||||||
| SC | 484 | 25c | 22 Aug 68 | Stone Turtle ? | At the time of issue, the stone head on this stamp was referred to as a turtle. | The Scott Catalog now identifies the stone head as Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec Serpent God. It has also been referred to as a "mythological reptile". | ||||||||
| SC | 1356 | 15c | 15 Oct 98 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant sheetlet of twenty five 15c values, w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 1356 | v | 15c | 15 Oct 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Liberia 1356. | ||||||||
| SC | 1357 | 20c | 15 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Pane of sixteen 20c se-tenant stamps. | International Year of the Ocean. Turtle confined primarily to one stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1357 | m | 20c | 15 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Liberia 1357. | Small part of turtle appears on adjacent stamp (1357n). | |||||||
| SC | 1358 | 32c | 15 Oct 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet w/ small turtle in upper selvedge. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 1359 | 32c | 15 Oct 98 | Chelydra serpentina | One of two different panes of nine se-tenant 32c stamps issued this date. | The turtle, a fresh or brackish water species, is shown in a marine environment. | ||||||||
| SC | 1359 | a | 32c | 15 Oct 98 | Chelydra serpentina | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Liberia 1359. | ||||||||
| SC | 2346 | $50 | 26 Jan 05 | Archelon sp. | S/S of four different $50 stamps w/ Archelon on one and an additional turtle-like animal in margin. | Selvedge inscribed "Prehistoric Animals - Exploration of the World Under the Sea". | ||||||||
| SC | 2346 | b | $50 | 26 Jan 05 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Liberia #2346. | ||||||||
| SC | 2389 | $45 | 17 Jan 06 | Generalized Tortoises | Se-tenent sheet of four $45 stamps w/ different animals on each. Pair of tortoises on one stamp. | Pane inscribed "Animals of the Bible". Noah's Ark in upper right selvedge. This is pane 3 of three similar panes issued this date. | ||||||||
| SC | 2389 | c | $45 | 17 Jan 06 | Generalized Tortoises | Single stamp w/ tortoises from Scott Liberia #2389. | This is from pane 3 of three similar panes issued this date. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 797 | 5d | 01 Feb 79 | Geochelone sulcata | ||||||||||
| SC | 1535 | 100d | 25 Nov 95 | Cartoon Turtle | Se-tenant strip of five 100d stamps w/ cartoon animals and children, issued for Children's Day 1995. | Turtle on one stamp only. Each stamp in strip has the UNICEF emblem. Strip was formerly listed here as MI 2242-46. | ||||||||
| SC | 1535 | c | 100d | 25 Nov 95 | Cartoon Turtle | Depicts cartoon turtle, boy and mushroom. | Stamp was formerly listed here as MI 2244. | |||||||
| SC | 1568 | 100d | 20 Dec 96 | Four species ** | Minisheet of sixteen 100 dinar se-tenant stamps w/ four chelonians. All stamps depict reptiles. | ** See individual stamps. listed below, for turtle descriptions. | ||||||||
| SC | 1568 | c | 100d | 20 Dec 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming down and to left. | Individual stamp from Scott Libya #1568. Stamp was formerly listed here as MI 2409. | |||||||
| SC | 1568 | h | 100d | 20 Dec 96 | Unidentified Softshell | Swimming down and to left. | Individual stamp from Scott Libya #1568. Stamp was formerly listed here as MI 2414. | |||||||
| SC | 1568 | m | 100d | 20 Dec 96 | Unidentified Tortoise | On land, facing downward and to right. | Individual stamp from Scott Libya #1568. Stamp was formerly listed here as MI 2419. | |||||||
| SC | 1568 | o | 100d | 20 Dec 96 | Unidentified Tortoise | On land, facing down and to left. | Individual stamp from Scott Libya #1568. Stamp was formerly listed here as MI 2421. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 584 | 40rp | 11 Mar 76 | Emys orbicularis | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 473 | 80c | 30 Dec 93 | Emys orbicularis | ||||||||||
| SC | 773 | var | 1Lt | 10 Jul 04 | Emys orbicularis | Sheet of twenty stamps plus five "internal" labels (scattered among the stamps), plus ten marginal labels. Stamps depict eagles and iguanas. Various animals on labels. Turtle is on one marginal label. | Commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Tadas Ivanauskas Zoological Museum of Kaunas. Scott has assigned number 773 to the horiz. pair of actual stamps but has not assigned a number to the entire sheet. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1081 | 8pcts | 10 Dec 01 | Stylized Tortoise | S/S w/ one stamp. Male figure sitting on ground, contemplating a tortoise, which is in selvedge of sheet. | Tortoise is semi-realistic except that it has two small ears or horns. | ||||||||
| SC | 1203 | 2pcts | 09 Oct 06 | Stone Turtle | S/S of eight hexagonal stamps, all w/ 2ptcs denom. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "I Ching" and "Pa Kua, w/ Roman numeral V in red circle in upper right corner. | Tutle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1203 | b | 2pcts | 09 Oct 06 | Stone turtle | Carved stone turtle at base of stone monument. | Individual hexagonal stamp w/ turtle from Scott Macao #1203. | |||||||
| SC | 1297 | 10.00 | 29 Nov 09 | Unident. Aquatic Turtles | S/S of one stamp. Sheet shows students in front of school w/ fountain in foreground and four turtles in fountain. | Issued for the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Pui Ching Escola Secondary School. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6ct | 1966 | Geochelone elephantopus | One of a set of ten stamps, all depicting animals and printed in black on light green paper. Design on the tortoise stamp is a line drawing of tortoise, facing right, in the middle of the stamp. | Cinderellas produced at a U.S. airbase on Mactan Island by Mr. James C. Cyzl who was stationed there. Perfs were added when Mr. Cyzl returned to the U.S. Available perf. and imperf. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See MALAGASY REPUBLIC | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000fmg | Three species | Sheetlet of four se-tenant stamps w/ a different turtle on each. Mushrooms in selvedge. | Species depicted (all photos) are Chrysemys picta (1), Trachemys scripta elegans (2), and Terrapene carolina(1). | |||||||||||
| 4000fmg | Trachemys scripta elegans | Extremely pale-colored juvenile specimen. | ||||||||||||
| 4000fmg | Chrysemys picta | Hatchling. | Subspecies is probably picta. | |||||||||||
| 4000fmg | Trachemys scripta elegans | Adult specimen. Albino except for red patch behind eye. | ||||||||||||
| 4000fmg | Terrapene carolina | Adult specimen w/ brightly-colored face. | Subspecies may be triunguis. | |||||||||||
| SC | 535 | 75fr | 16 Sep 75 | Cuora flavomarginata | The turtle is mis-named Cyclemys Aavomarginata on the stamp itself. | |||||||||
| SC | 782 | 60fr | 13 Mar 87 | Geochelone yniphora | ||||||||||
| SC | 1159 | 2000+400 | 07 Dec 93 | Geochelone radiata | Block of four reptile stamps, including Scott Malagasy Republic (Madagascar) #1159d. | See comment on date under Scott Malagasy Republic (Madagascar) #1160e. | ||||||||
| SC | 1159 | d | 2000+400 | 07 Dec 93 | Geochelone radiata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Malagasy Republic (Madagascar) 1160e. | See comment on date under Scott Malagasy Republic (Madagascar) #1160e. | |||||||
| SC | 1160 | e | 2000+400 | 07 Dec 93 | Geochelone radiata | Sheet of sixteeen stamps, including four reptiles, four dogs, four domestic cats, & four beetles. | Date on stamp is 1991, but FDC is postmarked 9 Dec 93, and Linn's and Scott list issue date as 1993. | |||||||
| SC | 1328 | 500fr | 24 Oct 95 | Unidentified Tortoise | Lemur and tortoise in vegetation. | Issued for 50th Anniv. of UN. | ||||||||
| SC | 1369 | 3000+600 | 1998 | Malacochersus tornieri | S/S w/ two mushroom stamps. Turtle is in lower left selvedge. | Each stamp denominated "3000fmg" AND "600 Ariary" (not "3000fmg" PLUS "600 Ariary"). | ||||||||
| SC | 1416 | 2500f | 1999 | Geochelone radiata | Sheet of nine stamps and three labels depicting mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The labels are interspersed among the stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Animaux Du Monde". Prominent tortoise in lower left selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 1554 | 250fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Six Species of Chelonians | Vertical sheet of six stamps, each w/ a large, prominent chelonian. | Each stamp inscribed "50 Ariary". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 1554 | a | 250fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Geochelone gigantea | Adult on land, facing left. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue geante des Seychelles". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1554 | b | 250fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming left. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue luth" (Tortue cuir)". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1554 | c | 250fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Geochelone pardalis | Adult facing right. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue panthere". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1554 | d | 250fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming down and left. | Stamp inscribed "Caouanne". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1554 | e | 250fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Emys orbicularis | Adult basking. | Stamp inscribed "Cistude D'Europe". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1554 | f | 250fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Lepidochelys kempi | Adult swimming down and left. | Stamp inscribed "Chelonee (Tortue Batarde)". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1557 | 1500fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Six Species of Chelonians | Horizontal sheet of six stamps, all w/ a large, prominent chelonian. | Each stamp inscribed "300 Ariary". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 1557 | a | 1500fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Pelomedusa subrufra | Adult on land facing right. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue A Cou Cache D'Afrique". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1557 | b | 1500fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Malaclemys terrapin | Adult facing up and left. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue Dos Diamante". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1557 | c | 1500fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Testudo hermanni | Adult facing left. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue D'Hermann". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1557 | d | 1500fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Testudo graeca | Adult facing left. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue Grecque". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1557 | e | 1500fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult facing up and right. | Stamp inscribed "Tortue Caret". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | 1557 | f | 1500fmg | 25 Oct 01 | Geochelone denticulata | Adult facing down and right. | Stamp inscribed "Geochelone denticulata". Date also reported as 30 May 01. | |||||||
| SC | C | 172 | 20fr | 06 Jul 79 | Geochelone radiata | May depict a small Pyxis arachnoides. | See End Note #10. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150k | 2008 | Testudo graeca | Mini sheet of four stamps depicting a serval, a tortoise, a crocodile and a rhino. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Animals of Africa" in pale, difficult-to-read letters. | ||||||||||
| 150k | 2008 | Testudo graeca | Individual stamp with tortoise from mini sheet of four which also includes a serval, crocodile and a rhino. | |||||||||||
| Various | 2007 | Kinixys erosa | S/S of two stamps. One depicts a cartoon character from "The Lion King" and the other has a realistic picture of Kinixys erosa. Sheet margin has portraits of Sir Robert Baden-Powell and Walt Disney. | |||||||||||
| 250k | 2007 | Kinixys erosa | Individual stamp w/ turtle from s/s of two stamps. Turtle is facing right. Boy Scout logo in upper right corner of stamp. | |||||||||||
| Various | 2010 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of four stamps depicting a ray, a sea turtle, a moray eel and a fish. | |||||||||||
| 250k | 2010 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from sheet of four. | This is from the sheet of four depicting a ray, a turtle, a moray eel and a fish. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2010 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of four stamps. Two depict sea turtles, one depicts what appears to be a ray lying on the bottom and one depicts a clown fish in an anemone. | |||||||||||
| 150k | 2010 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Close-up of turtle's head, swimming left. | From the sheet of four stamps which depicts two turtles, one ray and a clown fish in an anemone. | ||||||||||
| 250k | 2010 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One of the two turtle stamps from sheet of four. | From the sheet of four stamps which depicts two turtles, one ray and a clown fish in an anemone. | ||||||||||
| K250 | 2005 | Trionyx triunguis | S/S of one stamp depicting the turtle w/ map of Africa, flamingos and lions in selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animals of Africa", "Reptilia" and "Testudines". Fleur-de-lis in upper left corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2012 | Six Sea Turtle Species | Cinderella sheet of six stamps w/ a different sea turtle on each. Additional sea turtle in upper margin of sheet. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Sea turtles". | ||||||||||
| 150k | 2012 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming right. | From Cinderella sheet of six issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 250k | 2012 | Lepidochelys kempii | One individual swimming right and slightly downward. | From Cinderella sheet of six issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 350k | 2012 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming left. | From Cinderella sheet of six issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 450k | 2012 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming right. | From Cinderella sheet of six issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 550k | 2012 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left. | From Cinderella sheet of six issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| 650k | 2012 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming left. | From Cinderella sheet of six issued in 2012. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2008 | Unidentified Tortoise | Mini sheet of six stamps depicting a tortoise, bear, cougar, butterfly, eagle and crane. | Sheet inscribed "Endangered Species" in upper margin. WWF logo on each stamp. | ||||||||||
| 200k | 2008 | Unidentified Tortoise | From mini sheet of six. Tortoise facing up and to right on stony terrain. | WWF logo on lower right corner of stamp. Stamp inscribed "Desert Tortoise" but this is not a desert tortoise. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2007 | Kinixys erosa | S/S of two stamps, one w/ tortoise facing right and one w/ a character from Disneys "The Lion King". Border w/ Sir Robert Smith Baden-Powell and Walt Elias Disney. | Upper selvedge of sheet inscribed "Disney and Fauna". Probably a Cinderella issue. | ||||||||||
| 250k | 2007 | Kinixys erosa | Individual stamp w/ turtle from "Disney and Fauna" sheet of two. | Boy Scout emblem in upper right corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40c | Dermochelys coriacea | Aerogramme w/ prominant turtle and map in cachet. | No turtle on imprinted stamp. | |||||||||||
| 30 sen | 28 Jun 03 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of 20 stamps of two different designs (10 of each). One is an aerial photo of a beach on Ligitan Island and the other is a map of Ligitan Island. The stamps exist w/ the map embossed and also with no embossing. Turtle is in upper left selvedge of sheet, not on stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Islands & Beaches of Malaysia Series II". Scott lists the individual stamps as 932a and 932b. They also list a s/s of 2 stamps but they do not list the s/s of 20 stamps which has the turtle. | ||||||||||
| $1 | 09 Oct 06 | Cuora amboinensis | Sheet of twenty identical stamps w/ one indiviual in very shallow water, facing right and a small second individual in background. | Two C. amboinensis in upper right corner of sheet, both facing left. Red, circular logo in upper right corner of sheet with a blue, flying bird and the inscription "Minguu Setem Stamp Week 2006". | ||||||||||
| 5rm | 2012 | Chelonia mydas | Horizontal s/s of one elongate stamp depicting a green turtle, two ghostpipefish and one sea horse. | Sheet margin inscribed "Underwater Life" in very small letters beneath the word "LAUT" in large conspicuous letters. | ||||||||||
| SC | 95 | 30c | 31 Jan 72 | Dermochelys coriacea | A strip of three different 30c stamps. The one on the left has a tiny turtle w/ her eggs. | |||||||||
| SC | 95 | a | 30c | 31 Jan 72 | Dermochelys coriacea | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott Malaysia #95. | ||||||||
| SC | 179 | $1 | 04 Jan 79 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 179 | a | $1 | 05 Oct 83 | Dermochelys coriacea | This is Scott Malaysia #179 w/o a watermark. | ||||||||
| SC | 324 | 20c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | This is a strip of three stamps (Scott Maylasia 324a thru 324c) each w/ a turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 324 | a | 20c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | 324 | b | 20c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | 324 | c | 20c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | 325 | 40c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | This is a strip of three stamps (Scott Malaysia 325a thru 325c) each w/ a turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 325 | a | 40c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | 325 | b | 40c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | 325 | c | 40c | 14 Apr 86 | Cartoon Turtle | |||||||||
| SC | 415 | $1 | 11 Jan 90 | Dermochelys coriacea | Tiny turtle w/ yachts & SCUBA diver. | |||||||||
| SC | 431 | 15c | 17 Nov 90 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 432 | 20c | 17 Nov 90 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 433 | 40c | 17 Nov 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 434 | $1 | 17 Nov 90 | Lepidochelys olivacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 497 | 50c | 01 Jan 94 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming over fish. | Marine Life Issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 527 | C | 50c | 08 Nov 94 | Chelonia mydas | Same as Scott Malaysia 497 w/ added inscription for ASEANPEX '94 in upper right corner in white. This is NOT an o/p, it is an added inscription. | Due to an error, this stamp was formerly described as having an inscription for Philkorea 1994. | |||||||
| SC | 562 | 30c | 26 Sep 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from booklet of ten. | |||||||||
| SC | 563 | 30c | 26 Sep 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp from booklet of ten. | |||||||||
| SC | 563 | a | 30c | 26 Sep 95 | D. coriacea & C. mydas | $3 booklet w/ ten 30c stamps; five Dermochelys coriacea and five Chelonia mydas. | Underwater photo of turtle on cover of booklet. | |||||||
| SC | 641 | 2rm | 23 Aug 97 | Chelonia mydas | s/s with one stamp. | Issued for International Year of the Reef. | ||||||||
| SC | 754 | 30s | 18 Dec 99 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Stamp-on-stamp depicting a very small corner of Malaysia Scott 434, which has the turtle. | One of a set of four issued to commemorate the UPU. | ||||||||
| SC | 795 | f | 30 sen | 07 Aug 00 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of twenty 30 sen stamps depicting fruits and seeds of forest trees. Turtle is in right margin. | Sheet inscribed "Forests and Society: The Role of Research". | |||||||
| SC | 799 | 50 sen | 07 Aug 00 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of five 50 sen stamps plus one label. Stamps depict bird, potto-like mammal, feline mammal, fish and snake. Turtle is in right margin of sheet. | Sheet inscribed "Forests and Society: The Role of Research". | ||||||||
| SC | 1113 | $1 | 09 Oct 06 | Cuora amboinensis | One individual in very shallow water, facing right. Small second individual in background. | From set of three semi-aquatic animal stamps. Sheets of twenty #1113 have additional turtles in margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 1142 | b | 30s | 19 Mar 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | SCUBA diver and marine organisms, including a turtle in upper right corner. | Inscribed "Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2007" and in very small print "Visit Malaysia 2007". | |||||||
| SC | 1316 | 70s | 15 Jul 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Stamp from "Threatened Habitats" series representing the marine habitat. Depicts a turtle with a rope around its body just behind the foreflippers, swimming right. | Stamp inscribed "Laut - Marine" in very small print. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of twelve containing three copies each of four different stamps. (Three strips of Scott Maldives 2092 on one sheet). Sheet is footnoted by Scott, but no separate no. is assigned. | All turtles depicted are hawksbills. Sheet is inscribed "World Wide Fund for Nature". | ||||||||||
| 5Rf | 1999 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of nine 5Rs values. Inscribed "Les Tresors de la Mer". | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 5Rf | 1999 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of nine 5Rf values. | |||||||||||
| SC | 449 | 3l | Oct 1973 | Geochelone elegans | ||||||||||
| SC | 451 | 50l | Oct 1973 | Geochelone elegans | ||||||||||
| SC | 823 | 1.30r | 11 Nov 79 | Tortoise Shell Jewelry | ||||||||||
| SC | 841 | 1l | 17 Feb 80 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 842 | 2l | 17 Feb 80 | Natator depressus | Turtle formerly listed as Chelonia depressa. | |||||||||
| SC | 843 | 5l | 17 Feb 80 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 844 | 10l | 17 Feb 80 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 845 | 75l | 17 Feb 80 | Lepidochelys olivacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 846 | 10r | 17 Feb 80 | Lepidochelys kempii | ||||||||||
| SC | 847 | 4r | 17 Feb 80 | Chelonia mydas | This is a s/s. | |||||||||
| SC | 897 | 90l | 29 Dec 80 | Lepidochelys olivacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1030 | 10r | 21 Sep 84 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 1192 | 10r | 22 Sep 86 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 1355 | 20r | 17 Nov 89 | Cartoon Tortoise | s/s w/ a single stamp. It shows Mickey Mouse taking a picture of a tortoise. | Issued for World Stamp Expo '89. | ||||||||
| SC | 1466 | 15l | 11 Dec 90 | Cartoon Tortoise | Hare and Tortoise from fable. | |||||||||
| SC | 1667 | A | 20Rf | 23 Mar 92 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a s/s. | ||||||||
| SC | 1810 | 8Rf | Jan 1992 | Chelonia mydas | "Earth Summit 92" stamp. | In one source, date appears as Jan 1993. | ||||||||
| SC | 2092 | 10Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Strip of four different stamps, all depicting E. imbricata. | |||||||||
| SC | 2092 | a | 10Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2092. Shows turtle crawling. | Bears small WWF logo. | |||||||
| SC | 2092 | b | 10Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2092. Shows two turtles in water. | Bears small WWF logo. | |||||||
| SC | 2092 | c | 10Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2092. Shows turtle emerging from water. | Bears small WWF logo. | |||||||
| SC | 2092 | d | 10Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2092. Shows turtle swimming. | Bears small WWF logo. | |||||||
| SC | 2093 | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eight Different Species | Sheet of eight stamps, each depicting a different species. | See individual stamps for list of species. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | a | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Geochelone sulcata | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | b | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Geochelone gigantea | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | c | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | d | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | e | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | f | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | g | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Lepidochelys kempii | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2093 | h | 3Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from Scott Maldives 2093. | ||||||||
| SC | 2094 | 25Rf | 22 Aug 95 | Chelonia mydas | s/s w/ turtle in border as well as on stamp. | Extensive notes in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 2196 | A | Various | 1996? | Eretmochelys imbricata | Se-tenant strip of three stamps, each w/ a different painting of E. imbricata. Each stamp inscribed "Save the Turtles". | Postally used examples of stamps from this strip exist on cover, postmarked 12 Nov 1996 but the issue date could have been sometime prior to that. | |||||||
| SC | 2196 | Ab | 1Rf | 1996? | Eretmochelys imbricata | Head of turtle facing left. Inscribed "Save the Turtles". | A postally used example exists on cover, postmarked 12 Nov 1996 but the issue date could have been sometime prior to that. | |||||||
| SC | 2196 | Ac | 7Rf | 1996? | Eretmochelys imbricata | Ventral view of posterior half of turtle. Inscribed "Save the Turtles". | Postally used examples of stamps from this set exist on cover, postmarked 12 Nov 1996 but the issue date could have been sometime prior to that. | |||||||
| SC | 2196 | Ad | 8Rf | 1996? | Eretmochelys imbricata | Two turtles swimming underwater. One swimming to right, the other swimming directly toward viewer. Inscribed "Save the Turtles". | A postally used example exists on cover, postmarked 12 Nov 1996 but the issue date could have been sometime prior to that. | |||||||
| SC | 2387 | 10Rf | 26 Oct 99 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Adult on beach facing left. | From Marine Environment Wildlife set. | ||||||||
| SC | 2388 | 5Rf | 26 Oct 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheetlet of nine 5Rf values w/ a turtle on one. | Inscribed "Nature Wonderland of the Maldives". | ||||||||
| SC | 2388 | g | 5Rf | 26 Oct 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Maldives 2388. | ||||||||
| SC | 2389 | 5Rf | 26 Oct 99 | Chelonia mydas | Sheetlet of nine 5Rf denoms w/ a turtle on one. | Inscribed "Nature Wonderland of the Maldives". | ||||||||
| SC | 2389 | b | 5Rf | 26 Oct 99 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Maldives 2389. | ||||||||
| SC | 2483 | 5rf | 15 Nov 00 | Chelonia mydas | Pane 1 of three different panes of eight se-tenant stamps each, issued this date. | Indian Ocean Marine Life. | ||||||||
| SC | 2483 | c | 5rf | 15 Nov 00 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Maldives Scott #2483. | Indian Ocean Marine Life. | |||||||
| SC | 2684 | 7Rf | 27 Jan 03 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of six stamps depicting Popeye participating in summer sports. | Sea turtle is half in selvedge and half on one of the stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 2684 | a | 7Rf | 27 Jan 03 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Maldives #2684. Popeye diving into water. | Anterior half of turtle is on this stamp, posterior half is in selvedge. | |||||||
| SC | 2848 | 10Rf | 15 Dec 04 | Archelon sp. | S/S of four 10Rf stamps. Archelon on one, Icthyosaurus, Macroplata, and Shonisaurus on other three. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Prehistoric Animals". | ||||||||
| SC | 2848 | d | 10Rf | 15 Dec 04 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Maldives #2848. | ||||||||
| SC | 2872 | Rf10 | 24 Jan 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenent sheet of four Rf10 stamps depicting fish. Half of the sheet is selvedge w/ a prominent sea turtle. No turtles on stamps. | Inscribed "Kids-Did-It! Designs". Turtle art work entitled "Sea Turtle" by Tyler Overton, age 10. | ||||||||
| SC | 3005 | 15rf | 22 Jun 10 | L. olivacea & C. mydas | Sheetlet of four stamps; two sea turtles, one snake and one lizard. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Reptiles of the Maldives". | ||||||||
| SC | 3005 | a | 15rf | 22 Jun 10 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One adult swimming right. | From Scott Maldives #3005. | |||||||
| SC | 3005 | d | 15rf | 22 Jun 10 | Chelonia mydas | One adult swimming left. | From Scott Maldives #3005. | |||||||
| SC | 3006 | 15rf | 22 Jun 10 | Caretta caretta gigas | Sheetlet of two stamps w/ a lizard on one and a sea turtle on the other. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Reptiles of the Maldives". | ||||||||
| SC | 3006 | b | 15rf | 22 Jun 10 | Caretta caretta gigas | One adult swimming left. | From Scott Maldives #3006. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500f | 2005 | Meiolania sp. | S/S of one stamp w/large brown turtle. Boy Scout and Rotary emblems in upper left corner of stamp. | Five turtles in margin of sheet: Clemmys guttata, Macroclemys temminckii, Trionyx sp., Chrysemys picta and Heosemys spinosa. | ||||||||||
| SC | 252 | 40fr | 31 Mar 76 | Geochelone sulcata | ||||||||||
| SC | 828 | 250f | 03 Feb 97 | Geochelone elephantopus | Environment Protection Sheet of nine 250f stamps. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 828 | f | 250f | 03 Feb 97 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Mali #828. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 19 | 25fr | 23 Nov 63 | Geochelone sulcata | |||||||||
| SC | C | 20 | 200fr | 23 Nov 63 | Geochelone sulcata | |||||||||
| SC | C | 175 | 70fr | 12 Mar 73 | Geochelone sulcata | This is a stamp on stamp. The tortoise is on Scott Mali #C20, which is shown on this stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 65 | 100f | 14 Feb 69 | Stylized Wood Carving | Stamp-on-Stamp and woodcarving. The stamp on the stamp is Scott French Sudan #64. The woodcarving is of an animal with what MAY be a highly stylized turtle in its mouth or in the background. Some people feel that this figure reresents a turtle but most people feel that it does not. | Issued for Philexafrique, a stamp exhibition held in Abidjan in 1969. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 564 | 5c | 10 Oct 79 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 1159 | 16c | 21 Apr 04 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant sheet of sixteen 16c stamps depicting mammals and reptiles. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1159 | p | 16c | 21 Apr 04 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Malta #1159. | Adult swimming left. | |||||||
| SC | 1238 | Various | 14 Mar 06 | Pseudemys scripta elegans | Sheetlet of sixteen different se-tenant stamps depicting various birds, mammals, fish and one turtle. | Date also reported as 13 April 06 and 21 April 06. | ||||||||
| SC | 1238 | h | 7c | 14 Mar 06 | Pseudemys scripta elegans | Immature individual on log, facing up and left, overlooking water. | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Malta #1238. Date also reported as 13 April 06 and 21 Apr 06. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3r | 23 Apr 71 | Platysternon megacephalum | A large stamp w/ a marbled green background, having an imperforate Manama MK #439 in the center. Similar to a s/s, except that it has its own denomination (3 rials), while the MK #439 in the center of the sheet has its own denomination (10 Dh). | Date is from FDC. A flown, registered cover (not an FDC) addressed to White Plains, NY is postmarked 27 May 1971 and is further postmarked on the back as having been received at White Plains on 19 Aug 1971. | ||||||||||
| MK | 3 | 1.50r | Testudo graeca | |||||||||||
| MK | 439 | 10dh | 23 Apr 71 | Platysternon megacephalum | Two turtles in painting by Hokusai, entitled "Carp". | This stamp is TS Manama #517 and is pictured in that catalog. It is MI #458. Date is from FDC. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000py | Emys orbicularis | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia # 6069. O/P is all in black. | Lateral view of turtle. | |||||||||||
| 1000 | unknown | Emys orbicularis | Cinderella created by o/p an old Soviet Union stamp. The stamp that was o/p'd is Scott Russia #4519. | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32c | 07 Mar 97 | Chelonia mydas agassizii | Postal card w/ imprinted stamp depicting a green turtle. | A large card measuring approx. 6" x 9". | ||||||||||
| SC | 377 | 25c | 03 May 90 | Chelonia mydas agassizii | Hatchlings entering ocean. | |||||||||
| SC | 378 | 25c | 03 May 90 | Chelonia mydas agassizii | Adult swimming under water. | |||||||||
| SC | 379 | 25c | 03 May 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Hatchling emerging from egg. | |||||||||
| SC | 380 | 25c | 03 May 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult w/ head above water. | |||||||||
| SC | 380 | a | 25c | 03 May 90 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Se-tenant block of Scott Marshall Islands #377 thru 380. | ||||||||
| SC | 590 | 55c | 20 Mar 95 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant block of four, forming a unified scene. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 590 | c | 55c | 20 Mar 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Marshall Islands #590. | ||||||||
| SC | 596 | 32c | 25 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | se-tenant block of four stamps plus four labels relating legends of the Marshall Islands. | Identical to block of four issued 29 Jan 03 except for denomination. | ||||||||
| SC | 596 | b | 32c | 25 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp (and label) from block of four issued 25 Aug 95. Shows woman riding on a turtle. | Stamp depicts legend "Lijebake Rescues Her Granddaughter. Identical to stamp issued 29 Jan 03 except for denomination. | |||||||
| SC | 614 | 32c | 21 Oct 96 | Chelonia mydas agassizii | Block of four se-tenant 32c stamps like Scott Marshall Islands #590, but w/ "Taipei" o/p on selvedge and on stamps. | Selvedge inscribed w/ logo, Chinese characters, and "The 10th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition 1996". Limited Edition of 32,000. Each sheet has a serial number. | ||||||||
| SC | 614 | c | 32c | 21 Oct 96 | Chelonia mydas agassizii | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Marshall Islands #614. | Inscribed "The 10th Asian International Philatelic Exhibition 1996". | |||||||
| SC | 680 | 33c | 01 Dec 98 | Turtle Ship | Se-tenant sheet of twenty-five 33c stamps depicting "History's Greatest Fighting Ships". | One stamp depicts a 16th century, Korean, ironclad warship called a Turtle Ship or Tortoise Ship. | ||||||||
| SC | 680 | g | 33c | 01 Dec 98 | Turtle Ship | Single stamp w/ turtle ship from se-tenant sheet of twenty five. | ||||||||
| SC | 751 | 33c | 24 Aug 00 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of eight se-tenant 33c stamps. | Inscribed "Reef Life". | ||||||||
| SC | 751 | a | 33c | 24 Aug 00 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Marshall Islands #751. | ||||||||
| SC | 805 | 37c | 25 Jun 02 | Four Sea Turtle Species | Block of four w/ a different sea turtle on each. | See individual stamp listings for turtle names. | ||||||||
| SC | 805 | a | 37c | 25 Jun 02 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming left, underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 805 | b | 37c | 25 Jun 02 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach, facing right. | ||||||||
| SC | 805 | c | 37c | 25 Jun 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult w/ part of head above water, facing left. | ||||||||
| SC | 805 | d | 37c | 25 Jun 02 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming right, underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 816 | 50c | 29 Jan 03 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant block of four stamps plus four labels relating legends of the Marshall Islands. | Identical to Scott Marshall Islands #596 except for denomination. | ||||||||
| SC | 816 | b | 50c | 29 Jan 03 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp (and label) from block of four issued 29 Jan 03. Shows woman riding on a turtle. | Stamp depicts legend "Lijebake Rescues Her Granddaughter". Identical to Scott Marshall Islands #596b except for denomination. | |||||||
| SC | 843 | 37c | 01 Oct 04 | Eretmochelys imbricata | M/S of ten se-tenant marine life stamps. | |||||||||
| SC | 843 | h | 37c | 01 Oct 04 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Marshall Islands #843. | ||||||||
| SC | 868 | 37c | 21 Oct 05 | Tortoise Ship | Sheet of twenty-five 37c stamps, each w/ a war ship. One depicts a Korean tortoise ship (turtle boat). | |||||||||
| SC | 868 | g | 37c | 21 Oct 05 | Tortoise Ship | Single stamp w/ tortoise ship from Scott Marshall Islands #868. | ||||||||
| SC | 928 | 42c | 19 Aug 08 | Chelonia mydas | Block of six se-tenant Endangered Species stamps w/ a turtle on one. | Other species are a blue whale, a manatee, a monk seal, a giant clam and a killer whale. | ||||||||
| SC | 928 | d | 42c | 19 Aug 08 | Chelonia mydas | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Marshall Islands #928. | Adult turtle swimming right, underwater. | |||||||
| SC | 982 | 1c | 22 Feb 11 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach facing right. | |||||||||
| SC | 983 | 2c | 22 Feb 11 | Caretta caretta | Adult on beach facing three-quarters left. | |||||||||
| SC | 984 | 5c | 22 Feb 11 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach, facing right, re-entering water. | |||||||||
| SC | 985 | $10 | 22 Feb 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult on beach facing right and slightly away from viewer. | Head and neck elevated. | ||||||||
| SC | 1017 | 45c | 22 Jan 12 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Under- and above-water scene w/ whale, porpoises, turtle, fish and various invertebrates. | Small turtle is swimming to right near right margin of stamp. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50um | 05 Nov 00 | Chelonia mydas | "Collector's Souvenir Sheet" issued in conjunction w/ Scott Mauritania #743. Upper selvedge depicts manatee, crab and lobster-like crustacean. | Stamp w/ turtle is identical to stamp from Scott Mauritania #743 except that this stamp has a blue border. | ||||||||||
| 50um | 2000 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from unlisted "Collector's s/s. | Identical to single stamp from Scott Mauritania #743 except that this stamp has a blue border. | ||||||||||
| SC | 509 | 1um | 21 Dec 81 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 510 | 3um | 21 Dec 81 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 511 | 4um | 21 Dec 81 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 743 | 50um | 05 Nov 00 | Chelonia mydas | Strip of three w/ coelacanth, octopus, and turtle. | Stamp w/ turtle is identical to stamp on unlisted s/s except that this stamp has a white border. | ||||||||
| SC | 743 | a | 50um | 05 Nov 00 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp with turtle from Scott Mauritania #743. | Identical to stamp on unlisted s/s except that this stamp has a white border. | |||||||
| SC | 809 | 440um | 2009 | Chelonia mydas | Close up of anterior half of turtle facing right. | Inscribed "Tortue de mer" plus writing in Arabic. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 445 | 15c | 12 Mar 78 | Unidentified Turtle | Tiny turtles in a painting. | |||||||||
| SC | 447 | 25c | 12 Mar 78 | Geochelone vosmaeri | Turtle in painting by artist/explorer Francois Leguat. This species became extinct within man's memory. | This stamp was reprinted and inscribed "1985", but Scott does not list the reprint separately because it is their policy not to list stamps separately if the only difference is a date inscription. | ||||||||
| SC | 447 | a | 25c | 11 Jan 87 | Geochelone vosmaeri | Re-issue of Scott Mauritius #447, inscribed "1987", and having different perfs and watermark. This species became extinct within man's memory. | This stamp is listed separately by Scott because of the different perfs and watermark, not because of the date inscription. | |||||||
| SC | 544 | 25c | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Turtle | Small turtle on border. | |||||||||
| SC | 545 | 2r | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Turtle | Small turtle on border. | |||||||||
| SC | 546 | 2.50r | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Turtle | Small turtle on border. | |||||||||
| SC | 547 | 10r | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Turtle | Small tutrle on border. | |||||||||
| SC | 743 | 40c | 13 Dec 91 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 1026 | 25Rs | 05 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Seven tortoises, one prominant in foreground. | Inscribed "first captive breeding of giant tortoises 1881." | ||||||||
| SC | 1045 | 25r | 25 Jun 07 | Unidentified Tortoise | S/S of one stamp. Stamp depicts a large dodo. Tortoise in margin of sheet under or behind a root or twig. | Stamp and sheet are both inscribed "The Dodo" and "Raphus cucullatus". | ||||||||
| SC | 1069 | 5re | 16 Jul 09 | Cylindraspis peltastes | One tortoise facing left. | From set of four extinct species. | ||||||||
| SC | 1070 | 10re | 16 Jul 09 | Cylindraspis vosmaeri | One tortoise facing directly toward viewer. | From set of four extinct species. | ||||||||
| SC | 1071 | 15re | 16 Jul 09 | Cylindraspis inepta | One tortoise facing left plus additional small tortoises in background. | From set of four extinct species. | ||||||||
| SC | 1072 | 25re | 16 Jul 09 | Cylindraspis triserrata | One tortoise facing directly toward viewer. | From set of four extinct species. | ||||||||
| SC | 1073 | 50re | 16 Jul 09 | Cylindraspis peltastes | S/S w/ one stamp depicting anterior portion of tortoise facing left. Margin of sheet w/ many other tortoise and a curve-billed bird. | Accompanies a set of four extinct tortoise species. | ||||||||
| SC | J | 14 | 10c | 25 Oct 82 | Unidentified Turtle | Postage Due. This is Scott Mauritius #445 w/ the denomination blanked out and o/p in black: "POSTAGE DUE 10c". | Earlier lists were in error because they had incorrect denomination shown for the o/p. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 2006? | Chelonia mydas | Postal Stationery. Stamp printed directly on cover. Stamp design identical to Scott Mayotte #223a except denomination is lacking, the word "France" is inscribed in small letters in lower left corner, and the year of issue is missing. | The inscription "Lettre Prioritaire" is printed on the cover in black ink, directly below the stamp. | ||||||||||
| SC | 93 | 3.00f | 31 Jan 98 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming underwater. | Date has also been reported as 2 Feb 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 119 | 3.00f | 06 Feb 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Depicts a map w/ small sea turtle in upper left corner. | |||||||||
| SC | 136 | 3.00f | 29 Apr 00 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Tiny picture of a sea turtle emerging from its egg. Main design feature is an empty boat or canoe. | Lagoon Life Issue. Date also reported as 2 May 00. | ||||||||
| SC | 223 | 0.53eu | 18 Mar 06 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of three stamps, all depicting Chelonia mydas; one swimming, one depositing eggs and one w/ five hatchlings on beach. | Inscribed "Protection des tortues" in both upper and lower margins. | ||||||||
| SC | 223 | a | 0.53eu | 18 Mar 06 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming away from viewer. | Top stamp from s/s of three. | |||||||
| SC | 223 | b | 0.53eu | 18 Mar 06 | Chelonia mydas | Rear view of female depositing eggs in nest. | Middle stamp from s/s of three. | |||||||
| SC | 223 | c | 0.53eu | 18 Mar 06 | Chelonia mydas | Five hatchlings on beach. | Bottom stamp from s/s of three. | |||||||
| SC | 230 | 0.54e | 20 Jan 07 | Chelonia mydas | Map of Mayotte w/ twelve identifiable stamps superimposed on it. The stamp at the top right is Scott Mayotte #93 which has a prominent green sea turtle on it. | Issued for the 10th anniversary of modern Mayotte philately. | ||||||||
| SC | 240 | 0.54e | 10 Nov 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Elongate horizontal stamp w/ ocean on right and land on left. Turtle emerging from water onto beach in foreground. | Lower left corner inscribed "Plage de N'Gouja". | ||||||||
| SC | 248 | 0.55e | 10 Nov 08 | Embroidered Sea Turtles | Woman doing embroidery w/ finished embroidered piece in background which shows three sea turtles. | Stamp inscribed "La broiderie". | ||||||||
| SC | 282 | 0.60eu | 01 Sep 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Map of Mayotte w/ flag, plane, man, trees, fish, sea horse, turtles and other marine life. | Drawing appears to have been made by a child. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 2005 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Booklet containing four Scott Mexico #2473. Sea turtles on booklet cover as well as on stamps inside booklet. | Complete booklet is noted by Scott but no separate catalog number is assigned. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1281 | 1.60p | 03 Jul 82 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 1995 | $1.80 | 02 Oct 96 | Gopherus agassizii | Pane of 24 stamps plus a label. One stamp depicts a tortoise. | Denom. originally reported as 2.70p. | ||||||||
| SC | 1995 | s | $1.80 | 02 Oct 96 | Gopherus agassizii | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Mexico #1995. | Denom. originally reported as 2.70p. | |||||||
| SC | 2090 | $2.30 | 07 Jul 98 | Five Sea Turtle Species | Se-tenant sheet of twenty five stamps w/ sea turtles on five of them. | Sheet inscribed "Reader's Digest". Date also reported as 6 Aug 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 2090 | e | $2.30 | 07 Jul 98 | Lepidochelys kempi | One of the turtle stamps from Scott Mexico 2090. | Date also reported as 6 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 2090 | g | $2.30 | 07 Jul 98 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One of the turtle stamps from Scott Mexico 2090. | Date also reported as 6 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 2090 | l | $2.30 | 07 Jul 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | One of the turtle stamps from Scott Mexico 2090. | Date also reported as 6 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 2090 | t | $2.30 | 07 Jul 98 | Caretta caretta | One of the turtle stamps from Scott Mexico 2090. | Date also reported as 6 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 2090 | w | $2.30 | 07 Jul 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One of the turtle stamps from Scott Mexico 2090. | Date also reported as 6 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 2260 | 5.00p | 18 Feb 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Six sea turtles swimming underwater plus one on beach. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marinas". Perf. 14. | ||||||||
| SC | 2260 | a | 5.00p | 2003 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Same design as #2260 but w/ different perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marinas". Perf 13 x 13.25. | |||||||
| SC | 2261 | 5.00p | 18 Feb 02 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Bolson Tortoise, Mexican Beaded Lizard, Boa Constrictor and Crocodilian. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Reptiles". Perf. 14. | ||||||||
| SC | 2261 | a | 5.00p | 2003 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2261 but w/ different perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Reptiles". Perf 13 x 13.25. | |||||||
| SC | 2273 | 30.00p | 18 Feb 02 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Two Bolson tortoises, snakes, and deer. Anterior half of tortoise at left margin and posterior half of another tortoise at right margin, extending into selvedge. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Desiertos". Perf 14. | ||||||||
| SC | 2322 | 1.00p | 2004 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as Mexico Scott 2261 but w/ a different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Reptiles". Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2330 | 10.50p | 2004 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Same design as Scott Mexico #2260. Only the denomination and perfs are different. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Consrva" and "Tortugas Marinas". Perf. 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2368 | 6p | 2004 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2261 but w/ different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Reptiles". Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2371 | 7.00p | 2004 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2273 but w/ different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Desiertos". Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2375 | 10.50p | 2004 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2273 but w/ different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. Microprint across top is gray and not in a bold font. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Desiertos". Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2375 | a | 10.50p | 2006 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same as Scott Mexico #2375 except that microprint across top is black w/ a bold font and colors are brighter than #2375. | ||||||||
| SC | 2376 | 30.00p | 2004 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2261 but w/ a different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Reptiles". Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2394 | 0.50p | 2005 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2273 but w/ different denom, printer and perfs. "ROMO" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Desiertos". Perf 13.5 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2396 | 2.50p | 2005? | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Same design as #2260 but w/ different denom and different printer. "ROMO" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marina". Perf. 13.5 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2404 | 0.50p | 2005 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2273 but w/ different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Desiertos". Perf. 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2410 | 2.50p | 2005? | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Same design as #2260 but denom and perfs are different. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marinas. Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2419 | 6.50p | 2005? | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Same design as #2260 but w/ different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print at lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marinas". Perf. 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2422 | 6.50p | 2005 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as #2261 but w/ a different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Reptiles". Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2435 | 30.50p | 2005 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Same design as #2260 but w/ different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marinas". Perf 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2453 | 0.50p | 2005 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Same design as Scott Mexico #2260. Only the denomination and the perfs are different. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marinas". Perf. 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2464 | 7.50p | 2005 | Gopherus flavomarginatus | Same design as Scott Mexico 2261 but w/ a different denom and perfs. "TIEV" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Reptiles". Perf. 13 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2473 | None | 2005 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Non-denominated stamp w/ same design as #2260. From booklet of four. "ROMO" in small print in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Mexico Conserva" and "Tortugas Marina". Perf. 13.5 x 13.25. | ||||||||
| SC | 2473 | a | None | 2005 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Booklet pane consisting of four Scott Mexico #2473. | This is the pane of stamps only, not the complete booklet which Scott notes but to which they do not assign a separate number. | |||||||
| SC | 2479 | 13p | 15 Sep 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming across stamp, left to right, above the large word "EXPO". | Issue for Japan Expo Aichi 2005. | ||||||||
| SC | 2505 | 30.50p | 30 Nov 05 | Stylized Turtle Figurine | Folk art turtle made of obsidian and opal. | This stamp was later re-issued w/ tiny "2006" inscribed in bottom margin, again w/ "2007" and again w/ "2008" in bottom margin. Scott has assigned numbers to the stamps dated 2006 and 2007 but not to the one dated 2008. | ||||||||
| SC | 2505 | a | 30.50p | 2006 | Stylized Turtle Figurine | This is Scott Mexico #2505 dated "2006" in bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 2505 | b | 30.50p | 2007 | Stylized Turtle Figurine | This is Scott Mexico #2505 dated "2007" in bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 2555 | Various | 11 Oct 07 | Cartoon Turtle | Sheet of fifteen stamps containing dozens of small cartoon characters. Turtle on one. | Issued for Francisco Gabilondo Soler, composer of children's songs. | ||||||||
| SC | 2555 | a | 5p | 11 Oct 07 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle, giraffe and peacock from Scott Mexico #2555. Turtle on roller skates. | Issued for Francisco Gabilondo Soler, composer of children's songs. | |||||||
| SC | C | 188 | 20c | 22 Sep 50 | Turtle Shell Instrument | People playing "Ayotls", musical instruments made from turtle shells. The instruments are identified as Ayotls in the Michel catalog, but they are not recognizable as turtle shells from the image on the stamp. | Perf 10.5 X 10. Watermark 279. See also Mexico Scott C220, C220k, C285, and C347. | |||||||
| SC | C | 220 | 20c | 1960 | Turtle Shell Instrument | People playing "Ayotls", musical instruments made from turtle shells. The instruments are identified as Ayotls in the Michel catalog, but they are not recognizable as turtle shells from the image on the stamp. | Perf. 11. Watermark 300-Vert. See also Scott Mexico C188, C220k, C285 and C347. | |||||||
| SC | C | 220 | k | 20c | 1957 | Turtle Shell Instrument | People playing "Ayotls", musical instruments made from turtle shells. The instruments are identified as Ayotls in the Michel catalog, but they are not recognizable as turtle shells from the image on the stamp. | Perf 11.5 X 11. Watermark 300-Vert. See also Scott Mexico C188, C220, C285 and C347. | ||||||
| SC | C | 285 | 20c | 1971 | Turtle Shell Instrument | People playing "Ayotls", musical instruments made from turtle shells. The instruments are identified as Ayotls in the Michel catalog, but they are not recognizable as turtle shells from the image on the stamp. | Perf 11. Watermark 350. See also Scott Mexico C188, C220, C220k and C347. | |||||||
| SC | C | 347 | 20c | 1969 | Turtle Shell Instrument | People playing "Ayotls", musical instruments made from turtle shells. The instruments are identified as Ayotls in the Michel catalog, but they are not recognizable as turtle shells from the image on the stamp. | Perf 11 Vert (coil). Watermark 300-Vert. Imprinted "T.I.E.V." See also Scott Mexico C188, C220, C220k and C285. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Unknown | Sheetlet II (of several issued in this set) MAY have a turtle. | 150th death anniversary of Hokusai. | |||||||||||
| 1999 | Unknown | Single stamp that MAY have a turtle from Sheetlet II. | 150th death anniversary of Hokusai. | |||||||||||
| SC | 134 | 29c | 14 Mar 91 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 135 | 29c | 14 Mar 91 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 135 | a | 29 + 29c | 14 Mar 91 | E. imbricata & C. mydas | Se-tenant pair of Scott Micronesia #134 and #135. | ||||||||
| SC | 136 | 50c | 14 Mar 91 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 137 | 50c | 14 Mar 91 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 137 | a | 50 + 50c | 14 Mar 91 | D. coriacea & E.imbricata | Se-tenant pair of Scott Micronesia #136 and #137. | ||||||||
| SC | 198 | 29c | 12 Jul 94 | D. coriacea & E.imbricata | Se-tenant block of four, all of which are stamps on stamps. | The turtles are depicted on Scott #137a, a se-tenant pair, which is, in turn, depicted on Scott #198c, one of this block of four. | ||||||||
| SC | 198 | c | 29c | 12 Jul 94 | D. coriacea & E.imbricata | Stamp on stamp. The turtles are depicted on Scott #137a, a se-tenant pair, which is depicted on this stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 347 | 33c | 24 May 99 | Archelon sp. | Sheet of twenty stamps w/ turtle on one. | Issued for Earth Day 1999. | ||||||||
| SC | 347 | r | 33c | 24 May 99 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Micronesia 347. | ||||||||
| SC | 420 | 34c | 27 Feb 01 | Geochelone elephantopus | "One Earth" sheetlet of six 34c denoms. Tortoise on one stamp only. | Sheet inscribed "Making a Difference in the Future of Our World". | ||||||||
| SC | 420 | b | 34c | 27 Feb 01 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Micronesia #420. | Front view of tortoise. | |||||||
| SC | 445 | 60c | 16 Jul 01 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Pane 1 of two panes of six se-tenant 60c stamps issued this date. Turtle, dolphin, shark, and 3 fish. | Turtle on one stamp only. Inscribed in gold "Underwater Treasures of Micronesia". | ||||||||
| SC | 445 | b | 60c | 16 Jul 01 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Micronesia #445. | ||||||||
| SC | 446 | 60c | 16 Jul 01 | Caretta caretta | Pane 2 of two panes of se-tenant 60c stamps issued his date. Turtle and 5 fish. | Turtle on one stamp only. Inscribed in gold "Underwater Treasures of Micronesia". | ||||||||
| SC | 446 | a | 60c | 16 Jul 01 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Micronesia #446. | ||||||||
| SC | 624 | $2.00 | 01 Nov 04 | Caretta caretta | Mini-sheet of one stamp. Head and front half of turtle's body on stamp, remainder in margin. Background consists of many hatchling sea turtles. | Inscribed "Reptiles of the Pacific". | ||||||||
| SC | 849 | 22c | 04 Sep 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming right, underwater w/ front flippers in raised position. | From "Turtles of the Pacific Ocean" set. | ||||||||
| SC | 850 | 88c | 04 Sep 09 | Natator depressus | One individual, facing right, on beach at water's edge. | From "Turtles of the Pacific Ocean" set. | ||||||||
| SC | 851 | 95c | 04 Sep 09 | Caretta caretta | One individual facing three-quarters left, swimming underwater w/ foreflippers extended laterally. | From "Turtles of the Pacific Ocean" set. | ||||||||
| SC | 852 | $2.80 | 04 Sep 09 | Chelonia mydas | One individual on beach, facing right. | From "Turtles of the Pacific Ocean" set. | ||||||||
| SC | 853 | 98c | 04 Sep 09 | Sea Turtles; Five Species | Sheet of four 98c stamps w/ a different turtle on each plus another species in sheet margin. | Right margin of sheet inscribed "Turtles of the Pacific Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 853 | a | 98c | 04 Sep 09 | Lepidochelys kempi | One individual swimming right, underwater. | From Scott Micronesia #853. | |||||||
| SC | 853 | b | 98c | 04 Sep 09 | Dermochelys coriacea | Semi-dorsal view of one individual swimming right, underwater. | From Scott Micronesia #853. | |||||||
| SC | 853 | c | 98c | 04 Sep 09 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming right and slightly upward, underwater. | From Scott Micronesia #853. | |||||||
| SC | 853 | d | 98c | 04 Sep 09 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming three-quarters right, underwater. | From Scott Micronesia #853. | |||||||
| SC | 854 | $1.56 | 04 Sep 09 | Sea Turtles; Two Species | Sheet of two $1.56 stamps w/ a sea turtle on each. | Left margin of sheet inscribed "Turtles of the Pacific Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 854 | a | $1.56 | 04 Sep 09 | Chelonia mydas | Semi-ventral view of one individual facing viewer w/ fore flippers pointing downward. | From Scott Micronesia #854. | |||||||
| SC | 854 | b | $1.56 | 04 Sep 09 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming left and up w/ fore flippers pointing up. | From Scott Micronesia #854. | |||||||
| SC | 938 | 50c | 14 Jul 11 | Ocadia sinensis | S/S of five 50c stamps depicting four lizards and one freshwater turtle: Ocadia (Mauremys) sinensis. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Reptiles of Micronesia" in large letters. Linn's Stamp News erroneously reported this as a sheet of six se-tenant 40c stamps (Issue of 5 Sept 2011, pg. 51). | ||||||||
| SC | 938 | a | 50c | 14 Jul 11 | Ocadia sinensis | Turtle on land, facing left, w/ anterior part of body elevated. The word "Reptiles" in large letters in background. | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Micronesia #938. | |||||||
| SC | 939 | $1.25 | 14 Jul 11 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of two stamps. One w/ a skink and one w/ a Green Turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Reptiles of Micronesia". | ||||||||
| SC | 939 | b | $1.25 | 14 Jul 11 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming to right w/ large word "Reptiles" in the background. | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Micronesia #939. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See TRANSDNIESTRIAN MOLDOVAN REPUBLIC | ||||||||||||||
| SC | 501 | 40b | 29 Sep 05 | Emys orbicularis | Identical to Scott Moldova #505a except this stamp is surrounded by a white frame. | Inscribed "Din Cartea Rosie" in reddish brown print. | ||||||||
| SC | 505 | Various | 29 Sep 05 | Emys orbicularis | S/S of four stamps and two labels depicting a lizard, snake, frog and turtle. | Sheet inscribed "Din Cartea Rosie". No white frames around stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 505 | a | 40b | 29 Sep 05 | Emys orbicularis | Stamp w/ turtle from Scott Moldova #505. | No white frame around stamps. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 818 | 50c | 18 Jan 72 | Unidentified Tortoise | Portrait of La Fontaine in lower right corner. Many small drawings illustrating Aesop's Fables, including the Tortoise and the Hare. | Issued for the 350th anniversary of the birth of Jean de La Fontaine, fabulist. | ||||||||
| SC | 844 | 50c | 25 Sep 72 | Unidentified Tortoise | Depicts a male figure and a female figure plus numerous mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. | Issued for 17th International Congress of Zoology. | ||||||||
| SC | 1128 | 1fr | 08 Nov 78 | Unidentified Turtle | Christmas stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 1778 | 1.25fr | 07 Nov 91 | Testudo hermanni | Side view of two individuals. | |||||||||
| SC | 1779 | 1.25fr | 07 Nov 91 | Testudo hermanni | Frontal close-up view of head. | |||||||||
| SC | 1780 | 1.25fr | 07 Nov 91 | Testudo hermanni | Three-quarter view of one individual. | |||||||||
| SC | 1781 | 1.25fr | 07 Nov 91 | Testudo hermanni | Side view of one individual. | |||||||||
| SC | 1781 | a | 1.25fr | 07 Nov 91 | Testudo hermanni | This is a block OR strip of Scott Monaco #'s 1778-1781. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 1999 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S depicting scenes from a tale about a baby camel that loses its mother. In one scene the baby camel is riding on the back of a sea turtle. | Turtle is in margin of sheet, not on a stamp. | ||||||||||
| 100 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ rainbow and two small rodents. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2497a. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 200 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ rainbow and snow leopard. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2497b. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 300 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ rainbow and white-tailed eagle. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2497c. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 400 | 01 Seo 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ rainbow and osprey. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2497d. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 450 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ rainbow and pheasant. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2497e. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 50 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ two penguins. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499g. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 100 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ dorsal view of frog. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499d. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 150 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ snail shell. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499a. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 200 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ an elephant. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499h. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 250 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ a yellow butterfly. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499e. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 300 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ an owl. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499b. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 350 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ a white whale.Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499i. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 400 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ an orchid. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499f. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 450 | 01 Sep 01 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ a large, stylized sea turtle as main design feature. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2499c. | A second, tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 50 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ monarch butterfly. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2498a. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 100 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ a bat in flight. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2498b. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 200 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ a blue and brown butterfly. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2498c. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 300 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ two mushrooms. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2498d. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 400 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ a bipedal dinosaur. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2498e. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 450 | 01 Sep 01 | Tiny Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ a puffin. Stamp design from Scott Mongolia #2498f. | Tiny turtle in upper left corner of selvedge. Inscribed "Scouting and Nature". | ||||||||||
| 200 | 2010? | Clemmys insculpta | Realistic-looking painting of one individual on land, facing left. | From set of four stamps depicting various reptiles. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 2010? | Chelonia mydas | Semi-stylized painting of one turtle swimming up and to left. | From set of eight stamps depicting a turtle, a cobra, an alligator and five different mammals. | ||||||||||
| SC | 574 | 1.50t | 05 Jun 70 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Stamp inscribed "Sumitomo Fairy Tale Pavilion". Logo in upper right corner w/ "Expo 70" inscribed beneath it. Printed in sheets of twenty w/ alternating horizontal rows of tabs showing various fables and fairy tales. | One of the fables represented on the tabs depicts a turtle and fisherman from a Japanese fable about a fisherman named Urashima Taro and a sea turtle. Since different fables are depicted on different tabs, every example of Scott Mongolia #574 does not have a turtle on its attached tab. | ||||||||
| SC | 935 | 50m | 15 Dec 76 | Carved Stone Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 954 | 10m | 07 May 77 | Mongolemys elegans | Triangular stamp. | An extinct species. | ||||||||
| SC | 2125 | 200t | 05 Jan 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | Stamp is embossed on silver foil. Scott has assigned the same number to an identical gold foil stamp and four s/s. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, cat, moth, wasp, and some crystals. | ||||||||
| SC | 2125 | 200t | 05 Jan 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | Stamp is embossed on gold foil. Scott has assigned the same number to an identical silver foil stamp and four s/s. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, cat, moth, wasp, and some crystals. | ||||||||
| SC | 2125 | 200t | 05 Jan 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ embossed silver foil stamp & multicolored selvedge w/ rock formation. Scott has assigned the same number to three other s/s and two non s/s stamps. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, cat, moth, wasp, and some crystals. | ||||||||
| SC | 2125 | 200t | 05 Jan 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ embossed gold foil stamp & multicolored selvedge w/ rock formation. Scott has assigned the same number to three other s/s and two non s/s stamps. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, cat, moth, wasp, and some crystals. | ||||||||
| SC | 2125 | 200t | 05 Jun 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ embossed silver foil stamp & pure white selvedge. Scott has assigned the same number to three other s/s and two non s/s stamps. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, cat, moth, wasp, and some crystals. | ||||||||
| SC | 2125 | 200t | 05 Jan 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ embossed gold foil stamp & pure white selvedge. Scott has assigned the same number to three other s/s and two non s/s stamps. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, cat, moth, wasp, and some crystals. | ||||||||
| SC | 2129 | 200t | 01 Jun 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | Stamp is embossed on gold foil. Scott has assigned the same number to an identical silver foil stamp. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, mushrooms, & a flower. | ||||||||
| SC | 2129 | 200t | 01 Jun 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | Stamp is embossed on silver foil. Scott has assigned the same number to an identical gold foil stamp. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, mushrooms, & a flower. | ||||||||
| SC | 2130 | 200t | 01 Jun 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ embossed silver foil stamp. Scott has assigned the same number to a s/s w/ a gold foil stamp. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, mushrooms, & a flower. | ||||||||
| SC | 2130 | 200t | 01 Jun 93 | Unidentified Tortoise | s/s w/ embossed gold foil stamp. Scott has assigned the same number to a s/s w/ a silver foil stamp. | Stamp depicts a tortoise, mushrooms, & a flower. | ||||||||
| SC | 2391 | 150t | 1999 | Carved Stone Turtle | Carved figure that doesn't look like a turtle, but stamp is inscribed "Stone turtle 13th century". | |||||||||
| SC | 2471 | Various | 05 Oct 00 | Geochelone elephantopus | Millenium sheet of seventeen stamps plus one nondenominated label. Tortoise on one stamp only. Sheet also depicts Charles Darwin and many animals. | Extensive marginal inscriptions in tiny print. Date also reported as 12 Feb 00 and collectors had it in hand by 11 Aug 00. | ||||||||
| SC | 2471 | h | 300m | 05 Oct 00 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Mongolia # 2471. Inscribed "Giant Tortoise". | Date also reported as 12 Feb 00. | |||||||
| SC | 2499 | Various | 01 Sep 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant sheet of nine stamps w/ turtle on one. | Sheet inscribed "Scouting and Nature". Date also reported as 20 Aug 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 2499 | c | 450t | 01 Sep 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Mongolia #2499. | Has Boy Scout logo. Date also reported as 20 Aug 01. | |||||||
| SC | 2546 | Various | 11 Jul 03 | Natural Stone "Turtle" | Sheet of four stamps w/ tourist attractions on each. Selvedge inscribed "Visit Mongolia - 2003". | One stamp depicts a natural rock formation resembling a sea turtle on the beach. | ||||||||
| SC | 2546 | c | 300t | 11 Jul 03 | Natural Stone "Turtle" | Natural rock formation that resembles a sea turtle on the beach. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Mongolia #2546. | |||||||
| SC | C | 77 | 1.50t | 04 Aug 75 | Carved Stone Turtle | The turtle is on a seal, printed se-tenant to the stamp. | There is no turtle on the stamp. | |||||||
| YV | 2670 | 300 | 2003 | Natural Stone "Turtle" | Natural rock formation that resembles a sea turtle on the beach. | This is a single from a set of eight, NOT the single (which looks the same), from the sheet of four. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 281 | $1 | 08 Jun 72 | Geochelone carbonaria | ||||||||||
| SC | 1083 | $1.50 | 28 Nov 03 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of 6 stamps including a frog, lizard, crab, mongoose, marmoset, and turtle. | Sheet inscribed "Animals of the Caribbean". | ||||||||
| SC | 1083 | e | $1.50 | 28 Nov 03 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Montserrat #1083. | Adult turtle swimming up and right. | |||||||
| SC | 1170 | $8 | 09 Mar 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Sheet inscribed in red: "The Caribbean welcomes the Cricket World Cup 2007". Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 1191 | $3.40 | 08 Aug 07 | 4 Species of Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of four $3.40 stamps, each depicting a different species of sea turtle. | Sheet inscribed "Turtles of Montserrat". | ||||||||
| SC | 1191 | a | $3.40 | 08 Aug 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming right and slightly up. | From sheetlet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1191 | b | $3.40 | 08 Aug 07 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming right and down. | From sheetlet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1191 | c | $3.40 | 08 Aug 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Turtle swimming right and slightly down. | From sheetlet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1191 | d | $3.40 | 08 Aug 07 | Caretta caretta | Turtle swimming right. | From sheetlet of four. | |||||||
| SC | 1192 | $7 | 08 Aug 07 | Lepidochelys kempii | S/S of one stamp showing turtle swimming right and down. Sheet inscribed "Turtles of Montserrat". | Linn's Stamp News (15 Oct 07, pg.53) says denom is $6 but it is actually $7. | ||||||||
| SC | 1202 | $2.25 | 03 Jul 08 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of six stamps depicting an elephant, an eagle, a tiger, sea turtles, a rhinocerous and a gorilla. Upper selvedge of sheet inscribed "Endangered Animals of the World". | The stamp w/ turtles is inscribed "Eretmochelys imbricata" and that is how they were formerly listed on this site but they have now been identified by George Balazs as Green turtles, Chelonia mydas. | ||||||||
| SC | 1202 | d | $2.25 | 03 Jul 08 | Chelonia mydas | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott Montserrat #1202. | This stamp is inscribed "Eretmochelys imbricata" and that is how the turtles were formerly listed on this site but they have now been identified by George Balazs as Green turtles, Chelonia mydas. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
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| See FRENCH MOROCCO | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3300mt | 2006 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of eight stamps and one label. Stamps are of four designs, each of which appears twice on the sheet. Turtle's head on one design (two stamps). Central label depicts flags, a zebra and H.R.H. Prince Bernhard. | Turtle stamp is the same one that appears on a sheet of four and on a s/s of one stamp. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "45th Aniversario Da WWF" and "Historia Do Seculo XXI". Both side margins inscribed "1961-2006". | ||||||||||
| 3300mt | 2006 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of one stamp w/ the head of a turle, facing right. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "45th Aniversario Da WWF" and "Historia Do Seculo XXI". WWF logo in each corner of sheet and upper left corner of stamp. Stamp is the same as one that appears on a sheet of four and a sheet of eight stamps and one label. | ||||||||||
| 175mt | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | S/S of one stamp w/ tortoise facing 3/4 right. Three Trachemys scripta elegans in sheet margin. | Sheet inscribed "Ano Internacional das Florestas". Issued for International Year of Forests. Margin of sheet depicts planet earth w/ forests sprouting all over it. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011 | Six Different Species | S/S of six turtle stamps issued for the International Year of Forests. | Sheet inscribed "Ano Internacional das Florestas". Margin of sheet depicts planet earth w/ forests sprouting all over it. | ||||||||||
| 66.00mt | 2011 | Chelonoidis carbonaria | One individual facing three-quarters left. | From s/s of six issued for International Year of Forests. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 2011 | Trachemys scripta elegans | One adult facing left. | From s/s of six issued for International Year of Forests. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | One individual facing three-quarters right. | From s/s of six issued for International Year of Forests. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 2011 | Malaclemys terrapin | One individual facing right. | From s/s of six issued for International Year of Forests. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 2011 | Chelus fimbriatus | One individual facing left. | From s/s of six issued for International Year of Forests. | ||||||||||
| 66.00mt | 2011 | Terrapene c. carolina | One individual facing left. | From s/s of six issued for International Year of Forests. | ||||||||||
| 175.00mt | 30 Aug 11 | Two Sea Turtle Species | S/S of one stamp w/ 2 Eretmochelys imbricata on stamp and four Chelonia mydas in sheet margins. | Sheet inscribed "Tartarugas" and "Fauna de Mocambique". | ||||||||||
| Various | 30 Aug 11 | Five Sea Turtle Species | Sheet of six stamps depicting five species of sea turtles. | Sheet inscribed "Fauna de Mocambique" and "Tartarugas" in gutter between four of the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 30 Aug 11 | Caretta caretta | Two individuals swimming right. | From sheet of six issued this date. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 30 Aug 11 | Chelonia mydas | Two individuals swimming downward. | From sheet of six issued this date. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 30 Aug 11 | Dermochelys coriacea | Two individuals; one swimming left, one swimming right. | From sheet of six issued this date. | ||||||||||
| 16.00mt | 30 Aug 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Two individuals swimming left. | From sheet of six issued this date. | ||||||||||
| 66.00mt | 30 Aug 11 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Two individuals; one swimming left, one swimming right. | From sheet of six issued this date. | ||||||||||
| 92.00mt | 30 Aug 11 | Caretta caretta | Two individuals; one swimming left, one swimming right. | From sheet of six issued this date. | ||||||||||
| 1900mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in pink dress w/ tiara. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 1900mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in spotted dress, with Nelson Mandella. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 1900mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in black dress with Paul McCartney. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 5000mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in wedding gown with Prince Charles. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 5000mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in white jacket talking to woman in blue dress. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 5000mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in black dress with black veil on head, shaking hands with Pope John Paul. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 33000mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in light blue dress with four children. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 33000mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in pink blouse and black skirt talking to child. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 33000mt | 2007 | Geochelone elephantopus | Mini s/s of one stamp depicting Princess Diana in black polka dot dress with white collar, sitting at desk. | Margin of sheet depicts Charles Darwin, tortoise, butterfly, satellites, etc. | ||||||||||
| 33000mt | 2006 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of four stamps w/ a different animal and WWF logo on each. Turtle on one stamp only. Margin of sheet pictures Sir Julian Sorell Huxley and Sir Peter Scott, founders of the WWF. | Oddly, the sheet is inscribed as commemorating the History of the 21st Century despite the fact that it was issued in 2006, shortly after the 21st century began. | ||||||||||
| 33000mt | 2006 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of four. | Stamp inscribed "Historia do Seculo XXI", "Mocambique-Correios" and "2006". | ||||||||||
| MI | 4105 | -12 | Various | 30 Nov 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of eight stamps depicting animals affected by the Gulf Oil Spill of 2010. Turtle being lifted in a net on one stamp. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Derrame De Crude Em Alto-Mar". | |||||||
| MI | 4106 | 16.00mt | 30 Nov 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From sheet of eight issued this date. Shows turtle being lifted to safety in a net. | Black smoke rising from water surface in background. | ||||||||
| SC | 735 | 5m | 03 Mar 81 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 1131 | 500m | 20 Aug 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 1221 | 500mtn | 16 Aug 94 | Caretta caretta | Turtle facing up and to right. Philakorea 1994 logo in upper left corner. | Stamp inscribed Lepidachelys (sic) olivacea but the turtle is actually Caretta caretta. The picture is taken from a photograph of Caretta caretta in "Field Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa" by Bill Branch. | ||||||||
| SC | 1354 | 3000mt | 28 Apr 00 | Archelon | Sheet of nine 3000mt denom. stamps depicting extinct marine animals. Sheet also depicts Placochelys, a turtle "look-alike". See Appendix III. | Archelon is misspelled "Archelone" on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1354 | h | 3000mt | 28 Apr 00 | Archelon | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Mozambique #1354. | Archelon is misspelled "Archelone" on stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1411 | 9,500mt | 08 Aug 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | One of three panes of six 9,500mt stamps each, issued this date. Turtle on one stamp only. | Pane inscribed "Fantastic Creatures of the Deep". | ||||||||
| SC | 1411 | e | 9,500mt | 08 Aug 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Mozambique #1411. | ||||||||
| SC | 1765 | Various | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Sheet of six se-tenent stamps w/ a frog on each and a map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small sea turtle. | Sheet is inscribed "Ras". | ||||||||
| SC | 1765 | a | 8 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Ras" sheet depicting a frog of the genus Gastrotheca. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1765 | b | 8 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Ras" sheet depicting a frog from the genus Mantella. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1765 | c | 8 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Ras" sheet depicting Rana esculenta. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1765 | d | 33 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Ras" sheet depicting Litoria rubella. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1765 | e | 33 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Ras" sheet depicting a frog of the family Dendrobatidae. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1765 | f | 33 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Ras" sheet depicting a frog of the genus Pyxicephalus. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1775 | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Sheet of six 20mtn se-tenent stamps w/ a venomous fish on each and a map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small sea turtle. | Sheet is inscribed "Peixes Venenosos". | ||||||||
| SC | 1775 | a | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Peixes Venenosos" sheet depicting a fish of the family Scorpaenidae. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1775 | b | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Peixes Venenosos" sheet depicting a fish of the family Balistidae (misspelled Balistodae on the stamp). | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1775 | c | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Peixes Venenosos" sheet depicting a fish of the genus Antennarius. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1775 | d | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Peixes Venenosos" sheet depicting a fish of the family Triglidae. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1775 | e | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Peixes Venenosos" sheet depicting a fish of the genus Hydrocynus. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1775 | f | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Peixes Venenosos" sheet depicting a fish of the genus Lophius. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1776 | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Sheet of six 20mtn se-tenent stamps w/ a crustacean or a cephalopod on each and a map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small sea turtle. | Sheet is inscribed "Crustacios" despite the fact that two of the stamps depict cephalopods, not crustaceans. | ||||||||
| SC | 1776 | a | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Crustacios" sheet depicting Birgus latrio. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1776 | b | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Crustacios" sheet depicting a crustacean of the genus Panulirus. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1776 | c | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Crustacios" sheet depicting Gecarcoidea natalis. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1776 | d | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Crustacios" sheet depicting the cephalopod Loligo opalescens. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1776 | e | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Crustacios" sheet depicting a crustacean of the genus Ocypode. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1776 | f | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Crustacios" sheet depicting a cephalopod of the genus Hapalochlaena. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1777 | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Sheet of six 20mtn se-tenent stamps w/ a lizard on each and a map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small sea turtle. | Sheet is inscribed "Lagartos". | ||||||||
| SC | 1777 | a | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Lagartos" sheet depicting Varanus niloticus. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1777 | b | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Lagartos" sheet depicting Chamaeleo jacksonii. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1777 | c | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Lagartos" sheet depicting Varanus exanthematicus. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1777 | d | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Lagartos" sheet depicting a lizard of the genus Scincus. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1777 | e | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Lagartos" sheet depicting a lizard of the genus Brookesia. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1777 | f | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Lagartos" sheet depicting Furcifer pardalis. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1778 | 20.00m | 10 Dec 07 | 5 Species of Sea Turtles | Sheetlet of six stamps, each w/ a sea turtle swimming to the right and a map of Africa in the background. Tiny turtle on map. | Scientific name of turtle appears on each stamp. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Tartarugas". | ||||||||
| SC | 1778 | a | 20.00m | 10 Dec 07 | Natator depressus | Turtle swimming to right w/ map of Africa in background. Tiny turtle on map. | ||||||||
| SC | 1778 | b | 20.00m | 10 Dec 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming to right w/ map of Africa in background. Tiny turtle on map. | ||||||||
| SC | 1778 | c | 20.00m | 10 Dec 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Turtle swimming to right w/ map of Africa in background. Tiny turtle on map. | Turtle w/ darker neck than turtle on Scott Mozambique #1778d. | |||||||
| SC | 1778 | d | 20.00m | 10 Dec 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Turtle swimming to right w/ map of Africa in background. Tiny turtle on map. | Turtle w/ lighter neck than turtle on Scott Mozambique #1778c. | |||||||
| SC | 1778 | e | 20.00m | 10 Dec 07 | Caretta caretta | Turtle swimming to right w/ map of Africa in background. Tiny turtle on map. | ||||||||
| SC | 1778 | f | 20.00m | 10 Dec 07 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming to right w/ map of Africa in background. Tiny turtle on map. | ||||||||
| SC | 1779 | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Sheet of six 20 mtn se-tenent stamps w/ a snake on each and a map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small sea turtle. | Sheet is inscribed "Cobras". | ||||||||
| SC | 1779 | a | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Cobras" sheet depicting Bitis nasicornis. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1779 | b | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Cobras" sheet depicting Bitis gabonica. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1779 | c | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Cobras" sheet depicting Ophiophagus hannah. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1779 | d | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Cobras" sheet depicting Thelolornis kirtlandii. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1779 | e | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Cobras" sheet depicting Dendroaspis angusticeps. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1779 | f | 20 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from "Cobras" sheet depicting a snake of the genus Antheris. | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1795 | 132 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp depicting a fish of the subfamily Thassophryninae. Additional fish in sheet margin. Sheet inscribed "Peixes Venenosos". | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1796 | 132 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp depicting Chauliodus, a deep sea fish. Crabs in sheet margin. Sheet inscribed "Faune Submarino". | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1797 | 132 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp depicting Dendroaspis polylepis. Additional snakes in sheet margin. Sheet inscribed "Cobras". | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1798 | 132 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp depicting a Pogona vitticeps. Additional lizards in sheet margin. Sheet inscribed "Lagartos". | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1800 | 132.00m | 10 Dec 07 | Four Species Of Turtles | S/S of one stamp w/ Eretmochelys imbricata on stamp and four other turtles in margin, including a large Clemmys insculpta in lower right corner and an Eretmochelys imbricata in lower left corner. Tiny turtle on map of Africa in background of stamp. | Sea turtle in lower left corner of sheet identified as E. imbricata by George Balazs. | ||||||||
| SC | 1801 | 132 mtn | 10 Dec 07 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp depicting Pyxicephalus adspersus. Additional frogs in sheet margin. Sheet inscribed "Ras". | Stamp has map of Africa upon which is superimposed a small stylized sea turtle. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2001 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of nine stamps, all depicting sea creatures, but not forming a continuous, unified scene. | Turtle on one stamp only (in "c" position on sheet). | ||||||||||
| 20k | 2001 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of nine sea creatures. | Turtle underwater, swimming left. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25r | Stylized Tortoise | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6060. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 50r | Stylized Tortoise | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6061. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 100r | Stylized Tortoise | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6063. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 250r | Stylized Tortoise | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6064. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 500r | Stylized Tortoise | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6066A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| 750r | Stylized Tortoise | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created by the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 779 | 40c | 24 May 95 | Geochelone stromeri | Shows fossil of G. stromeri plus a reconstructed G. stromeri OR a living Chersina angulata. | |||||||||
| SC | 1108 | 60c | 15 Feb 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Depicts large jellyfish, small turtle and small flying birds. | Inscribed "Biodiversity of Namibia". | ||||||||
| SC | 1186 | * | 08 Feb 10 | Two Species | S/S of ten stamps' each w/ an endangered animal or plant from Namibia. One depicts a sea turtle and one depicts a tortoise. | * Stamps do not have numerical denominations but each one is inscribed "Postcard Rate". | ||||||||
| SC | 1186 | c | * | 08 Feb 10 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming down and to right. Two jellyfish also appear on stamp. | * No numerical denomination on stamp but it is inscribed "Postcard Rate". Individual stamp from Namibia Scott #1186. | |||||||
| SC | 1186 | j | * | 08 Feb 10 | Homopus solus | One tortoise facing right. | * No numerical denomination on stamp but it is inscribed "Postcard Rate". Individual stamp from Namibia Scott #1186. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10rs | 28 Aug 11 | Aspideretes gangeticus | Dorsal view of Ganges Softshell Turtle facing left. | "#90" inscribed in upper left corner of stamp. The meaning of this inscription is unknown. | ||||||||||
| 10rs | 28 Aug 11 | Indotestudo elongata | Dorsal view of one individual w/ head and neck extended. | "#90" inscribed in upper left corner of stamp. The meaning of this inscription is unknown. | ||||||||||
| 10rs | 28 Aug 11 | Melanochelys tricarinata | Lateral view of one individual facing right. | "#90" inscribed in upper left corner of stamp. The meaning of this inscription is unknown. | ||||||||||
| 10rs | 28 Aug 11 | Panshura tectum | Two individuals basking on land. | "#90" inscribed in upper left corner of stamp. The meaning of this inscription is unknown. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Chelonia mydas | S/S of four local post stamps, showing a beetle, sea turtle, owl, and pandas. Sheet inscribed "BEDREIGDE DIERSOORTEN". Denoms are in ECU's. | Turtle stamp is inscribed "Dermochelys coriacea" but this is obviously wrong. Each stamp is inscribed "Select Mail". | |||||||||||
| 0.20ECU | Chelonia mydas | Local post stamp showing turtle swimming underwater. | Stamp is inscribed "Dermochelys coriacea" but this is obviously wrong. Also inscribed "Select Mail". | |||||||||||
| 0.39 eur | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Personalized stamp w/ customer-supplied photograph on attached tab. At least two such stamps have been produced w/ different views of box turtles on them. | |||||||||||
| 0.39 Eur | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Personalized stamp w/ customer-supplied photographs on attached tab. At least two such stamps have been produced w/ different turtles on them. | See Appendix VI for images of these stamps. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1148 | i | 0.39 eur | 2004 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | A personalized stamp w/ customer-supplied photograph on it. At least one has been produced w/ a sea turtle. | See Appendix VI for an image of this stamp. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 393 | 40c | 29 Mar 77 | Stylized Turtle | The turtle is in a petroglyph (rock painting). | |||||||||
| SC | 730 | 125c | 04 Aug 94 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp from Scott Netherlands Antilles #730a. | |||||||||
| SC | 730 | a | 125c | 04 Aug 94 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ four stamps, including Scott Netherlands Antilles #730. | PHILAKOREA 94 | |||||||
| SC | 1045 | 100c | 10 Dec 04 | Caretta caretta | One adult plus head of another, swimming right. | Also exists as gutter pair w/ additional turtle in gutter. | ||||||||
| SC | 1046 | 145 | 10 Dec 04 | Lepidochelys kempii | One adult plus head of another, swimming left. | Also exists as gutter pair w/ additional turtle in gutter. | ||||||||
| SC | 1047 | 240c | 10 Dec 04 | Chelonia mydas | One adult plus head of another, swimming left. | Also exists as gutter pair w/ additional turtle in gutter. | ||||||||
| SC | 1048 | 285c | 10 Dec 04 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One adult plus head of another, swimming right. | Also exists as gutter pair w/ additional turtle in gutter. | ||||||||
| SC | 1049 | 380c | 10 Dec 04 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One adult plus head of another, swimming right. | Also exists as gutter pair w/ additional turtle in gutter. | ||||||||
| SC | 1050 | 500c | 10 Dec 04 | Dermochelys coriacea | One adult swimming right plus one hatchling swimming left. | Also exists as gutter pair w/ additional turtle in gutter. | ||||||||
| SC | 1134 | Various | 26 Jan 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Vertical sheet consisting of two identical halves, each half consisting of two vertical columns of twelve stamps each, resulting in twenty four stamps on the sheet. The two identical halves are separated by a vertical gutter which contains six labels, each bearing the partial image of one of the stamps. | Turtles on two identical stamps (one in each half) plus on one of the labels in the central gutter. Top margin of sheet inscribed "Fauna 2007". The Scott number of 1134 refers to each half of the sheet individually (i.e. a block of 12). Date also reported as 22 May 07. | ||||||||
| SC | 1134 | l | 240c | 26 Jan 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Netherlands Antilles #1134. | The suffix to the catalog number is a lower case "L", not the numeral "1". | |||||||
| SC | 1148 | 104c | 21 Mar 07 | Cartoon Turtle | Block or strip of eight stamps, all w/ comic strip character "Ananzi the Spider". | Cartoon turtle on one stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1148 | a | 104c | 21 Mar 07 | Cartoon Turtle | Illustration from comic strip. Depicts turtle and "Ananzi the Spider". | From Scott Netherlands Antilles #1148. | |||||||
| SC | 1155 | Various | 22 May 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheetlet of twelve stamps consisting of two identical blocks of six separated by a central vertical gutter of three labels. Turtle on one stamp in each block. Inscribed "Oceaan 2007". | Scott number of 1155 actually refers to either of the identical blocks of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1155 | d | 335d | 22 May 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Indivdual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Netherlands Antilles #1155. | ||||||||
| SC | 1161 | Various | 22 Aug 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Vertical block of ten stamps depicting various nature subjects. | Hatchling sea turtles on one stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1161 | b | 65c | 22 Aug 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Seven hatchlings crossing beach to the sea. | From Scott Netherlands Antilles #1161. | |||||||
| SC | B | 82 | 10c + 5c | 15 Nov 67 | Stylized Turtle | Turtle and Monkey from folklore. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 270 | 155c+75c | 25 Oct 89 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ turtle in margin. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 287 | 155c+65c | 31 Oct 91 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle w/ large, red clock. | Semi-postal stamp to help fight illiteracy in children (turtle telling time). | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 | 2004 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of four $2 stamps depicting frogs, lizards, and snakes. Turtle in wide right-hand margin. Inscribed "Reptiles of Nevis". | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||||
| $5.00 | 2004 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of one stamp depicting a swimming hawksbill turtle in a head-on view and from slightly below. | Inscribed "Reptiles of Nevis". | ||||||||||
| $6 | 2008? | Geochelone elephantopus | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle facing to right. Anterior portion of turtle on stamp, posterior portion in sheet margin. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| $6 | 2008? | Geochelone elegans | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle facing to right. Anterior portion of turtle on stamp, posterior portion on sheet margin. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| SC | 730 | 80c | July 1992 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 875 | 50c | 1994 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of eight se-tenant stamps w/ longevity symbols. Three stamps depict highly stylized turtles. | Issued to commemorate PhilaKorea '94. | ||||||||
| SC | 875 | a | 50c | 1994 | Stylized Turtle | One of three stamps w/ turtles, from Scott Nevis 875. Stamp is in No. 1 position on sheet. | Issued to commemorate PhilaKorea '94. | |||||||
| SC | 875 | d | 50c | 1994 | Stylized Turtle | One of three stamps w/ turtles, from Scott Nevis 875. Stamp is in No. 4 position on sheet. | Issued to commemorate PhilaKorea '94. | |||||||
| SC | 875 | g | 50c | 1994 | Stylized Turtle | One of three stamps w/ turtles, from Scott Nevis 875. Stamp is in No. 7 position on sheet. | Issued to commemorate PhilaKorea '94. | |||||||
| SC | 934 | 50c | 01 Sep 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of sixteen different stamps forming a unified design. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 934 | l | 50c | 01 Sep 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Nevis 934. | ||||||||
| SC | 935 | $5 | 01 Sep 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | s/s w/ turtle in border of sheet. No turtle on stamp. | Nassau grouper on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1258 | $1.60 | 31 Jan 01 | Inscribed "Box Turtle" | One of two panes of six se-tenant $1.60 stamps issued on the same date. Turtle on one pane only. Turtle is definitely not a Terrapene species. | Pane inscribed "Garden of Eden". Turtle MAY be Cuora flavomarginata (see Pritchard: Ency. of Turtles, pg. 316). Date also reported as Aug 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 1258 | f | $1.60 | 31 Jan 01 | Inscribed "Box Turtle" | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Nevis #1258. Large turtle on land facing left; definitely not a Terrapene species. | MAY be Cuora flavomarginata (see Pritchard: Encyclopedia of Turtles, pg. 316). Date also reported as Aug 2000. | |||||||
| SC | 1304 | $5.00 | 26 Aug 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Ecotourism sheet of one shows diver (on stamp) w/ turtle swimming towards her (in selvedge). | Sheet inscribed "Ecotourism". | ||||||||
| SC | 1418 | $1.20 | 10 Jan 05 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of four $1.20 stamps w/ two lizards, a frog and a snake. Large sea turtle in margin of sheet. No turtles on stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Reptiles of the Caribbean". | ||||||||
| SC | 1419 | $5.00 | 10 Jan 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of one stamp. Turtles on stamp and on margin of sheet. | Inscribed "Reptiles of the Caribbean". | ||||||||
| SC | 1426 | 30c | 10 Jan 05 | Dermochelys coriacea | Child's painting of adult turtle swimming to left. Incorrectly identified on stamp as a hawksbill turtle. | Artist: Leon Silcott. | ||||||||
| SC | 1427 | 90c | 10 Jan 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Child's painting of adult turtle swimming to left. | Artist: Kris Liburd. | ||||||||
| SC | 1428 | $1.20 | 10 Jan 05 | Dermochelys coriacea | Child's painting of adult turtle, covered w/ white spots, swimming to right. Incorrectly identified on stamp as a hawksbill turtle. | Artist: Alice Webber. | ||||||||
| SC | 1429 | $5 | 10 Jan 05 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Dorsal view of stylized turtle swimming to left, w/ patterned shell of black, white, and green. | Artist: Jeuaunito Huggins. | ||||||||
| SC | 1496 | $6 | 01 May 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Sheet inscribed in red: "The Caribbean welcomes the Cricket World Cup 2007". Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 1702 | $3.00 | 14 Nov 11 | Caretta caretta | Mini sheet of four stamps that depict three lizards and one snake. Large turtle in right margin of sheet. No turtles on stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Reptiles of the Caribbean". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100f | 22 Nov 04 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Sheet of ten identical stamps picturing family around fire receiving visitors. Each stamp also depicts various domestic and wild animals. Turtle in bottom left margin of sheet, not on stamps. | Christmas issue. Scott has assigned the number 955 to each individual stamp in the sheet but has not assigned a number to to the entire sheet, which has the turtle in the margin. | ||||||||||
| 75f | 08 Aug 12 | Chelonia mydas | Pane of ten identical stamps w/ a green turtle and a map on each. Six additional green turtles in sheet margin. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "Zone d'Ouvea et Beautemps-Beaupre". | ||||||||||
| ** | 100f | 27 Apr 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet containing five each of three different stamps (five strips of three), all depicting chambered nautiluses. Inscribed "Aquarium de Noumea". | Turtle in selvedge of sheet. No turtles on stamps. Date also reported as 22 May 01. Scott lists a strip of three of these stamps as New Caledonia # 872, but every strip does not have the turtle in the selvedge. | |||||||||
| SC | * | Various | 21 Jun 98 | Primative Style Drawing | Booklet consisting of four booklet panes (788a thru 791a) plus a front and back cover. Tiny primative style drawing of a sea turtle on back cover near upper right corner. No turtles on stamps. | * Scott mentions the complete booklet and shows a price but does not assign a separate number to it. | ||||||||
| SC | 437 | 30fr | 20 May 78 | Stylized Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 452 | 23fr | 12 Jan 80 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 669 | 120fr | 23 Feb 93 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This stamp was formerly listed incorrectly as SG 669 instead of SC 669. (The Stanley Gibbons number is actually 958). | |||||||||
| SC | 723 | a | N/A | 24 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of six stamps and one label. The turtle is on a small circular logo at the bottom right corner of the label. | Label is imprinted "260f" but this is the value of the entire sheet, including the six stamps. It is NOT the value of the label itself, which has no denomination. | |||||||
| SC | 881 | 135f | 11 Oct 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Various sea animals, including a turtle, around a transparent submersible vessel. | Date also reported as 9 Oct 01 and 11 Nov 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 899 | Various | 15 May 02 | Four Diff. Sea Turtles | Sheet of four stamps w/ a sea turtle on each. | Entire sheet is die cut into the shape of a sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 899 | a | 30f | 15 May 02 | Caretta caretta | Swimming underwater, directly toward viewer. | From Scott New Caledonia #899. | |||||||
| SC | 899 | b | 70f | 15 May 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Swimming downward and to right. | From Scott New Caledonia #899. | |||||||
| SC | 899 | c | 70f | 15 May 02 | Dermochelys coriacea | Swimming downward and to right. | From Scott New Caledonia #899. | |||||||
| SC | 899 | d | 30f | 15 May 02 | Chelonia mydas | Swimming upward and to left. | From Scott New Caledonia #899. | |||||||
| SC | 899 | e | Various | 24 Oct 03 | Four Sea Turtle Species | Scott New Caledonia #899 o/p'd "Coupe du monde 2003" and "Champion du monde" in upper and lower margins respectively. | Entire sheet is die cut in the shape of a sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 954 | 505f | 10 Nov 04 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Small stylized sea turtle in painting entitled "Tradimodernition" by Nathalie Deschamps. | Right selvedge inscribed "Tradimodernition". Turtle is on a leaf-like object. | ||||||||
| SC | 964 | 110f | 20 Jul 05 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of two 110f stamps, one w/ a black tip reef shark and the other w/ a nurse shark. Turtle in margin of sheet swimming over coral. | No turtles on stamps. Each stamp inscribed "Aquarium de Noumea". | ||||||||
| SC | 1000 | 190f | 11 Sep 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Semi-realistic drawing of turtle on left side of stamp, palm trees on right. Starfish scattered over bottom half of stamp. Inscribed "Conference du PROE". | Commemorates a conference of the South Pacific Regional Environment Program held from 7 Sept through 11 Sept 2006 in Noumea. Stamp was formerly listed on this site as SG #1387. | ||||||||
| SC | 1060 | 110f | 06 Nov 08 | Unidentified Turtle | Simple, child-like drawing of a turtle, a dolphin and a lizard-like creature in the foreground w/ a white bird flying overhead. | This is the 2008 Christmas stamp as evidenced by a banner in the lower right corner inscribed "Joyeux Noel". Date has also been reported as 7 Nov 08. | ||||||||
| SC | 1062 | 75fr | 12 Dec 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | S/S of six stamps w/ birds, fish, snake, dugong, turtles and whale. | Lagoons of New Caledonia inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Date also reported as 15 Dec 08. | ||||||||
| SC | 1062 | c | 75fr | 12 Dec 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott New Caledonia #1062. | Depicts three turtles from Beaupre Zone. Date also reported as 15 Dec 08. | |||||||
| SC | 1066 | 180fr | 14 May 09 | Carved Wooden Turtle | Wooden sculpture of a kneeling human figure w/ a turtle on its back. | Sculpture is titled "Tortoise Carrier" or "Tortoise Bearer" by Tein Thavouvace. Date has also been reported as "June 2009". | ||||||||
| SC | 1105 | 110f | 03 Nov 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Depicts tree sprouting from planet earth plus turtle, birds, butterflies, fish, lizard and marine mammals. | Issued for Year of Biodiversity. Inscribed "Annee de la Biodiversite". | ||||||||
| SC | 1106 | var. | 110f | 03 Nov 10 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Sheet of ten identical Christmas stamps w/ various sea animals and Christmas-related items in the margins. A cartoon sea turtle wearing a Santa Claus hat is in the margin in the lower left corner of the sheet. Scott does not assign a separate number to the sheet but each stamp is #1106. | There are no turtles on the stamps themselves. Each stamp depicts Santa in a sea shell "sleigh" drawn by four red sea horses. Date also reported as 28 September 2010. | |||||||
| SC | 1114 | 75f | 05 Aug 11 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle on beach facing right plus map of islands. | A pane of ten of these stamps has six additional green turtles in margin. Date has also been reported as 8 Aug 11. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 145 | 35fr | 19 Aug 78 | Stylized Turtle | Carapace is made up of stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 282 | 95fr | 09 Jan 97 | Meiolania mackayi | An extinct "Horned" Turtle from the Pleistocene. | Date has also been reported as 08 Jan 97. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 185 | 70c | 11 Feb 74 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 204 | 70c | 11 Feb 74 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1696 | 40c | 01 Feb 01 | Chelonia mydas | From Marine Reptiles issue w/ two snakes and four turtles. | Stamp has attached label depicting stylized snake, the number "2001", and small design saying "Year of the Snake". | ||||||||
| SC | 1697 | 80c | 01 Feb 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | From Marine Reptiles issue w/ two snakes and four turtles. | Stamp has attached label depicting stylized snake, the number "2001", and small design saying "Year of the Snake". | ||||||||
| SC | 1698 | 90c | 01 Feb 01 | Caretta caretta | From Marine Reptiles issue w/ two snakes and four turtles. | Stamp has attached label depicting stylized snake, the number "2001", and small design saying "Year of the Snake". | ||||||||
| SC | 1699 | $1.30 | 01 Feb 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | From Marine Reptiles issue w/ two snakes and four turtles. | Stamp has attached label depicting stylized snake, the number "2001", and small design saying "Year of the Snake". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90c | Caretta caretta | No o/p. See Nicaragua SG #2230 and #2262, below. | According to the SG catalog, these stamps were never issued w/o o/p's, but some are in circulation. | |||||||||||
| $2.00 | Dermochelys coriacea | No o/p. See Nicaragua SG #2231 and #2263, below. | According to the SG catalog, these stamps were never issued w/o o/p's, but some are in circulation. | |||||||||||
| $2.20 | Lepidochelys kempii | No o/p. See Nicaragua #2232 and #2264, below. | According to the SG catalog, these stamps were never issued w/o o/p's, but some are in circulation. | |||||||||||
| $10.00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | No o/p. See Nicaragua #2233 and #2265, below. | According to the SG catalog, these stams were never issued w/o o/p's, but some are in circulation. | |||||||||||
| $5 & $15 | 17 Aug 79 | D. coriacea & C. mydas | s/s w/ two stamps; a $5.00 Dermochelys coriacea and a $15.00 Chelonia mydas. No o/p's on either the stamps or the sheet. | |||||||||||
| 5cor | 1999 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | From set of four stamps depicting marine species. | |||||||||||
| 6cor | 1999 | See comment column. | Pane 2 of two panes (six 6cor stamps per pane), issued at the same time. Two of the stamps depict sea turtles. | Turtles are Eretmochelys imbricata and "Caribbean Reef Turtle". | ||||||||||
| 6cor | 1999 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp from pane 2 (of two panes of 6cor stamps each). | |||||||||||
| 6cor | 1999 | "Caribbean Reef Turtle" | Single stamp from pane 2 (of two panes of 6cor stamps each). | |||||||||||
| MI | BK | 115 | $5 & $15 | 03 May 80 | D. coriacea & C. mydas | s/s w/ two stamps; a $5.00 Dermochelys coriacea and a $15.00 Chelonia mydas. There are two o/p's on each stamp and two additional o/p's on the sheet outside of the stamps. The o/p's on each stamp are the same: (1) the blue words "1979 ANO DE LA LIBERACION" in the upper left, and (2) five red olympic rings and the words "PARTICIPACION NICARAGUA OLIMPIADAS 1980" in the lower right. The o/p's on the sheet outside the stamps are: (1) the red words "1979 ANO DE LA LIBERACION" near the center of the sheet, and (2) a black serial number in the lower left. | Date is from Michel catalog. | |||||||
| MI | BK | 136 | $20.00 | Chelonia mydas | s/s w/ three o/p's on the stamp and three o/p's on the sheet outside the stamp. The three o/p's on the stamp are: (1) a revaluation to $5.00, (2) five silver olympic rings and a tower-like symbol in upper left, and (3) the words "PARTICIPACION NICARAGUA OLIMPIADAS 1980" in lower right. The three o/p's on the sheet outside the stamp are: (1) the words "1980 ANO DE LA ALFABETIZACION" near the center of the sheet, (2) a monogram in the lower right, and (3) a serial number in the lower left. | |||||||||
| SC | 1757 | 4cor | 05 Feb 89 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 2041 | 1.50 cor | 01 Sep 94 | Archelon sp. | Sheet of sixteen stamps, most of which show gaudily-colored dinosaurs. | Sheet is inscribed "Dinosaurios Nicaragua". | ||||||||
| SC | 2041 | n | 1.50 cor | 01 Sep 94 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp depicting Archelon from Scott Nicaragua 2041. | ||||||||
| SC | 2053 | 2 cor | 31 Oct 94 | Chelydra serpentina | s/s of 16 se-tenant stamps forming a unified design. One has a turtle. | Inscription on stamp is "Tortuga Lagarto". | ||||||||
| SC | 2053 | n | 2 cor | 31 Oct 94 | Chelydra serpentina | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Nicaragua 2053. | Inscription on stamp is "Tortuga Lagarto". | |||||||
| SC | 2205 | 2.00cor | 15 Mar 99 | Geochelone carbonaria | Se-tenant sheet of twelve stamps, including one tortoise. | Inscribed "Fauna de America Central". | ||||||||
| SC | 2205 | i | 2.00cor | 15 Mar 99 | Geochelone carbonaria | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Nicaragua 2205. | ||||||||
| SC | 2278 | C$6.00 | 01 Jun 99 | Archelon | Sheet of six stamps w/ Archelon in right margin. | One stamp on this sheet (#2278f) depicts a Placochelys, which looks superficially like a turtle but is not related to turtles. | ||||||||
| SC | 2334 | 6cor | 22 Aug 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming right. | From four value Marine Life set. | ||||||||
| SC | 2337 | 7.50cor | 22 Aug 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane 2 of two panes of six se-tenant 7.50 cor stamps each, issued this date. Sea turtles on two stamps of this pane only. | Pane inscribed "Emision Vida Marina". | ||||||||
| SC | 2337 | a | 7.50cor | 22 Aug 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | From Scott Nicaragua 2337. | Inscribed "Tortuga Pico de Halcon". | |||||||
| SC | 2337 | d | 7.50cor | 22 Aug 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | From Scott Nicaragua 2337. | Inscribed "Tortuga de Carey". | |||||||
| SC | 2386 | C$12.00 | 12 Sep 02 | Unidentified Chelonian | S/S w/ one stamp/. Sheet shows native people watching European ships appear on horizon. Small turtle on stamp. | Inscribed 1502/2002. Issued for 500th Anniv. of Colombus' arrival. | ||||||||
| SC | 2464 | C$ 25.00 | 2005 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Small s/s of one stamp. Adult on beach facing right, promontory in background. | Both stamp and sheet inscribed "Fauna en Peligro de Extincion". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 799 | 1cor | 16 Sep 72 | Pottery Figurine | This MAY be a turtle. It appears very similar to Kawa Bowls which are carved bowls from Samoa which represent turtles. | Compare to turtle figurine on Cambodia YV #1699. | |||||||
| SC | C | 1034 | $2.50 | 10 Dec 82 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Genus name is misspelled on this stamp. | ||||||||
| SG | 2230 | 90c | 17 Aug 79 | Caretta caretta | Three red o/p's as follows: (1) "1979 ANO DE LA LIBERACION" in upper left, (2) five olympic rings and the words "PARTICIPACION NICARAGUA OLIMPIADAS 1980" in lower right, and (3) monogram in lower left. | Michel catalog lists issue date as 7 Apr 80. | ||||||||
| SG | 2231 | $2.00 | 17 Aug 79 | Dermochelys coriacea | Three red o/p's as follows: (1) "1979 ANO DE LA LIBERACION" in upper left, (2) five olympic rings and the words "PARTICIPACION NICARAGUA OLIMPIADAS 1980, in lower right, and (3) monogram in lower left. | MI catalog lists issue date as 7 Apr 80. | ||||||||
| SG | 2232 | $2.20 | 17 Aug 79 | Lepidochelys kempii | Three red o/p's as follows: (1) "1979 ANO DE LA LIBERACION" in upper left, (2) five olympic rings and the words "PARTICIPACION NICARAGUA OLIMPIADAS 1980" in lower right, and (3) monogram in lower left. | MI catalog lists issue date as 7 Apr 80. | ||||||||
| SG | 2233 | $10.00 | 17 Aug 79 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Three red o/p's as follows: (1) "1979 ANO DE LA LIBERACION" in upper left, (2) five olympic rings and the words "PARTICIPACION NICARAGUA OLIMPIADAS 1980" in lower right, and (3) monogram in lower left. | MI catalog lists issue date as 7 Apr 80. | ||||||||
| SG | 2234 | $20.00 | 17 Aug 79 | Chelonia mydas | s/s w/ Chelonia mydas on the stamp and additional turtles in margin. No o/p's on either the stamp or the margin of the sheet. | |||||||||
| SG | 2262 | 90c | 15 May 81 | Caretta caretta | Two red o/p's as follows: (1) "1980 ANO DE LA ALFABETIZACION" in upper left, and (2) monogram in lower right. | Date from Michel catalog. | ||||||||
| SG | 2263 | $2.00 | 15 May 81 | Dermochelys coriacea | Two red o/p's as follows: (1) "1980 ANO DE LA ALFABETIZACION" in upper left, and (2) monogram in lower right. | Date from Michel catalog. | ||||||||
| SG | 2264 | $2.20 | 15 May 81 | Lepidochelys kempii | Two red o/p's as follows: (1) "1980 ANO DE LA ALFABETIZACION" in upper left, and (2) monogram in lower right. | Date from Michel catalog. | ||||||||
| SG | 2265 | $10.00 | 15 May 81 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Two red o/p's as follows: (1) 1980 ANO DE LA ALFABETIZACION" in upper left, and (2) monogram in lower right. | Date from Michel catalog. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Greenpeace s/s with eight stamps (two each of Niger Scott 976a-d) | Turtle in selvedge as well as on each stamp. Sheet not mentioned by Scott. | ||||||||||
| 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Greenpeace s/s w/ eight stamps (two each of Niger Scott 976a-d). Red o/p's on both side selvedges; Chinese characters on left and English characters on right. O/P on right says "China '99 World Philatelic Exhibition". | Turtle in selvedge as well as on each stamp. Sheet not mentioned by Scott. | ||||||||||
| SC | 976 | 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Greenpeace block w/ one each of four different stamps. | Turtle in selvedge as well as on each stamp. Scott changed the number of this sheet from 974 to 976. | ||||||||
| SC | 976 | a | 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Niger 976. Adult tangled in net. | Scott changed the number of this stamp from 974a to 976a. | |||||||
| SC | 976 | b | 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Niger 976. Adult swimming underwater, facing right. | Scott changed the number of this stamp from 974b to 976b. | |||||||
| SC | 976 | c | 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Niger 976. Adults mating at water's surface. | Scott changed the number of this stamp from 974c to 976c. | |||||||
| SC | 976 | d | 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Niger 976. Adult swimming underwater, facing left. | Scott changed the number of this stamp from 974d to 976d. | |||||||
| SC | 976 | e | 400f | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Greenpeace s/s w/ one each of four different stamps (976a-d). | Turtle in selvedge as well as on each stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 977 | 250f | 1998 | Seven Different Species | Sheet of six w/ a different turtle on each stamp + one in selvedge. | Chelodina longicollis in upper selvedge of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 977 | a | 250f | 1998 | Pelomedusa subrufra | From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 977 | b | 250f | 1998 | Platysternon megacephalum | Subspecies is "shiui". Incorrect name on stamp is "Megacephalum shiui" as if that were the genus and species. | From sheet of six. | |||||||
| SC | 977 | c | 250f | 1998 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Stamp identifies subspecies as "bissa". | From sheet of six. | |||||||
| SC | 977 | d | 250f | 1998 | Platemys platycephala | Incorrect name on stamp is "Platycephala platycephala". | From sheet of six. | |||||||
| SC | 977 | e | 250f | 1998 | Apalone spinifera | Incorrect name on stamp as "Spinifera spinifera". | From sheet of six. | |||||||
| SC | 977 | f | 250f | 1998 | Malayemys subtrijuga | From sheet of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1033 | 300f | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | S/S of four stamps (Tortoise, Snake, Lizard, Scorpion). Additional large tortoise in bottom selvedge of sheet. Each stamp inscribed "1999". | Wooden mask on each stamp in addition to the animal. | ||||||||
| SC | 1033 | b | 300f | 1999 | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Niger 1033. | Wooden mask on stamp in addition to tortoise. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 486 | 25k | 15 Apr 86 | Gopherus polyphemus | The stamp is inscribed "African Reptiles", even though Gopherus polyphemus does not occur in Africa. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T$1 | 1990 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s identical to Scott Niuafo'ou #133 except that "1990A" is inscribed at the bottom of the stamp. | |||||||||||
| BA | SD | 14 | 40 on 29 | ca 1986 | Chelonia mydas | Scott Niuafo'ou #42 w/ 2 o/p's as follows: (1) denom. changed from 29s to 40s, and (2) stamp o/p'd "Stamp Duty". | The SD prefix to the Barefoot number stands for Stamp Duty. Niuafo'ou stamps are listed under Tonga in the Barefoot Catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 42 | 29s | 07 Mar 84 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 129 | 15s | 06 Jun 90 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Main design is whale breaching. | Small sea turtle near left margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 130 | 42s | 06 Jun 90 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Main design is whale's tail and canoe being swamped. | Small sea turtle near left margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 131 | 57s | 06 Jun 90 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Main design is whale's tail and canoe. | Small sea turtle near left margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 132 | T$2 | 06 Jun 90 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Main design is head of old man looking at sea. | Small sea turtle near left margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 133 | T$1 | 04 Sep 90 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a s/s of one stamp depicting whales. Head of old man in margin of sheet. | Small sea turtle in upper left corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 139 | T$1 | 31 Jul 91 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is Scott Niuafo'ou #133 w/ identical o/p's on both the stamp itself and on the sheet outside the stamp. The o/p's read: "1991 ORNITHOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION". | o/p's are in medium blue. | ||||||||
| SC | 174 | 60s | 30 Jun 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Scott Niuafo'ou #130 o/p w/ (1) a graphic symbol, (2) VISIT SOUTH PACIFIC YEAR 95, and (3) new denom. of 60. | |||||||||
| SC | 175 | 80s | 30 Jun 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Scott Niuafo'ou #129 o/p w/ (1) a graphic symbol, (2) VISIT SOUTH PACIFIC YEAR 95, and (3) new denom. of 80. | |||||||||
| SC | 176 | 80s | 30 Jun 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Scott Niuafo'ou #131 o/p w/ (1) a graphic symbol, (2) VISIT SOUTH PACIFIC YEAR 95, and (3) new denom. of 80. | |||||||||
| SC | 177 | 2pa | 30 Jun 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Scott Niuafo'ou #132 o/p w/ (1) a graphic symbol, (2) VISIT SOUTH PACIFIC YEAR 95, and (3) new denom. of 2. | |||||||||
| SC | 178 | T$1.50 | 30 Jun 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Scott Niuafo'ou #133 w/ five o/p's in black as follows: (1) Original denom. o/p w/ graphic symbol, (2) "T$1.50 near upper left corner of stamp, (3) "VISIT SOUTH PACIFIC YEAR '95" near upper right corner of stamp, (4) "SAVE THE WHALES" across bottom of stamp, and (5) "COME WHALE WATCHING IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC" above stamp in margin of sheet. | Scott says o/p is in blue, but it is actually in black. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 707 | 20c | 20 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Two Scuba Divers w/ turtle in foreground. Country name cleverly concealed. | Date from Stanley Gibbons catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 732 | a | Various | 17 Mar 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sea turtle in selvedge of sheet of eight stamps depicting nudibranchs (two each of four different stamps). | No turtles on stamps. This stamp was formerly listed on this site as SG MS 862. | |||||||
| SC | 756 | 50c | 10 May 01 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchling emerging from egg. | |||||||||
| SC | 757 | $1.00 | 10 May 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 758 | $3.00 | 10 May 01 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 658 | $1.20 | 05 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp depicting a shark. | Small turtle in selvedge of sheet. Issue date has also been reported as 29 Jun 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 708 | Various | 16 Jun 00 | Carved Wooden Turtle | Sheetlet w/ four stamps in a horiz. row. Issued for Eighth Festival of Pacific Arts 2000 in New Caledonia. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 708 | a | 75c | 16 Jun 00 | Carved Wooden Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Norfolk Is. 708. | ||||||||
| SC | 860 | 50c | 25 Oct 05 | Stylized Turtle Design | Beach w/ surf is main design feature. Highly stylized sea turtle and flower near left margin. Inscribed "Anson Bay" along right margin. | From a set of three Christmas stamps issued for Christmas 2005. | ||||||||
| SC | 968 | 15c | 16 Feb 09 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from booklet issued this date. | Turtle is made of mosaic tiles. | ||||||||
| SC | 969 | a | 15c | 16 Feb 09 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Booklet pane w/ twelve 15c stamps of two designs; six turtles and six starfish. | Turtle is made of mosaic tiles. | |||||||
| SC | 983 | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Identical in every way to stamp issued this date w/ "Australia" in upper right corner except on this stamp the word "Australia" is replaced with "Norfolk Island". | Since this stamp is inscribed both "Norfolk Island" and "Cocos (Keeling) Islands", it is being cross referenced under both countries in this database. | ||||||||
| SC | 983 | a | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Horizontal strip of five stamps, including Scott Norfolk Islands #983. | ||||||||
| SC | 984 | 55c | 04 Aug 09 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of five stamps, including Scott Norfolk Island #983. | This sheet is identical to Scott Australia #3131. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 439 | 100b | 2002 | Four Sea Turtle Species | Block of four different sea turtle stamps. | See individual stamp listings for species depicted. | ||||||||
| SC | 439 | a | 100b | 12 Aug 02 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Semi-ventral view of adult swimming upward and right. | Date obtained from FDC. | |||||||
| SC | 439 | b | 100b | 12 Aug 02 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming down and left. | Date obtained from FDC. | |||||||
| SC | 439 | c | 100b | 12 Aug 02 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Dorsal view of adult. | Date obtained from FDC. | |||||||
| SC | 439 | d | 100b | 12 Aug 02 | Caretta caretta | Adult swimming left. | Date obtained from FDC. | |||||||
| SC | 439 | e | 100b | 12 Aug 02 | Four Sea Turtle Species | S/S w/ one each of Scott Oman #439a-d, plus hatchling sea turtles in lower selvedge. | Inscribed "Marine Turtles in Oman". Date obtained from FDC. | |||||||
| SC | 480 | 100b | 27 Sep 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Block of four stamps promoting tourism. Turtle on one. | The individual stamp w/ the turtle is Scott Oman #480c. | ||||||||
| SC | 480 | c | 100b | 27 Sep 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on beach, facing right. | SCUBA diver on left side of stamp. From International Day of Tourism set. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 547 | 40p | 20 Jun 81 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 703 | 75r | 29 Dec 88 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a stamp-on-stamp showing Scott Maldives Island #1030. | Commemorates SAARC Summit 1988, Islamabad. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 12 | 10c | 25 Jul 83 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Issue date is 28 Jul 83 according to FDC | |||||||||
| SC | 80 | 39c | 11 Jun 85 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 103 | 14c | 22 May 86 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Se-tenant sheet of 40 stamps forming a single panoramic picture. Upper selvedge inscribed "Palau, World of Sea and Reef - A Philatelic Panorama". Upper selvedge also has logos for Ameripex '86. | The designs of the stamps on this sheet are identical to those on Scott Palau #854. Only the denominations differ. Descriptions on backs of stamps under gum. Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 103 | a | 14c | 22 May 86 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ANY individual stamp from Scott Palau #103 is designated 103a by Scott. The turtle stamp is actually in what would normally be called the "w" position. | This stamp is identical to Scott Palau #854w except for the denomination. | |||||||
| SC | 116 | 22c | 28 Oct 86 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 116 | a | 22c | 28 Oct 86 | Dermochelys coriacea | Se-tenant block of four (Scott Palau #113-116). | ||||||||
| SC | 246 | 25c | 10 Aug 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of 25 different stamps which make a unified scene of life in a Pacific lagoon. | Each stamp depicts a different organism, whose name appears on the back, under the gum. | ||||||||
| SC | 246 | j | 25c | 10 Aug 90 | Eretmochelys imbricata | This is the single stamp, depicting the turtle, from Scott Palau #246. | ||||||||
| SC | 321 | 29c | 28 Dec 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane of 25 se-tenant stamps depicting Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. | The 25 stamps form one continuous scene. | ||||||||
| SC | 321 | l | 29c | 28 Dec 93 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtles from Scott Palau #321. | ||||||||
| SC | 335 | 40c | 16 Aug 94 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of eight se-tenant stamps, each featuring a marine animal w/ a package or a letter. | Sheet is inscribed "PHILATELIC FANTASIES". | ||||||||
| SC | 335 | f | 40c | 16 Aug 94 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau #335. | ||||||||
| SC | 340 | 29c | 14 Oct 94 | Cartoon Turtle | Disney tourism sheet of nine stamps. One shows turtle and Donald Duck. | Turtle stamp is in upper right corner of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 340 | c | 29c | 14 Oct 94 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau 340. | ||||||||
| SC | 344 | 20c | 01 Nov 94 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle on beach in background of picture. | Sheet of twelve 20c stamps illustrating folk tale, "The Story of Tebruchel". | ||||||||
| SC | 344 | c | 20c | 01 Nov 94 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle on beach in background of picture. | Single stamp from Scott Palau #344. | |||||||
| SC | 373 | 32c | 15 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant block of four, w/ turtle on one stamp. | Issue date has also been listed as 10 Aug 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 373 | 32c | 15 Aug 95 | Chelonia mydas | Block of four different stamps. One shows a turtle and an underwater swimmer. | Scott also notes a sheet of 24 stamps (six blocks of four stamps each). Sheet is inscribed "PALAU'S HIDDEN TREASURES". Logo for Singapore '95 appears on each stamp and in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 373 | b | 32c | 15 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau 373. | Issue date has also been listed as 10 Aug 95. | |||||||
| SC | 373 | b | 32c | 15 Aug 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle and swimmer from Scott Palau #373. | Singapore '95 logo in upper left corner. | |||||||
| SC | 383 | 32c | 15 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane containing two sheets of six stamps each. There is a wide horiz. gutter between the sheets containing extensive notes and a diagram explaining the life cycle of E. imbricata. | |||||||||
| SC | 383 | a | 32c | 15 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Close-up of swimming turtle w/ head out of water. | From Scott Palau #383 | |||||||
| SC | 383 | b | 32c | 15 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Small stylized turtles swimming and upper half of turtle shell platter. | From Scott Palau #383. | |||||||
| SC | 383 | c | 32c | 15 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pair of turtles mating (part of the image of each turtle spills over onto the next stamp). | From Scott Palau #383. | |||||||
| SC | 383 | d | 32c | 15 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Woman on beach w/ hatchlings crawling into the sea. | From Scott Palau #383. | |||||||
| SC | 383 | e | 32c | 15 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Man & woman on beach w/ adult turtle and lower half of turtle shell platter. | From Scott Palau #383. | |||||||
| SC | 383 | f | 32c | 15 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming toward nesting beach. | From Scott Palau #383. | |||||||
| SC | 409 | 32c | 08 Oct 96 | Stylized Turtle | Se-tenant strip of five different Christmas trees, including Scott Palau 409d. | |||||||||
| SC | 409 | d | 32c | 08 Oct 96 | Stylized Turtle | Tiny turtle on bottom left of Papaya Christmas Tree. | ||||||||
| SC | 445 | 5c | 21 Oct 97 | Cartoon Turtle | Minnie Mouse and Turtle reading books on the beach. Design is identical to Scott Palau #447b but denominations differ. | Issued for Literacy Campaign. Inscribed "Reading is the Ultimate Luxury". | ||||||||
| SC | 447 | 32c | 21 Oct 97 | Cartoon Turtle | Sheetlet of nine se-tenant stamps. One depicts Minnie Mouse and turtle reading books on the beach. | Sheet inscribed "Let's Read". | ||||||||
| SC | 447 | b | 32c | 21 Oct 97 | Cartoon Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau #447. Shows Minnie Mouse and turtle reading on beach. | Stamp is inscribed "Reading is the ultimate luxury". | |||||||
| SC | 462 | 40c | 29 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Legend of Orachel Sheetlet of twelve se-tenant stamps (all 40c). | Turtle on one stamp and in selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 462 | i | 40c | 29 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau #462. | ||||||||
| SC | 495 | 33c | 19 Mar 99 | Five Species of Turtles | Sheet of twelve 33c se-tenant stamps depicting five different chelonians. | Issued for World Stamp Expo '99 in Australia. | ||||||||
| SC | 495 | a | 33c | 19 Mar 99 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp from Scott Palau 495. | ||||||||
| SC | 495 | b | 33c | 19 Mar 99 | Lepidochelys kempi | Single stamp from Scott Palau 495. | ||||||||
| SC | 495 | c | 33c | 19 Mar 99 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Palau 495. | ||||||||
| SC | 495 | f | 33c | 19 Mar 99 | Heosemys spinosa | Single stamp from Scott Palau 495. | Genus is misspelled as "Heasemys" in Linn's, dated 17 May 99. | |||||||
| SC | 495 | h | 33c | 19 Mar 99 | Psammobates geometricus | Single stamp from Scott Palau 495. | ||||||||
| SC | 497 | $2.00 | 19 Mar 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One of two s/s's issued on the same date. | Issued for World Stamp Expo '99 in Australia. | ||||||||
| SC | 584 | 33c | 16 Oct 00 | Submarine Named Turtle | Sheet of 17 stamps plus one label w/ submarine named "The Turtle" on one stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 584 | f | 33c | 16 Oct 00 | Submarine Named Turtle | The Turtle, a wooden submarine built by David Bushnell in 1776. | Single stamp w/ submarine from Scott Palau 584. | |||||||
| SC | 592 | 33c | 01 Nov 00 | Stylized Sea Turtle | S/S w/ nine 33c stamps, issued for Pacific Arts Festival 2000. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 592 | b | 33c | 01 Nov 00 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau #592. Painting titled "Storyboard Art" by D. Inabo. | Large turtle w/ two storytellers in background. | |||||||
| SC | 593 | 33c | 01 Nov 00 | Turtle Shell Objects | S/S of twelve se-tenant 33c stamps issued for the 45th Anniversary of the Belau National Museum. | Turtle shell artifacts on two stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 593 | a | 33c | 01 Nov 00 | Turtle Shell Bracelet | Klilt (turtle shell bracelet) on exhibit in Belau National Museum. | From Scott Palau # 593. | |||||||
| SC | 593 | c | 33c | 01 Nov 00 | Turtle Shell Money | Turtle shell money for use by women on exhibit at Belau National Museum. | From Scott Palau #593. | |||||||
| SC | 643 | 20c | 11 Jan 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of thirty 20c stamps w/ turtle in lower right selvedge. No turtle on stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Palau-Japan Friendship Bridge". Identical to Scott Palau #644 except for denom. of stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 644 | 34c | 11 Jan 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of thirty 34c stamps w/ turtle in lower right selvedge. No turtle on stamps. | Sheet inscribed "Palau-Japan Friendship Bridge". Identical to Scott Palau #643 except for denom. of stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 689 | 60c | 26 Apr 02 | Chelonia mydas | U.N. Year of Eco-Tourism sheet of six 60c values. | Turtle on one stamp and extending into selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 689 | e | 60c | 26 Apr 02 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau #689. | ||||||||
| SC | 746 | 60c | 06 Feb 04 | Various Sea Turtles | S/S of six 60c stamps w/ sea turtles on all six plus turtle and turtle eggs in margin. | Sheet margin inscribed "Life Cycle of Turtles". Turtle in margin behind inscription is Eretmochelys imbricata. Date also reported as 16 Feb 04. | ||||||||
| SC | 746 | a | 60c | 06 Feb 04 | Chelonia mydas | Mating pair. | Inscribed "Mating Sea Turtles". Date also reported as 16 Feb 04. | |||||||
| SC | 746 | b | 60c | 06 Feb 04 | Caretta caretta | Anterior portion of adult on beach. Moon in background. | Inscribed "Laying Eggs At Night". Date also reported as 16 Feb 04. | |||||||
| SC | 746 | c | 60c | 06 Feb 04 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings emerging from nest. | Inscribed "Hatching Turtles". One hatchling has an abnormal scute count. Date also reported as 16 Feb 04. | |||||||
| SC | 746 | d | 60c | 06 Feb 04 | Caretta caretta | Hatchlings crossing beach towards surf. | Inscribed "Baby Turtles Going To The Sea". Date also reported as 16 Feb 04. | |||||||
| SC | 746 | e | 60c | 06 Feb 04 | Chelonia mydas | Young adult swimming to left. | Inscribed "Growing Up At Sea". Date also reported as 16 Feb 04. | |||||||
| SC | 746 | f | 60c | 06 Feb 04 | Caretta caretta | Adult on beach, facing left, laying eggs. | Inscribed "Returning To Lay Eggs". Date also reported as 16 Feb 04. | |||||||
| SC | 747 | $2 | 06 Feb 04 | Chelonia mydas | S/S w/ one stamp. Sea turtle swimming underwater. | Sheet inscribed "Life Cycle Of Turtles". Stamp inscribed "Sea Turtle" in tiny white letters. Date also reportes as 16 Feb 04. | ||||||||
| SC | 764 | 37c | 13 Apr 04 | Turtle Shell Money | Pane of ten 37c stamps issued for 9th Festival of Pacific Arts. Large map of Palau in center of pane. One stamp depicts "Toluk" which is a form of money made from turtle shell and used by women in Palau. | One of two panes issued for the 9th Festival of Pacific Arts. The other pane consists of 26c stamps and has no turtle-related material. | ||||||||
| SC | 764 | d | 37c | 13 Apr 04 | Turtle Shell Money | Single stamp with turtle shell money (Toluk) from Scott Palau #764. | Toluk is a form of money made from turtle shell and used by women in Palau. | |||||||
| SC | 766 | 37c | 20 May 04 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of six 37c stamps depicting a jelly fish, a shark, two rays, two chambered nautilii, and some invertebrates. Small turtle is in a picture spread across the top of the sheet. | Sheet inscribed "Marine Life of Palau" in large letters in left margin of sheet. No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 854 | 18c | 29 May 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Se-tenant sheet of 40 stamps forming a single panoramic picture. Upper selvedge inscribed "Palau, World of Sea and Reef - A Philatelic Panorama". Upper selvedge also has logo for World Philatelic Exhibition - Washington 2006. Bottom selvedge inscribed "20th Anniversary of First Postal Sheetlet - Celebrating 50 years of Service to the Worldwide Postal Community". | Individual stamp designs are identical to those on Scott Palau #103. The only differences are the denominations. Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 854 | w | 18c | 29 May 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Palau #854. | Identical to Scott Palau #103a except for denomination. | |||||||
| SC | 867 | 75c | 06 Nov 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of four 75c stamps w/ much marginal writing. One stamp shows Peace Corps volunteers tagging a sea turtle. | "Peace Corps Palau, 40th Anniversary" in large letters across top of sheet, map of Palau in background. | ||||||||
| SC | 867 | b | 75c | 06 Nov 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from s/s issued for 40th anniversary of Palau Peace Corps. | ||||||||
| SC | 954 | 94c | 25 Feb 09 | Teenage Mutant Ninjas | Sheet of four se-tenant stanps, each w/ a Mutant Ninja Turtle. | Upper margin of sheet w/ a design inscribed "25th Anniversary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1984 - 2009. | ||||||||
| SC | 954 | a | 94c | 25 Feb 09 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turt | Donatello. | From Scott Palau #954. | |||||||
| SC | 954 | b | 94c | 25 Feb 09 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turt | Raphael. | From Scott Palau #954. | |||||||
| SC | 954 | c | 94c | 25 Feb 09 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turt | Michelangelo. | From Scott Palau #954. | |||||||
| SC | 954 | d | 94c | 25 Feb 09 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turt | Leonardo. | From Scott Palau #954. | |||||||
| SC | 1000 | 44c | 02 Mar 10 | Chelonia mydas | Painting of one individual swimming left. | From set of four showing various herps; not from s/s. | ||||||||
| SC | 1003 | 75c | 02 Mar 10 | Two Species | S/S of six 75c stamps, including four lizards, one Cuora amboinensis and one Eretmochelys imbricata. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Reptiles of the World". | ||||||||
| SC | 1003 | c | 75c | 02 Mar 10 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Painting of one individual, swimming left and slightly upward. | From Scott Palau #1003. | |||||||
| SC | 1003 | e | 75c | 02 Mar 10 | Cuora amboinensis | Painting of one individual on land, facing left. | From Scott Palau #1003. | |||||||
| SC | 1028 | 98c | 21 Dec 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | S/S of three stamps w/ a photograph of a turtle on each one. Upper margin of sheet w/ a huge close-up photo of a turtle's head. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Sea Turtles of Palau" and "We're worth more alive!" | ||||||||
| SC | 1028 | a | 98c | 21 Dec 10 | Unidentifired Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott #1028. | Turtle swimming left w/ foreflippers in raised position. | |||||||
| SC | 1028 | b | 98c | 21 Dec 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott #1028. | Turtle swimming over coral or rocks. | |||||||
| SC | 1028 | c | 98c | 21 Dec 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott #1028. | Turtle swimming right w/ foreflippers in downward position. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 2007 | Two Species of Turtles | S/S of one stamp w/ Malaclemys terrapin on stamp and a giant tortoise in selvedge. Boy Scout emblem in lower right corner of selvedge. Stamp inscribed "2007". | This is an illegal issue as evidenced by the fact that the country name is shown as "Palestinian National Authority" instead of the correct name "The Palestinian Authority". The sheet was probably produced in Lithuania. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2007 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Cinderella s/s w/ four vertical stamps, all w/ sea turtles. Sheet has plain blue border. | Each stamp has the Boy Scout logo in one corner. | ||||||||||
| 100 | 2007 | Chelonia mydas | Anterior half of turtle swimming to left, underwater. | Boy Scout logo in lower left corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet of four w/ plain blue border. | ||||||||||
| 300 | 2007 | Chelonia mydas | Lateral view of turtle swimming to right underwater. | Boy Scout logo in lower right corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet of four w/ plain blue border. | ||||||||||
| 500 | 2007 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle in almost vertical position underwater. | Boy Scout logo in lower left corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet of four w/ plain blue border. | ||||||||||
| 700 | 2007 | Chelonia mydas | Lateral view of turtle swimming to right and slightly upward. Foreflippers elevated in an almost vertical position. | Boy Scout logo in lower right corner of stamp. Stamp from sheet of four w/ plain blue border. | ||||||||||
| SC | 172 | 500 fils | 11 Oct 03 | Tiny Stylized Turtles | Red stamp w/ colorful, intricate embroidery pattern. Two tiny turtles near the two vertical margins, about a third of the way down from the top of the stamp. | The denomination of this stamp was formerly listed erroneously on this site as 450 fils. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 780 | 35c | 17 Jul 90 | Trachemys scripta ornata | Adult, facing right, emerging from water. | Examples exist w/ white tab at top inscribed "De Rio" in black. | ||||||||
| SC | 781 | 45c | 17 Jul 90 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Adult on beach facing right. | Examples exist w/ white tab at top inscribed "Marina" in black. | ||||||||
| SC | 782 | 60c | 17 Jul 90 | Geochelone carbonaria | Adult on grass facing left. | Examples exist w/ white tab at top inscribed "Terrestre" in black. | ||||||||
| SC | 815 | 30c | 06 Apr 95 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Scott Panama #781 w/ three black o/p's as follows: (1) diagonal bars over original denom., (2) "B/.0.30", and (3) "1995". | 30c o/p'd on 45c. | ||||||||
| SC | 818 | 50c | 06 Apr 95 | Geochelone carbonaria | Panama Scott #782 w/ three black o/p's as follows: (1) diagonal bars over original denom., (2) "B/.0.50", and (3) "1995". | 50c o/p'd on 60c. | ||||||||
| SC | 885 | 20c | 04 Dec 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Childs's painting w/ sun, macaw, toucan, and sea turtle. | Inscribed "Sonando con el Futuro". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45t | 1993 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Postal Stationery (Aerogramme) w/ SCUBA divers, turtle, fish, and spotted eagle ray. | Turtle is minor figure in design. | ||||||||||
| BA | SD | 84 | 5K | c. 1995 | Caretta caretta | This is a revenue stamp. It is Scott Papua New Guinea #596 o/p "STAMP DUTY" and revalued at 5K. | The "SD" prefix to the Barefoot number stands for Stamp Duty. | |||||||
| SC | 344 | 7c | 15 Mar 72 | Carettochelys insculpta | ||||||||||
| SC | 411 | 7t | 21 Apr 75 | Carettochelys insculpta | The turtle is on a 5t coin which is pictured on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 431 | 25t | 17 Mar 76 | Tortoise Shell Ornaments | Ornaments are called "Kapkaps". | |||||||||
| SC | 592 | 5t | 08 Feb 84 | Natator depressus | ||||||||||
| SC | 593 | 10t | 08 Feb 84 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 594 | 15t | 08 Feb 84 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 595 | 20t | 08 Feb 84 | Lepidochelys olivacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 596 | 25t | 08 Feb 84 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 597 | 40t | 08 Feb 84 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1247 | 10t | 23 Mar 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming right. Emerald panel. | From set of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1248 | 35t | 23 Mar 07 | Natator depressus | Close-up of adult on beach, facing right. Gray panel. | From set of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1249 | 85t | 23 Mar 07 | Caretta caretta | Close-up of adult on beach facing right. Blue-violet panel. | From set of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1250 | K3 | 23 Mar 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach facing left. Blue-violet panel. | From set of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1251 | K3.35 | 23 Mar 07 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on land, facing 3/4 right. Emerald panel. | From set of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1252 | K5.35 | 23 Mar 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Adult on beach facing 3/4 left. Tan panel. | From set of six. | ||||||||
| SC | 1253 | Various | 23 Mar 07 | 5 Species of Sea Turtles | S/S w/ four stamps, each depicting a different species of sea turtle, plus a fifth species in sheet margin. | Sheet margin inscribed "Endangered Marine Turtles". | ||||||||
| SC | 1253 | a | 85t | 23 Mar 07 | Natator depressus | Hatchling on beach facing right. | From Scott Papua New Guinea #1253. | |||||||
| SC | 1253 | b | K3 | 23 Mar 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | Dorsal view of hatchling on beach. Olive-green panel. | From Scott Papua New Guinea #1253. | |||||||
| SC | 1253 | c | K3.35 | 23 Mar 07 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchling emerging from egg. Olive-green panel. | From Scott Papua New Guinea #1253. | |||||||
| SC | 1253 | d | K5.35 | 23 Mar 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual swimming left underwater. Emerald-green panel. | From Scott Papua New Guinea #1253. | |||||||
| SC | 1313 | 85t | 25 Jun 08 | Primative Drawing | Primative drawing of person w/ long hair. Lizard to left of human figure and what is probably a turtle to right, holding on to person's hair w/ its mouth. | Stamp inscribed "AKIS", "Pioneer Art, 2008" and "Long Hair by Akis (1944-1984)". | ||||||||
| SC | 1384 | 3.00k | 22 May 09 | Chelonia mydas | Single triangular stamp w/ design similar to triangular stamp from "Coral Triangle '2009" sheet but on this stamp one point of the triangle is pointing up and the bottom of the stamp is a flat side of the triangle. | Stamp inscribed "Coral Triangle '2009" and "Marine Turtles". Stamp has a blue-green frame. | ||||||||
| SC | 1387 | Various | 22 May 09 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of four triangular stamps w/ one or more marine organisms on each. Turtle on one. Small map in lower left corner of stamp. Upper selvedge of sheet and each stamp inscribed "Coral Triangle '2009". | Stamp w/ turtle is oriented w/ one point down and flat side of triangle at top. Stamp has no frame. | ||||||||
| SC | 1387 | b | 3.00k | 22 May 09 | Chelonia mydas | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Papua New Guinea #1387. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See EAST TIMOR | ||||||||||||||
| Various | 2001 | Pokemon Characters | S/S of sixteen stamps depicting three different Pokemon characters: "Squirtle", "Wartortole" and "Blastoise". | This is a Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| 1000 | 2001 | Pokemon Character | Single stamp from s/s of sixteen, depicting "Squirtle". | This is a Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 2001 | Pokemon Character | Single stamp from s/s of sixteen, depicting "Wartortle". | This is a Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| 250 | 2001 | Pokemon Character | Single stamp from s/s of sixteen, depicting "Blastoise". | This is a Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1574 | 15c | 20 Aug 75 | Kinosternon scorpioides | This is a strip of eight stamps, with only one stamp having the turtle and the 15c denomination. | |||||||||
| SC | 1574 | c | 15c | 20 Aug 75 | Kinosternon scorpioides | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott Paraguay #1574. | ||||||||
| SC | 2197 | 15c | 20 Mar 87 | Kinosternon scorpioides | This is a strip of five stamps (Scott Paraguay 1574c-1574g) w/ three o/p's as follows: (1) "Madrid 500 1492-1992", (2) A circle of 12 stars surrounding a tiny map of Europe, and (3) a crown over the number 500. | Only one of the five stamps has the turtle and the 15c denomination. | ||||||||
| SC | 2197 | a | 15c | 20 Mar 87 | Kinosternon scorpioides | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle from Scott Paraguay #2197. It is Scott Paraguay #1574c w/ three o/p's as described under Paraguay #2197. | ||||||||
| SC | 2315 | Various | 25 Jan 90 | Sculpted Tortoises | Se-tenant pair of stamps w/ a statue of William Tell and his son on one stamp (Gs3) and an armillary sphere on the other (Gs5). The sphere is supported on tortoises at it's base. | See Scott United Nations (Geneva) #451 for further discussion of this sphere and the tortoises supporting it. | ||||||||
| SC | 2315 | b | Gs5 | 25 Jan 90 | Turtle Statuary | The single stamp w/ the armillary sphere and turtles from Scott Paraguay #2315. | See Scott United Nations (Geneva) #451 for further discussion of this sphere and the tortoises supporting it. | |||||||
| SC | 2352 | Various | 02 Apr 91 | Sculpted Tortoises | This is Scott Paraguay #2315 (a se-tenant pair) o/p'd in metallic red and silver "700 Aniv. Confederation Helvetica 1291-1991" w/ a red cross in the upper right corner. | Location of o/p varies. See Scott United Nations (Geneva) #451 for further discussion of this sphere and the tortoises supporting it. | ||||||||
| SC | 2352 | b | Gs5 | 02 Apr 91 | Sculpted Tortoises | This is Scott Paraguay #2315b o/p'd in metallic red and silver "700 Aniv. Confederation Helvetica 1291-1991" w/ a red cross in upper right corner. | Location of o/p varies. See Scott United Nations (Geneva) #451 for further discussion of this sphere and the tortoises supporting it. | |||||||
| SC | 2606 | 1600g | 13 May 99 | Geochelone carbonaria | From set of four reptiles. | Inscribed "Reptiles del Paraguay". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 447 | $1.15 | 07 Dec 95 | C. caretta & E. imbricata | Se-tenant pair of #447a and b. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 447 | a | $1.15 | 07 Dec 95 | Caretta caretta | One of a se-tenant pair w/ E. imbricata. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 447 | b | $1.15 | 07 Dec 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One of a se-tenant pair w/ C. caretta. | Issued for year of the Sea Turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 448 | $1.65 | 07 Dec 95 | L. olivacea & C. mydas | Se-tenant pair of #448a and b. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 448 | a | $1.65 | 07 Dec 95 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One of a se-tenant pair w/ C. mydas. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 448 | b | $1.65 | 07 Dec 95 | Chelonia mydas | One of a se-tenant pair w/ L. olivacea. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 499 | $1.50 | 05 May 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Penrhyn #501a. | Photograph of one turtle swimming right, underwater. Issue date has also been reported as 6 May 2011. | ||||||||
| SC | 501 | a | Various | 05 May 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of fifteen stamps arranged in a rectangle around margins of sheet. Turtle on one stamp only. | Center of sheet contains an aerial photograph of Penrhyn Atoll, the northernmost of the Cook Islands. Issue date has also been reported as 6 May 2011. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1215 | $5.00 | 22 May 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | One stamp w/ turtle and whale and other sea creatures. | Stamp inscribed "Fauna de la Selva Peruana". Date also listed as 19 May 99. | ||||||||
| SC | 1307 | 5.80s | 13 Mar 02 | Stylized Turtle Design | Stamp divided into four quadrants, each w/ an abstract design. Design in lower right quadrant is a stylized turtle. | Stamp erroneously inscribed "2001". Issued for International Day of Indigenous People. | ||||||||
| SC | 1545 | 8.50s | 16 Jan 07 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | S/S of one stamp w/ skull of Purussaurus, an extinct crocodilian. Margin of sheet shows a large Purussaurus eating an unidentified turtle. | Margin of sheet inscribed "Animales Prehistoricos Fosiles". | ||||||||
| SC | 1687 | 7.50s | 04 May 09 | Podocnemis expansa | Block of four 7.50s stamps depicting four endangered animals. Turtle on one. | Sheet inscribed "Animals in Danger of Extinction". | ||||||||
| SC | 1687 | c | 7.50s | 04 May 09 | Podocnemis expansa | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Peru #1687. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.20p | Stylized Turtle | This is Scott Philippines #1690c with two o/p's as follows: (1) "NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOK DAY, 7-17-84" and (2) the original denomination of 7.50p has been o/p "7.20p". | This stamp exists with the o/p in red (normal) and black (color error). | |||||||||||
| 15 + 2 | 2009 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach, facing right. Imprinted "Puerto Princesa". | This is a local or a Cinderella. The original denom was P15 but the 15 is obliterated w/ two horizontal black bars and "+2" is printed below it. Puerto Princesa is a city in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| 8 + 2 | 2009 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming right, underwater, front flippers up. Imprinted "Puerto Princesa". | This is a local or a Cinderella. The original denom was P8 but the 8 is obliterated w/ two horizontal black bars and "+2" is printed below it. Puerto Princesa is a city in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| 10 + 2 | 2009 | Dermochelys coriacea | Dorsal view of many swimming hatchlings. Inscribed "Puerto Princesa". | This is a local or a Cinderella. The original denom was P10 but the 10 is obliterated w/ two horizontal black bars and "+2" is printed below it. Puerto Princesa is a city in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| 15 + 2 | 2009 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult emerging from surf onto beach. Inscribed "Puerto Princesa". | This is a local or a Cinderella. The original denom was P15 but the 15 is obliterated w/ two horizontal black bars and "+2" is printed below it. Puerto Princesa is a city in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| 25 + 2 | 2009 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming right, underwater, front flippers down. Inscribed "Puerto Princesa". | This is a local or a Cinderella. The original denom was P25 but the 25 is obliterated w/ two horizontal black bars and "+2" is printed below it. Puerto Princesa is a city in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| P8 + 2 | 2009 | Siebenrockiella leytensis | Extreme close-up of lateral view of head, facing left. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ormoc", a city on Leyte in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| P10 + 2 | 2009 | Siebenrockiella leytensis | Adult on land, facing left, w/ tall, dry grasses in background. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ormoc", which is a city on Leyte in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| P20 + 2 | 2009 | Siebenrockiella leytensis | Adult on land, facing right, on a substrate of dead vegetation and one green leaf. | This is a local or a Cinderella, It is inscribed "Ormoc", which is a city on Leyte in the Philippines. | ||||||||||
| P33 + 2 | 2009 | Siebenrockiella leytensis | Adult on land, facing right, on a substrate of stones. | This is a local or a Cinderella. It is inscribed "Ormoc", which is a city on Leyte in the Philippines. A tab attached to the right of the stamp has a generic drawing of a turtle and the inscription "Leyte Turtle Conserancy". | ||||||||||
| SC | 1590 | 40s | 05 Jun 82 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 1690 | 7.50p | 27 Apr 84 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of four, one of which shows illustrations from childrens' book: The Monkey and the Turtle, by Rizal. | |||||||||
| SC | 1690 | c | 7.50p | 27 Apr 84 | Stylized Turtle | This is the single stamp with the turtle from Scott Philippines #1690. | ||||||||
| SC | 1933 | 1p | 11 Jul 88 | Chelonia mydas ? | Turtle and SCUBA diver. Turtle MAY be Eretmochelys imbricata. | Also exists as strip of four w/ center label depicting torch and inscribed "Philippine Olympic Week, May 1-7, 1988". Strip is footnoted by Scott but no number is assigned. | ||||||||
| SC | 2271 | 8p | 22 Nov 93 | Unidentified Turtle | Tiny dead turtle (or turtle skeleton) on polluted beach. Difficult to see w/ naked eye. | Stamp inscribed "Philatelic Week 1993" and "Save the Earth". | ||||||||
| SC | 2365 | 2p | 10 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant pair w/ continuous design: two hands holding flora & fauna, including sea turtle. | Country name in blue. | ||||||||
| SC | 2365 | a | 2p | 10 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Philippines 2365. | ||||||||
| SC | 2366 | 6p | 10 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ two stamps w/ continuous design: two hands holding flora & fauna, including a sea turtle. | Country name in rust. | ||||||||
| SC | 2366 | a | 6p | 10 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Philippines 2366. | ||||||||
| SC | 2497 | 8p | 24 Oct 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Panoramic underwater view w/ fish, coral, etc. | Inscribed "1997 International Year of the Reef". SG lists issue date as 14 Dec 97. | ||||||||
| SC | 2498 | 16p | 24 Oct 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | S/S w/ one stamp that has the same design as #2497, but w/ a 16p denom. and a selvedge that continues the panorama beyond the stamp and which has a 2nd turtle. | Inscribed "1997 International Year of the Reef". SG lists issue date as 14 Dec 97. | ||||||||
| SC | 2554 | 15p | 24 Oct 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle on beach, plus whale, whale shark, dolphins, and dugong. | Inscribed "1998 International Year of the Ocean". Issue date in SG catalog is 7 Nov 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 2554 | a | 15p | 24 Oct 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ Scott Philippines #2554. Selvedge continues panorama beyond the stamp itself. | Selvedge and stamp inscribed "1998 International Year of the Ocean". Issue date in SG catalog is 7 Nov 98. | |||||||
| SC | 2711 | 5p | 01 Feb 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Horiz. strip of five w/ turtle on one. Hong Kong 2001 Stamp Exhibition is on stamp rather than on margin as in Scott Philippines #2716. | Turtle stamp inscribed "Pawikan". Date also reprted as 3 Feb 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 2711 | e | 5p | 03 Feb 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp similar to stamp on Scott Philippines #2716, but w/ different denom. and w/ logo of Hong Kong 2001 Stamp Exhibition on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 2716 | 11p | 01 Feb 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S w/ one stamp. Anterior half of turtle is on stamp and posterior half is in margin of sheet. Inscribed "Pawikan". | Sheet margin inscribed "Hong Kong 2001 Stamp Exhibition" and shows Exhibition logo. Date also reported as 03 Feb 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 2792 | 5p | 24 Jun 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of four stamps w/ sea turtle on one. | Issued for "Coastal Resources Conservation". | ||||||||
| SC | 2792 | c | 5p | 24 Jun 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two SCUBA divers, sea turtle and fish. | Issued for "Coastal Resources Conservation". | |||||||
| SC | 3018 | 7p | 31 Mar 06 | Four Species | Strip of four stamps w/ a different sea turtle on each. | All four w/ 7p denom. Date also reported as 10 May 06. | ||||||||
| SC | 3018 | a | 7p | 31 Mar 06 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Turtle swimming right w/ front flippers in up position. | From strip of four. Date also reported as 10 May 06. | |||||||
| SC | 3018 | b | 7p | 31 Mar 06 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming right w/ all flippers in down position. | From strip of four. Date also reported as 10 May 06. | |||||||
| SC | 3018 | c | 7p | 31 Mar 06 | Caretta caretta | Turtle swimming down and left. All flippers extended outward, horizontally. | From strip of four. Date also reported as 10 May 06. | |||||||
| SC | 3018 | d | 7p | 31 Mar 06 | Dermochelys coriacea | Turtle swimming up and left, front flippers in down position. | From strip of four. Date also reported as 10 May 06. | |||||||
| SC | 3019 | 26p | 31 Mar 06 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle swimming right w/ front flippers in up position. | Upper selvedge of sheet inscribed "Philippine Marine Turtles". Date also reported as 10 May 06. | ||||||||
| SC | 3277 | 5p | 18 Nov 10 | Chelonia mydas | Dorsal view of one individual swimming up and to right. | Part of a very large Marine Biodiversity set. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9c & 20c | 10 Aug 86 | Chelonia mydas | Privately produced booklet containing four Scott Pitcairn #266 and four Scott Pitcairn #267. One additional #266 affixed to back cover of booklet and cancelled w/ Pitcairn postmark. | Issued to "Preserve and Promote" the Pitcairn Bicentennial. Front cover inscribed "Help Preserve Pitcairn". | ||||||||||
| SC | 194 | 9c | 29 Sep 80 | Carved Wooden Turtles | ||||||||||
| SC | 266 | 9c | 12 Feb 85 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 267 | 20c | 12 Feb 85 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 268 | 70c | 12 Feb 85 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 269 | $1.20 | 12 Feb 85 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 511 | Various | 14 Jan 00 | Geochelone elephantopus | Strip of four se-tenant stamps w/ a label in the center of the strip. The tortoise is depicted on three of the stamps but not on the label. | The tortoise depicted is "Mr. Turpen", one of five Galapagos Tortoises brought to Pitcairn by Irving Johnson, skipper of the Brigantine, "Yankee", between 1937 and 1951. | ||||||||
| SC | 511 | a | 5c | 14 Jan 00 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp from se-tenant strip of four. Tortoise is not visible. | Depicts rowboat bringing tortoise to shore from brigantine "Yankee", which apprears in background. | |||||||
| SC | 511 | b | 20c | 14 Jan 00 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp from se-tenant strip of four. | Tortoise being unloaded from rowboat onto beach. | |||||||
| SC | 511 | c | 35c | 14 Jan 00 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp from se-tenant strip of four. | Tortoise on land, facing left. | |||||||
| SC | 511 | d | $5.00 | 14 Jan 00 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp from se-tenant strip of four. | Close-up of tortoise's head. | |||||||
| SC | 547 | Various | 11 Oct 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Horiz. strip of four stamps plus one label. Label inscribed "The Art of Pitcairn - Woodcarving". | Small silouettes of sea turtles in selvedge of some strips in addition to sea turtle on one stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 547 | d | $3.00 | 11 Oct 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from strip of four. Turtle in water next to open boat, w/ large ship in background. | This may represent a carved wooden turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 636 | $2.00 | 15 Feb 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Beach scene in color w/ black-and-white line drawings of three sea turtles superimposed on scene. Stamp is inscribed "Henderson Island". | NOTE: All six stamps in this set (Scott 631-636) exist as gutter pairs w/ two small sea turtles in the gutter between the stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 644 | Various | 30 Aug 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of four stamps depicting cave dwellers of Henderson Island. | Sea turtle on beach spans two of the stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 644 | a | 60c | 30 Aug 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp from Scott Pitcairn #644 containing posterior portion of turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 644 | b | $1.20 | 30 Aug 06 | Unidentified Sea TUrtle | Individual stamp from Scott Pitcairn #644 containing anterior portion of turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 681 | Various | 03 Dec 08 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of four se-tenant stamps w/ various views of green turtles in water and on beach. | Inscribed "Green Turtles of Henderson Island" and "UNESCO World Heritage Site". | ||||||||
| SC | 681 | a | 60c | 03 Dec 08 | Chelonia mydas | Anterior half of turtle swimming underwater. | Vertical stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 681 | b | $1.00 | 03 Dec 08 | Chelonia mydas | Dorsal view of turtle swimming underwater, to right and slightly away from viewer. | Denomination incorrectly listed as $2 in Linn's Stamp News dated 5 January 09 (page 46). Stamp is horizontal. | |||||||
| SC | 681 | c | $2.00 | 03 Dec 08 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle emerging from surf onto beach. | Stamp is horizontal. | |||||||
| SC | 681 | d | $2.50 | 03 Dec 08 | Chelonia mydas | Four hatchlings crossing beach toward the sea. | Stamp is vertical. | |||||||
| SC | 687 | $1.50 | 24 Jun 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Portrait of Charles Darwin in center of stamp w/ head of tortoise on left and iguana on right. Darwin's signature at top. | Issued for Darwin's 200th birth anniversary. | ||||||||
| SC | 697 | 60c | 24 Feb 10 | The Word "Tortoise". | One stamp from children's art set of six stamps. It contains the words "Galapagos Tortoise" but there is no picture of a chelonian on the stamp. | Artwork by Torika Warren-Peu, age 6. | ||||||||
| SC | 732 | Various | 21 Feb 12 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of three stamps, each showing a piece of tapa cloth. Sheet margin shows woman making tapa cloth. One of the stamps shows a finished piece of tapa cloth w/ a sea turtle in the design. | Sheet margin inscribed "The Art of Pitcairn Part - IV - TAPA" | ||||||||
| SC | 732 | a | $1.80 | 21 Feb 12 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ sea turtle and longboat design on tapa cloth from Scott Pitcairn Islands #732. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1z | 1977 | Cartoon Turtle | This is a postal card w/ the postage printed directly on it. | Month of issue is probably August. | ||||||||||
| 1.20z | Unknown | Emys orbicularis | Postal card w/ stamp printed directly on it. Stamp has photograph of head and anterior part of carapace. | Card inscribed "Poleski Park Narodowy" and has photograph of turtle on land. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1136 | 50g | 01 Jun 63 | Emys orbicularis | ||||||||||
| SC | 3592 | 2zi | 10 Jul 01 | Unidentified Tortoise | S/S of 1 stamp w/ many animals in selvedge. Tortoise in foreground at bottom center. Map of world on stamp. Inscribed "CITES". | No turtle on stamp, only in selvedge. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1184 | 4.50e | 24 Oct 73 | Stylized Turtle | Illustrations from an 18th century primer w/ a tiny turtle near the bottom. | |||||||||
| SC | 2168 | 140esc | 09 Jun 97 | Stylized Tortoises | Priest and Indians w/ three small turtles in foreground. | 400th death anniversary of Fr. Jose de Anchieta. | ||||||||
| SC | 2195 | 315esc | 05 Nov 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ one stamp. Prominent turtle & other sea life in margin. | 500th Anniv. of the discovery of the sea route to India. | ||||||||
| SC | 3305 | ** | 15 Apr 11 | Tortoise Ship | Korean tortoise ship sailing left. | Joint issue w/ South Korea commemorating the 50th Anniv. of diplomatic relations between the two countries. ** Non-denominated but sold on day of issue for 32c. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2007 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet containing twelve different stamps, none of which depicts a turtle but there is a sea turtle, swimming away from the viewer on the inside of the front cover. Cover of booklet is a uniform deep blue w/ no figure or design except for some gentle waves near the top margin. The cover is inscribed "A€ores" and "2007". | This booklet is footnoted under Portugal - Azores #510 in the Scott Catalog but no number is assigned to it. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 258 | 0.45e | 17 Apr 07 | Caretta caretta | Large turtle's head in lower right corner of stamp, small black-and-white drawing of swimming turtle in upper left corner of stamp. | Inscribed "Tartaruga boba -- Caretta caretta". "Madeira" in small print below the word Portugal. | ||||||||
| SC | 260 | a | Various | 17 Apr 07 | Caretta caretta | Booklet containing fourteen different stamps, one of which is Portugal (Madeira) #258. | Cover of booklet depicts red flowers and is inscribed "Madeira" and "2007". The Scott number (260a) refers to the specific pane (page) in the booklet that has the turtle, not the entire booklet. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant block of three stamps and one label o/p'd on a block of four Scott Russia #5987. The turtle is on the label. | These stamps are Cinderellas. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK | 40 | 50c | 1980 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming left w/ vertical white bars on left side of stamp. | This stamp has been listed as MK 40 and as MK 42. Clarification is needed. | ||||||||
| SC | 8407 | 1984 | Cartoon Turtle | Disney Easter stamp, shows Goofy watching turtles hatch from Easter eggs. Stamp is no longer listed by Scott. | Formerly listed by Scott in the section called "For the Record", which used a different numbering system. The number, 8407, means it was the 7th stamp listed for Redonda in 1984. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 47 | 50c | 22 Feb 65 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle head and coral to left of woman. Inscribed "XXV Anos de Paz". | Scott catalog erroneously gives date as "1964" w/o a month or day. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lei | Archelon sp. | Postal stationery w/ a photograph of an Archelon fossil. | Archelon is misspelled as "Arhichelon" on this stationery. | |||||||||||
| 5000L | 2004 | Testudo graeca | Postal stationery. Pre-stamped envelope w/ a cachet depicting many stamps, including Scott ROmania #1719 which has the tortoise. | Issued for Bucharest Philatelic Exhibition, 16-30 September 2004. | ||||||||||
| 3.10lei | 09 Feb 07 | Caretta caretta | Stamp from set of four, all of which are the same as the four stamps on the "Fauna From the Black Sea" s/s. | The selvedge next to the stamps has aditional turtles. Stamps from the edge of the pane w/ selvedge attached will have an additional turtle on what is similar to a tab. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1316 | 55b | 01 Feb 60 | Testudo graeca | ||||||||||
| SC | 1719 | 5b | 25 Feb 65 | Testudo graeca | ||||||||||
| SC | 4122 | 150l | 12 Sep 96 | Testudo hermanni | Somewhat stylized picture does not show divided supracaudal scute. | Inscribed "Testoasa de uscat". | ||||||||
| SC | 4918 | 3.10lei | 09 Feb 07 | Caretta caretta | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Romania #4919a. Turtle on beach, facing right. | Inscribed "Testosa de mare". | ||||||||
| SC | 4919 | a | Various | 09 Feb 07 | Caretta caretta | S/S of four stamps, one of which depicts a Caretta caretta on beach, facing right. Turtle stamp is Scott Romania #4918. | "Fauna From the Black Sea" issue. | |||||||
| SC | 5129 | 3 lei | 28 Aug 09 | Testudo graeca iberia | Large tortoise facing three-quarters left is main design feature. Inscribed "Testoasa dobrogeana" in upper right corner. | Stamp exists w/ an attached label that has the same drawing of the tortoise that appears on the stamp but the background on the label is all yellow. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 6856 | 4r | 05 Aug 04 | Cartoon Turtle | Pane of five se-tenant stamps plus one label. Many animal and human figures w/ turtle on one. | Road Safety For Children issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 6856 | b | 4r | 05 Aug 04 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Russia #6856. Depicts turtle being walked across a road on a leash. | From "Road Safety for Children" issue. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2009 | Cuora zhoui | Horizontal s/s of two stamps, one w/ a bird and one w/ Zhou's Box Turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Endangered Species". | ||||||||||
| 950f | 2009 | Cuora zhoui | Individual stamp w/ turtle from horizontal sheet of two. | Turtle on land, facing right. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2009 | Chinemys reevesii | Vertical s/s of two stamps, one depicting a fish and one depicting Reeve's Turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Endangered Species". | ||||||||||
| 950f | 2009 | Chinemys reevesii | Individual stamp w/ turtle from vertical sheet of two stamps. | Close-up of turtle's head facing left. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2009 | Tortoise and Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of eight stamps, including two chelonians, two snakes, two frogs, a lizard and a crocodilian. | Sheet inscribed "Reptiles" in top margin. This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 150f | 2009 | Geochelone nigra | Individual stamp w/ a giant tortoise from sheet of eight reptiles issued in 2009. Tortoise is facing left w/ head and neck fully extended and raised high. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2009 | Dermochelys coriacea | Individual stamp w/ a leatherback turtle swimming down and to the right, from sheet of eight reptiles issued in 2009. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 600f | 2008? | Mauremys caspica | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle facing to right. Anterior portion of turtle is on stamp, posterior portion on sheet margin. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2010 | Four Species | Vertical mini sheet of four stamps, each w/ a different chelonian. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Turtles". | This is almost certainly a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| 200f | 2010 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming up and to right. | From vertical Cinderella sheet of four stamps inscribed "Turtles". | ||||||||||
| 300f | 2010 | Terrapene carolina | Adult on land facing right. | From vertical Cinderella sheet of four stamps inscribed "Turtles". | ||||||||||
| 500f | 2010 | Macroclemys temminckii | One individual on land, facing right and upward, as if on a hill. | From vertical Cinderella sheet of four stamps inscribed "Turtles". | ||||||||||
| 700f | 2010 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming right and upward. | From vertical Cinderella sheet of four stamps inscribed "Turtles". | ||||||||||
| 600f | Unknown | See Comment Column | Cinderella s/s of one stamp. Depicts two different freshwater turtles on land, one facing left, one facing right. | Stamp is inscribed "Emys orbicularis" but turtle in foreground is actually Chrysemys picta dorsalis and turtle in background is actually Trachemys scripta elegans. There is no Emys orbicularis on the sheet. | ||||||||||
| 900f | 2008? | Macroclemys temminckii | Mini sheet of one stamp w/ turtle on land, facing right. Turtle's head on stamp and turtle's body and limbs in selvedge of sheet. | Stamp inscribed "Macroclemys temminckii". Selvedge inscribed "Reptiles" and "The Alligator Snapping Turtle". | ||||||||||
| SC | 1032 | 20f | 11 May 81 | Stylized Turtle | Tiny turtle in painting by Norman Rockwell. | Formerly listed as Scott Rwanda 1027. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 136 | 3c | 20 Oct 65 | Cuora flavomarginata | ||||||||||
| SC | 137 | 3c | 20 Jan 66 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 138 | 3c | 20 Apr 66 | Geoemyda spengleri | Sub-species is "japonica" according to info on FDC. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105ptas | 1998 | Geochelone elegans | One of a six value set of reptile stamps. | Available mint & CTO. | ||||||||||
| 136ptas | 1998 | Chelodina longicollis | One of a six value set of reptile stamps. | Genus name misspelled in previous list. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 3000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ th o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 5000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #6068A. O/P is all in black. | Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers two of the old Russian stamps. | ||||||||||
| 1000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5822. | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||||
| 1500 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5823. | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||||
| 2000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5824. | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||||
| 3000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5825. | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||||
| 5000 | 1996 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5826. | O/P is all in black. | ||||||||||
| 1.00 | 1999 | Dermochelys coriacea | Turtle swimming w/ other sea creatures. | |||||||||||
| CTC | 108 | -116 | 1.00 | 28 Oct 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Sheet of nine 1.00 denom. stamps depicting a continuous underwater scene w/ various sea creatures. | Second turtle-like animal is actually a pinniped. | |||||||
| CTC | 114 | 1.00 | 28 Oct 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from CTC Sakhalin 108-116. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1172 | 70c | 03 Jun 88 | Unidentified Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 1302 | 2.20c | 06 Apr 92 | Cartoon Turtle | Cartoon turtle, crab, fish, and parrot by unpolluted river. | |||||||||
| SC | 1455 | 1.00 col | 17 Dec 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Se-tenant sheet of eight stamps forming a continuous underwater scene. | Turtle on one stamp only. Date from FDC. | ||||||||
| SC | 1455 | d | 1.00 col | 17 Dec 96 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott El Salvador 1455. | Date from FDC. | |||||||
| SC | C | 488 | 60c | 20 Mar 81 | Eretmochelys imbricata | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 378 | A | $2 | 18 Jun 73 | Chelonia mydas | |||||||||
| SC | 470 | 24s | 14 Apr 78 | Sea Turtle Hatchery | No turtles on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 471 | $1 | 14 Apr 78 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 895 | 70 sene | 24 Aug 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Close-up of head plus line drawing of another sea turtle. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 896 | 90 sene | 24 Aug 95 | Caretta caretta | Close-up of head plus line drawing of another sea turtle. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 897 | $1 | 24 Aug 95 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up of anterior 3/4 of body plus line drawing of another sea turtle. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 898 | $4 | 24 Aug 95 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Close-up of anterior half of body plus line drawing of another sea turtle. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1033 | 25s | 19 Mar 03 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Six highly stylized sea turtles. Three in main design plus three tiny silhouettes in strip along bottom of stamp. | Inscribed "Marine Protected Area". | ||||||||
| SC | 1073 | 90s | 28 Sep 05 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Dorsal view of two highly stylized sea turtles. | From Samoan legend: "Fonuea and Salofa escape famine". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | Unidentifiable Chelonians | Beach scene w/ tortoises, palm tree, flamingos, etc. Inscribed "Municipio de San Cristobal - Timbre Municipal" and "Galapagos - Ecuador - 5% s.m.v." Printed in blue on white paper. | This is a municipal tax or revenue stamp issued by San Cristobal which is in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Issued in sheets of 25. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | 2012 | Geochelone nigra | S/S of four 1.50 stamps Issued for the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention. | Tortoise on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 1.50 | 2012 | Geochelone nigra | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from s/s sheet of four stamps issued for the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention. | Depicts Charles Darwin, a bather and a bird in addition to the tortoise. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1323 | 600 | 10 Feb 95 | Two Freshwater Species | One turtle near water in thick vegetation. Second turtle near bottom margin of stamps, partly obliterated by the "600" denomination on #1323a. Both turtles span the line of perforations beteen #1323a and 1323b. | This is a strip of five stamps issued for European Year of Nature Conservation. | ||||||||
| SC | 1323 | a | 600 | 10 Feb 95 | Two Freshwater Species | Anterior portion of one turtle in vegetation near right side of stamp. Posterior portion of another very small turtle in extreme lower right corner of stamp. This turtle is partly obliterated by the denomination of "600" printed on the stamp. | The images of both turtles are continued on Scott #1323b. | |||||||
| SC | 1323 | b | 600 | 10 Feb 95 | Two Freshwwater Species | Posterior end of carapace of one turtle, continued from San Marino #1323a. Head of a second, smaller turtle in lower left corner of stamp, also continued from San Marino #1323a. | Turtle head in lower left corner of stamp is blowing bubbles. | |||||||
| SC | 1806 | 0.85e | 21 Oct 09 | Unidentified Tortoise | Hatchling tortoise on leaves facing toward camera. | Photograph from pet photography contest by Maria Eleonara Viaglio. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | Geochelone nigra | Toroise facing viewer, superimposed on a map of Santa Cruz Island. The words "Timbre Municipal" form a semi-circle around the tortoise and the map. Inscribed "Santa Cruz Galapagos" near bottom margin. Printed in blue on white paper. | This is a municipal tax or revenue stamp issued by Santa Cruz which is in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. | |||||||||||
| $5.00 | Geochelone nigra | Toroise facing viewer, superimposed on a map of Santa Cruz Island. The words "Timbre Municipal" form a semi-circle around the tortoise and the map. Inscribed "Santa Cruz Galapagos" near bottom margin. Printed in green on white paper. | This is a municipal tax or revenue stamp issued by Santa Cruz which is in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Annas | Stylized Tortoises | Revenue stamp (for copies) printed directly on a legal form. (See image for details). | Two tortoises on seal of Sarangarh State. | |||||||||||
| KM | P- | 451 | 1 Anna | 1936 | Unidentified Tortoise | Imperf revenue stamp printed in violet ink on pink paper. Depicts tortoise and the words "SARANGARH", "RECEIPT", "ONE ANNA", and "FEUDATORY CHIEF", plus other indecipherable characters. | Although reported to exist only as proofs, used copies on various documents DO exist. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 204 | 15c | 01 Oct 57 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | This stamp is identical to Sarawak #220 except for the watermark. | |||||||||
| SC | 220 | 15c | 17 Aug 65 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | This stamp is identical to Sarawak #204 except for the watermark. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 543 | 85f | 31 Jan 81 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle and crab. | Identical to Scott Senegal #545c except for the denomination. | ||||||||
| SC | 545 | 125f | 31 Jan 81 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of four, w/ one stamp that is identical to Senegal #543 except for the denomnation. | Sheet inscribed "Parcs Nationaux du Senegal". | ||||||||
| SC | 545 | c | 125fr | 31 Jan 81 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp depicting a turtle from Scott Senegal #545. | Stamp identical to Scott Senegal #543 except for denomination. | |||||||
| SC | 915 | 60f | 31 Jan 91 | Chelonia mydas | Date on stamp is 1990. | |||||||||
| SC | 1182 | Various | 15 Nov 95 | Geochelone sulcata | Se-tenant strip of five animal stamps w/ tortoise on one. | Date also reported as 13 Nov 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1182 | d | 275f | 15 Nov 95 | Geochelone sulcata | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Senegal 1182. | Date also reported as 13 Nov 95. Genus name misspelled on stamp as "Goechelone". | |||||||
| SC | 1413 | 320f | 09 Oct 99 | Dermochelys coriacea | Large turtle head in foreground, whole turtle on beach, in center of stamp. | Inscribed "Tortue Luth" and "Environement Animaux". Formerly appeared on this list as Yvert Senegal #1515. | ||||||||
| SC | 1529 | 360fr | 20 Dec 02 | Geochelone sulcata | Prominant turtle and snake. Ostrich running in background. | Inscribed "Faune - Tortue D'Afrique". | ||||||||
| SC | 1545 | 400f | 16 Jul 03 | Chelonia mydas | Main design feature is turtle nesting on beach. Also, hatchling emerging from egg in lower left corner and turtle swimming underwater in lower right corner. | Inscribed "Faune Marine Du Senegal" and "Varietes Rares". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 479 | 46d | 22 Jun 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Portrait of Charles Darwin w/ flying bird, flowers and tortoise in lower right corner. | Issued for 200th birth anniverary of Charles Darwin. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2r | 25 Feb 88 | Geochelone gigantea | 14.2 cm x 10 cm Air Mail Postal Stationery (Aerogramme). | Large tortoise on stamp imprinted on aerogramme. | ||||||||||
| See ** | Geochelone gigantea | This is legal size (21.5 cm x 10 cm) Air Mail Postal Stationery. A tortoise appears in the upper right hand corner and also on the Seychelles Coat-of-Arms in the lower left hand corner. | ** In the upper right hand corner there is a prominant tortoise, the word "SEYCHELLES", and the words "POSTAGE PAID", but there is no denomination. | |||||||||||
| 3r | 1999 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet containing two sets of Scott Seychelles 803. | International Year of the Ocean/Marine Parks Issue. | ||||||||||
| None | Post 1971 | Geochelone gigantea | Blue Aerogramme w/ what appears to be a stamp imprinted on upper LEFT corner, but no denom. Seychelles Coat-of-Arms w/ turtle on imprint. Black Parrot in cachet. | Issued after the "S" section of the HG catalog was printed in 1971 and the Kessler Catalog of Aerogrammes (3rd Edition) was printed in 1968. Not listed in either. | ||||||||||
| HG | B | 1 | 8c | 1895 | Geochelone gigantea | Small Postal Stationery Envelope w/ red 8c stamp printed on it. | Envelope is 120mm x 94mm. | |||||||
| HG | B | 1 | a | 8c | 1895 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Postal Stationery Envelope w/ red 8c stamp printed on it. | Envelope is 140mm x 78mm. | ||||||
| HG | B | 2 | 15c | 1895 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small Postal Stationery Envelope w/ blue 15c stamp printed on it. | Envelope is 120mm x 94mm. | |||||||
| HG | B | 2 | a | 15c | 1895 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Large Postal Stationery Envelope w/ blue 15c stamp printed on it. | Envelope is 140mm x 78mm. | ||||||
| HG | B | 5 | 6c | 1901 | Geochelone gigantea | Small Postal Stationery Envelope w/ red 8c stamp printed on it. The stamp is o/p in black: "SIX CENTS". | Envelope is 120mm x 94mm. | |||||||
| HG | B | 5 | a | 6c | 1901 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Postal Stationery Envelope w/ red 8c stamp printed on it. Stamp is o/p in black "SIX CENTS". | Envelope is 140mm x 78mm. | ||||||
| HG | B | 3 | 30c | 1895 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Postal Stationery Envelope w/ brown 30c stamp printed on it, showing a small sea turtle emerging onto the beach in the lower right portion of the oval design. | Envelope is 140mm x 110mm. | |||||||
| HG | B | 4 | 18c | 1896 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Postal Stationery Envelope w/ brown 30c stamp printed on it, showing a small sea turtle emerging onto the beach in the lower right portion of the oval design. The stamp is o/p in black: "18 CENTS". | Envelope is 140mm x 110mm. | |||||||
| HG | B | 6 | 6c | 1901 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small Postal Stationery Envelope w/ blue 15c stamp printed on it. Black o/p "SIX CENTS" across center of stamp. Blue "FIFTEEN CENTS" at bottom of stamp blanked out by hand in black. | Envelope is 120mm x 94mm. | |||||||
| SC | 126 | 3c | 01 Jan 38 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 127 | 3c | 08 Aug 41 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 132 | 12c | 01 Jan 38 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 133 | 15c | 01 Jan 38 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 138 | 30c | 10 Feb 38 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 139 | 30c | 08 Aug 41 | Geochelone gigantea | There is an error in the Scott Catalog regarding this stamp. It is listed as design type A9, which does not have a turtle. It is actually design type A10, which does have a turtle. | Listed correctly in SG catalog as SG #142a, blue, 08 Aug 41, design type 15. | ||||||||
| SC | 142 | 75c | 10 Feb 38 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 143 | 75c | 08 Aug 41 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 147 | 2.25r | 10 Feb 38 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 158 | 3c | 03 Mar 52 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 163 | 25c | 03 Mar 52 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 169 | 2.25r | 03 Mar 52 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 174 | 3c | 01 Feb 54 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 180 | 25c | 01 Feb 54 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 188 | 2.25r | 01 Feb 54 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 212 | 10r | 21 Feb 62 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 271 | 15r | 03 Nov 69 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 292 | 15c | 12 Oct 71 | Stylized Turtle | Child's drawing of Santa Claus riding a turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 309 | 95c | 20 Nov 72 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 310 | 1.50r | 20 Nov 72 | Geochelone gigantea | ||||||||||
| SC | 348 | 1.25r | 29 Jun 76 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Coat-of-Arms on building. | |||||||||
| SC | 349 | 1.50r | 29 Jun 76 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 368 | 15r | 22 Nov 76 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | Seychelles #271 o/p in black: "Independence/1976". | ||||||||
| SC | 380 | 20c | 05 Sep 77 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 381 | 40c | 05 Sep 77 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 386 | 5r | 05 Sep 77 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 387 | 10r | 05 Sep 77 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 387 | a | 20c&10r | 05 Sep 77 | Geochelone gigantea | s/s w/ Seychelles #380 & 387. Tortoises are on Seychelles Coats-of-Arms. | ||||||||
| SC | 389 | 10c | 06 Feb 78 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming to right, underwater. | Stamp inscribed "Hawksbill Turtle" and "Tortue Caret". Same design as ZES Scott #2. No date in bottom margin. This stamp has been reissued w/ various dates in bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 389 | a | 10c | 1979 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming to right, underwater. | Identical to Seychelles Scott #389 except for tiny "1979" in bottom margin. | |||||||
| SC | 389 | c | 10c | 1982 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming to right, underwater. | This stamp is identical to Seychelles Scott #389 except for a tiny "1982" in bottom margin. | |||||||
| SC | 389 | d | 10c | 1988 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle swimming to right, underwater. | This stamp is identical to Seychelles Scott #389 except for a tiny "1988" in bottom margin. | |||||||
| SC | 394 | 50c | 1978 | Geochelone gigantea | Adult on land, facing right, w/ vegetation beneath plastron. | This stamp has been reissued w/ various numbers in the bottom margin. No number in bottom margin of this one. Design identical to ZIL Scott #2. | ||||||||
| SC | 394 | a | 50c | 1979 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual facing right. | Identical to Seychelles Scott #394 except for tiny "1979" in bottom margin. NOTE: This number (394a) was formerly assigned to a different stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 394 | d | 50c | 1988 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual facing right. | Identical to Seychelles Scott #394 except for tiny "1988" in bottom margin. | |||||||
| SC | 394 | e | 50c | 1991 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual facing right. | Identical to Seychelles Scott #394 except for tiny "1991" in bottom margin. NOTE: perf 14, wmk #373 (compare to #394f). | |||||||
| SC | 394 | f | 50c | 1991 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual facing right. | Identical to Seychelles Scott #394 except for tiny "1991" in bottom margin. NOTE: perf. 14 X 14.5, wmk #384 (compare to Seychelles Scott #394e). This stamp was formerly Seychelles Scott #394a. | |||||||
| SC | 403 | 20r | 06 Feb 78 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | The Coat-of-Arms is the main design feature. | ||||||||
| SC | 403 | H | 20r | 06 Jan 81 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | Similar to Seychelles 403 except that the denom. unit is "R" instead of "Rs". | |||||||
| SC | 420 | 5r | 16 Oct 78 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 451 | a | 18 Apr 80 | Geochelone gigantea | s/s w/ Coat-of-Arms on border of sheet. There are no turtles on the stamps which are on the sheet. | |||||||||
| SC | 494 | a | Various | 05 Jun 82 | Geochelone gigantea | S/S of four stamps (tractor, car, bus) with medium sized Coat-of-Arms in bottom selvedge. | Tortoise is on Coat-of-Arms, not on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 563 | 50c | 15 Mar 85 | Geochelone gigantea | Issued for Expo 85. | |||||||||
| SC | 566 | a | 50c | 15 Mar 85 | Geochelone gigantea | s/s w/ containing Seychelles #563. | ||||||||
| SC | 601 | 5r | 07 Jun 86 | Geochelone gigantea | Turtle is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 601 | a | 5r | 07 Jun 86 | Geochelone gigantea | s/s of one stamp w/ Seychelles #601 on it. | ||||||||
| SC | 604 | 50c | 12 Jul 86 | Geochelone gigantea | Sheet of four w/ one stamp similar to Seychelles #563, but w/o the "EXPO 85" emblem. | |||||||||
| SC | 604 | a | 50c | 12 Jul 86 | Geochelone gigantea | Similar to Seychelles #563, but w/o the "EXPO 85" emblem. | ||||||||
| SC | 638 | 2r | 22 Apr 88 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings crossing beach. | |||||||||
| SC | 639 | 2r | 22 Apr 88 | Chelonia mydas | Young hatching and emerging from nest. | |||||||||
| SC | 640 | 3r | 22 Apr 88 | Chelonia mydas | Female emerging from sea. | |||||||||
| SC | 641 | 3r | 22 Apr 88 | Chelonia mydas | Female nesting. | |||||||||
| SC | 703 | 7r | 08 Jun 90 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | Issued for Expo 90. | ||||||||
| SC | 703 | a | N/A | 08 Jun 90 | Geochelone gigantea | Tortoise is on Seychelles Coat-of-Arms. | s/s of four, including Scott Seychelles #703. | |||||||
| SC | 752 | 50r | 01 Mar 93 | Geochelone gigantea | Stamps exist w/ marginal inscriptions of 1992 and 1993. | |||||||||
| SC | 803 | 3r | 30 Nov 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant strip of six 3r stamps; turtle on one. | International Year of the Ocean/Marine Parks Issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 803 | f | 3r | 30 Nov 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Seychelles Scott 803. | International Year of the Ocean/Marine Park Issue. | |||||||
| SC | 850 | 4re | 01 Jul 04 | Geochelone gigantea | Revaluation of 4re o/p'd on Scott Seychelles #752. | Original denom. (before o/p'd revaluation) was 50r. | ||||||||
| SC | 861 | 50c | 28 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner w/ turtle easily seen w/ the naked eye. | Issued for 30th Anniv. of Seychelles Independence. Depicts Possesion Stone. | ||||||||
| SC | 862 | 1r | 28 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner w/ turtle easily seen w/ the naked eye. | Issued for 30th Anniv. of Seychelles Independence. Depicts Seychelles flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 863 | 1.50r | 28 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner w/ turtle easily seen w/ the naked eye. | Issued for 30th Anniv. of Seychelles Independence. Depicts Valee de Mai World Heritage Site. | ||||||||
| SC | 864 | 2r | 28 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner w/ turtle easily seen w/ the naked eye. | Issued for 30th Anniv. of Seychelles Independence. Depicts school children. | ||||||||
| SC | 865 | 3.50r | 28 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner w/ turtle easily seen w/ the naked eye. | Issued for 30th Anniv. of Seychelles Independence. Depicts Jacob Marie. | ||||||||
| SC | 866 | 4r | 28 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner w/ turtle easily seen w/ the naked eye. | Issued for 30th Anniv. of Seychelles Independence. Depicts ship: "Seychelles Progress". | ||||||||
| SC | 867 | 15r | 28 Jun 06 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner w/ turtle easily seen w/ the naked eye. | Issued for 30th Anniv. of Seychelles Independence. Depicts Independence Anniversary Emblem. | ||||||||
| SC | 870 | 10re | 19 Nov 07 | Geochelone gigantea | Large tortoise in foreground, smaller tortoise in shallow water in background. | Issued for 25th anniversary of Aldabra as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | ||||||||
| SG | 405 | B | 10c | 14 Mar 80 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Reprint of Seychelles #389 w/ "1979" on bottom corner. | ||||||||
| SG | 410 | B | 50c | 14 Mar 80 | Geochelone gigantea | Reprint of Seychelles #394 w/ "1979" on bottom corner. | ||||||||
| SG | SB | 1 | Various | 1979 | Geochelone gigantea | Stamp booklet w/ four each of Scott Seychelles #391, #392, and #393. | No turtles on stamps inside the booklet. Tortoise on Coat-of-Arms on booklet cover. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 2 | Various | 25 Apr 79 | Geochelone gigantea | Stamp booklet w/ four each of Scott Seychelles #394, #395, and #397. | Tortoises on #394 and also on Coat-of-Arms on cover of booklet. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 3 | Various | 1979 | Geochelone gigantea | Stamp booklet w/ four each of two different stamps (1.5R and 3.5R). | Booklet cover depicts small tortoise on Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 4 | Various | 26 Oct 79 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Stamp booklet w/ four each of Scott Seychelles #389, #390, #398, and #431. | Hawksbill on #389 and a small tortoise on the Coat-of-Arms on booklet cover. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 5 | Various | 26 Oct 79 | Geochelone gigantea | Stamp booklet w/ four each of Scott Seychelles #392 and #397, and two each of Scott Seychelles #428 and #429. | No turtles on stamps inside the booklet. Tortoise on Coat-of-Arms on booklet cover. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 6 | Various | 1979/80? | Geochelone gigantea | Stamp booklet w/ four each of two different stamps and two each of a third stamp. | Small tortoise on Coat-ofArms on cover of booklet. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 7 | Various | 1980? | Geochelone gigantea | Booklet w/ Gen. Gordon and large Coat-of-Arms on front cover. Exists w/ two different sets of stamps inside, but same SG number for both. Contains 4 ea of SC 395 & 443 plus 2 ea of SC 425 & 426 in a se-ten block of 4 OR 4 ea of SC 395 & 443 plus SC 428 & 429 in a se-ten block of 4. | Tortoise is on Coat-of-Arms on booklet cover. No turtles on stamps inside booklet. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 8 | Various | 1980 | Stylized Turtle | Stamp booklet w/ four each of four different stamps (40c, 1R, 1.1R, and 1.25R). | Stylized drawing of turtle on BACK cover of booklet. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 9 | Various | 1980? | Stylized Turtle | Booklet containing 4 ea of SC 397, 398, and 453. | Stylized drawing of turtle on BACK cover of booklet. | |||||||
| YV | 517 | A | 10c | 1982 | Eretmochelys imbricata | This MAY be a re-issue of Scott Seychelles 389. | ||||||||
| YV | 677 | 10c | 1988 | Eretmochelys imbricata | This MAY be a re-issue of Scott Seychelles 389. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 1999 | Highly Stylized Turtle | S/S of eight stamps, each w/ a different, highly stylized sea creature. Turtle on one stamp. | Sheet margin inscribed "Art of the Nature" in large letters. Margin also depicts highly stylized owls and fish skeletons. | ||||||||||
| 300 le | 1999 | Highly Stylized Turtle | Dorsal view of turtle w/ legs extended and spread wide. Head and neck bent to left. | From "Art of the Nature" sheet of eight stamps. | ||||||||||
| SC | 573 | 50c | 10 Dec 82 | Apalone ferox | ||||||||||
| SC | 888 | 100le | 17 Aug 87 | Stylized Turtle | Stylized animal's head in painting by Marc Chagall that MAY be a turtle. | Some people feel that this is definitely a turtle and others feel that it is definitely not. | ||||||||
| SC | 1450 | 60le | 24 Dec 91 | Cartoon Turtle | Disney character, Dopey, sleeping w/ turtle and rabbit. | Erroneously list as #1449 in previous lists. | ||||||||
| SC | 1799 | 300le | June 1995 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane of nine se-tenant stamps. | Turtle on one stamp only. Date on an FDC is 4 September 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1799 | c | 300le | June 1995 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Sierra Leone 1799. | Date on FDC is 4 Sept 95. | |||||||
| SC | 1934 | 1500le | 19 Dec 96 | Unidentified Tortoise | m/s w/ a single stamp. Tortoise in lower left margin of sheet. | Sheet inscribed "Fantasies of the Sea", but animal pictured is a tortoise. | ||||||||
| SC | 1938 | 1500le | 19 Dec 96 | Submarine named "TURTLE" | m/s w/ a single stamp. Depicts the submersible vessel named "The Turtle" from "The Secret Oceans" by Betty Ballantine. | Sheet inscribed "Fantasies of the Sea". | ||||||||
| SC | 2001 | 400le | 23 Jun 97 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Sheet of six se-tenant 400le stamps, each featuring a painting by Hiroshige. | Turtle on one stamp only. Date from MI catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 2001 | b | 400le | 23 Jun 97 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Single stamp w/ prominent turtle from Scott Sierra Leone #2001. | Painting titled "Mannen Bridge". Date from MI catalog. | |||||||
| SC | 2160 | 400le | 22 Feb 99 | Caretta caretta | Sheetlet of twelve se-tenent stamps w/ turtle on one. | Issued for International Year of the Ocean. | ||||||||
| SC | 2160 | l | 400le | 22 Feb 99 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp from Scott Sierra Leone 2160. | Issued for International Year of the Ocean. | |||||||
| SC | 2165 | 3000le | 22 Feb 99 | 3 Species of Sea Turtles | S/S Issued for International Year of the Ocean. | Dermochelys coriacea on stamp, Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas in selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 2387 | 600le | 15 Jan 01 | Pelusios subniger | On land, facing right. | Inscribed "Pan Hinged Terrapin". From set of six reptile stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 2390 | 1200le | 15 Jan 01 | Pelomedusa subrufra | Sheetlet of six 1200le denoms w/ turtle on one. | Sheet inscribed "Reptiles of Africa". Background of sheet is a large map of Africa. | ||||||||
| SC | 2390 | f | 1200le | 15 Jan 01 | Pelomedusa subrufra | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Sierra Leone #2390. | Stamp inscribed "Helmet Turtle". | |||||||
| SC | 2557 | 1500le | 26 Aug 02 | Pokemon Character | Sheet of six 1500le stamps w/ Pokemon character "Shuckle" on one. This character looks vaguely like a turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 2557 | c | 1500le | 26 Aug 02 | Pokemon Character | Single stamp w/ turtle character called "Shuckle" from Scott Sierra Leone #2557. | ||||||||
| SC | 2947 | 8000 le | 30 Sep 09 | Stylized Sea Turtles | S/S of one stamp issued for the 35th G8 Summit in L'Aquila, Italy. Stylized silhouettes of sea turtles in background. | Stamp pictures U.S. President Barack Obama and Italian PM Silvio Benusconi shaking hands. | ||||||||
| SC | 2986 | 2500le | 01 Mar 10 | Geochelone elephantopus | S/S of four 2500le stamps issued for the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth. Animals depicted are Darwin's Frog, Darwin's Fox, Galapagos Tortoise and Marine Iguana. | Margin of sheet inscribed "Charles Darwin", "200th Birthday" and "1809 - 1882". | ||||||||
| SC | 2986 | c | 2500le | 01 Mar 10 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Sierra Leone #2986. | Close-up photo of tortoise, facing camera w/ mouth open. | |||||||
| SC | 3058 | 4000le | 25 Mar 11 | Geochelone sulcata | S/S of four 4000le stamps depicting two lizards, one crocodilian and one tortoise. Snake's head in background of sheet. | Upper right corner of sheet inscribed "Reptiles of Africa". | ||||||||
| SC | 3058 | c | 4000le | 25 Mar 11 | Geochelone sulcata | Head and part of one forelimb of tortoise facing three-quarters right. | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Sierra Leone #3058. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 2005 | Terrapene carolina | Pesonalized stamps w/ flag on stamp and customer-supplied photographs on attached tabs. At least two such stamps have been produced w/ turtles on them. | See Appendix VI for images of these stamps. Stamps inscribed "for local addresses only". | ||||||||||
| 50c | 13 Apr 11 | See Comment Column | One individual on land facing three-quarters right. From set featuring pond life. | Species is Siebenrockiella crassicollis (name too long to fit in column where name usually appears). | ||||||||||
| Various | 13 Apr 11 | See Comment Column | S/S of fourteen stamps, each depicting a plant or animal associated with ponds. Lower right corner of sheet inscribed "Pond Life" | Turtle depicted is Siebenrockiella crassicolis (name too long to be in column where name usually appears). | ||||||||||
| ** | 2007 | Cartoon Turtles | Sheet of six stamps w/ attached tabs which can be personalized. Overall design of sheet is a scene from Disney's "Finding Nemo". Adult sea turtle in sheet margin, hatchling sea turtle on one of the tabs. | ** No numerical denomination but each stamp imprinted "1st Local". The six stamps are identical to Scott Singapore #1059h which was originally issued 25 June 2003 as part of a "Joy and Caring sheet. | ||||||||||
| SC | None** | 13 Oct 99 | Chelonia mydas | Booklet of ten Scott Singapore #909. Submersed turtle on outside of booklet cover and turtle w/ head above water on inside of booklet cover. | ** These are nondenominated stamps inscribed "For Local Addresses Only". Booklet is footnoted by Scott but no number is assigned to the booklet as a whole. | |||||||||
| SC | 909 | None** | 13 Oct 99 | Chelonia mydas | Semi-ventral view of adult swimming underwater. | ** This is a nondenominated stamp inscribed "For Local Addresses Only". | ||||||||
| SC | 947 | f | Various | 11 Aug 00 | Chelonia mydas | Large s/s w/ 4 actual stamps plus images of 40 other stamps in selvedge. One of these is Scott Singapore #909 depicting the turtle. | Inscribed "Care for Nature". No turtles on the 4 actual stamps, only on the marginal image of Scott Singapore #909. | |||||||
| SC | 980 | Various | 26 Jul 01 | Stylized Tortoise | Block of ten se-tenant stamps. Six are non-denominated and inscribed "For Local Addresses Only", plus two 50c and two $1 stamps. | All stamps depict pets. Issued for Singpex 01. | ||||||||
| SC | 980 | d | *** | 26 Jul 01 | Stylized Tortoise | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Singapore #980. | *** Non-denominated. Inscribed "For Local Addresses Only". | |||||||
| SC | 982 | a | *** | 26 Jul 01 | Stylized Tortoise | Sheet of ten non-denominated stamps. "Frames" only, w/ no designs. Inscribed "For Local Addresses Only" and "Affix Your Favorite Pet Sticker Here". Sheet also contains sixteen stickers that are not valid for postage, three of which depict tortoises. The stamp is intended to be affixed to a cover and one of the stickers (of the sender's choice) is then applied to the stamp to provide the design. | *** Non-denominated. Each stamp inscribed "For Local Addresses Only". | |||||||
| SC | 1280 | Various | 17 Oct 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Block of four stamps, all showing marine organisms in symbiotic relationships. Turtle on one. | Small diamond-shaped logo on each stamp with "Care-For-Nature" inscribed below it. | ||||||||
| SC | 1280 | c | $1.10 | 17 Oct 07 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Singapore #1280. Turtle swimming to right w/ two remoras on carapace. | Small diamond-shaped logo in lower left corner with "Care-For-Nature" inscribed below it. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10e | 23 Oct 09 | Emys orbicularis | Individual stamp w/ turtle from sheetlet of three turtles and three European Fire Salamanders. | |||||||||||
| SC | 581 | 1.10eu | 23 Oct 09 | Emys orbicularis | Dorsal view of turtle surrounded by colorful circles. | Issued in sheets of six stamps, three each of the European Pond Turtle (Emys orbicularis) and the European Fire Salamander (Salamandra salamandra). | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 247 | Various | 31 Jan 96 | Emys orbicularis | Se-tenant strip of four, (vertical or horizontal), w/ different views of Emys orbicularis. | Vert. and horiz. strips have the same Scott No. | ||||||||
| SC | 247 | a | 13t | 31 Jan 96 | Emys orbicularis | One turtle in water w/ head emersed. | ||||||||
| SC | 247 | b | 50t | 31 Jan 96 | Emys orbicularis | One individual on wet shoreline, facing right. | Incorrectly described in Scott's Stamp Monthly as "Two young". | |||||||
| SC | 247 | c | 60t | 31 Jan 96 | Emys orbicularis | One individual on wet shoreline, facing left. | ||||||||
| SC | 247 | d | 70t | 31 Jan 96 | Emys orbicularis | Two individuals basking. | Incorrectly described in Scott's Stamp Monthly as "Laying eggs". | |||||||
| SC | 323 | 105t | 25 Mar 98 | Cartoon Turtle | Trdonja, a cartoon turtle on beach w/ starfish. | From Comic Book Heros set. | ||||||||
| SC | 324 | a | Various | 25 Mar 98 | Cartoon Turtles | S/S w/ two each, of three different stamps. Turtle in Selvedge as well as on two stamps. | Both stamps w/ turtles are Scott Slovenia #323. | |||||||
| SC | 713 | 0.50e | 23 Mar 07 | Cartoon Turtle | Turtle and other cartoon animals around a campfire. | Issued for 100th anniversary of scouting. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | N/A | Caretta caretta | S/S inscribed "Reptiles of the Pacific". | The issuance of this sheet was apparently CANCELLED sometime after it had been announced. | ||||||||||
| SC | 105 | 1 pound | 05 Nov 58 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Solomon Islands Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 208 | 18c | 15 Jun 70 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Solomon Islands Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 276 | 4c | 16 Dec 74 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a stamp on stamp. Scott Solomon Islands #208 appears on this stamp and the turtle is on the Coat-of-Arms on #208. | |||||||||
| SC | 279 | 35c | 16 Dec 74 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a stamp on stamp. Scott Solomon Islands #208 appears on this stamp and the turtle is on the Coat-of-Arms on #208. | |||||||||
| SC | 279 | a | 4c & 35c | 16 Dec 74 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ Scott Solomon Islands #276 and #279. | ||||||||
| SC | 372 | 45c | 07 Jul 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 395 | 35c | 16 Aug 79 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a stamp on stamp. Scott Solomon Islands #372 appears on this stamp and the turtle is on #372. | |||||||||
| SC | 412 | A | $10 | 20 Sep 82 | Eretmochelys imbricata | |||||||||
| SC | 471 | 12c | 01 Jul 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on the Solomon Islands Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 489 | 18c | 05 Jan 83 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 490 | 35c | 05 Jan 83 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 491 | 45c | 05 Jan 83 | Lepidochelys olivacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 492 | 50c | 05 Jan 83 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 570 | Various | 22 Aug 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Strip of ten printed se-tenant w/ a center label depicting coat-of-arms. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 571 | Various | 22 Aug 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Strip of ten printed se-tenant w/ a center label depicting coat-of-arms. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 572 | Various | 22 Aug 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Strip of ten printed se-tenant w/ a center label depicting coat-of-arms. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 573 | Various | 22 Aug 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Strip of ten printed se-tenant w/ a center label depicting coat-of-arms. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 574 | Various | 22 Aug 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Strip of ten printed se-tenant w/ a center label depicting coat-of-arms. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 616 | 80c | 07 Jul 88 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Turtles are on the Solomon Islands Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 853 | 50c | 29 Sep 97 | Chelonia mydas | Female laying eggs. | 50th Anniv. of CPS/SPC. | ||||||||
| SC | 854 | 90c | 29 Sep 97 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings entering the sea. | 50th Anniv. of CPS/SPC. | ||||||||
| SC | 855 | $1.50 | 29 Sep 97 | Chelonia mydas | Group swimming underwater. | 50th Anniv. of CPS/SPC. | ||||||||
| SC | 856 | $2.00 | 29 Sep 97 | Chelonia mydas | Two adults underwater. | 50th Anniv. of CPS/SPC. | ||||||||
| SC | 872 | $4.00 | 07 Jul 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | s/s w/ one stamp. Issued for new parliament bldg. & 20th Anniv. of Independence. | Two turtles on the Solomon Island Coat-of-Arms. Date from SG catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 874 | $1.00 | 02 Jul 99 | Chelonia mydas? | Sheet of twelve $1.00 stamps w/ turtle on one. Described as a green turtle but looks more like a loggerhead. | Issued for Philex France. Inscribed "Millennium 2000". | ||||||||
| SC | 874 | d | $1.00 | 02 Jul 99 | Chelonia mydas? | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of twelve. Described as a green turtle but looks more like a loggerhead. | Issued for Philex France. | |||||||
| SC | 894 | 6.00 $ | 22 May 00 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | S/S w/ one stamp. Shows seven young people looking over the edge of the world at the Solomon Islands. Inscribed "CYMM 2000 Honiaria Solomon Islands. | Turtles are barely visible on Solomon Islands Coat-of-Arms, in margin of sheet. No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 935 | Various | 06 Feb 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ five stamps bearing various photographs of Queen Elizabeth II. Issued to commemorate 50th year of her reign. Sheet inscribed "Golden Jubilee". Common Design type. | Turtle on Solomon Islands Coat-of-Arms in lower right selvedge. No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 1045 | $2.50 | 30 Apr 06 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant pair w/ Charles Dawin on one stamp, turtle on the other. Turtle's right foreflipper extends onto Darwin stamp. | From set of four se-tenant pairs issued for Exploration and Innovation. | ||||||||
| SC | 1045 | a | $2.50 | 30 Apr 06 | Chelonia mydas | One of a se-tenant pair w/ Charles Darwin and Green Sea Turtle. This stamp pictures Darwin but end of turtle's foreflipper extends onto this stamp from the adjacent one. | From set of four se-tenant pairs issued for Exploration and Innovation. Inscribed "175th Anniversary of Charles Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle". | |||||||
| SC | 1045 | b | $2.50 | 30 Apr 06 | Chelonia mydas | One of a se-tenant pair w/ turtle and Charles Darwin. This one features a painting of a sea turtle swimming 3/4 left, towards viewer. | From set of four se-tenant pairs issued for Exploration and Innovation. Inscribed "175th Anniversary of Charles Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle". | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100sh | 15 Dec 98 | Heosemys spinosa | From set of six depicting turtle, crocodile, & lizards. | Identified on stamp as Geoemyda spinosa. | ||||||||||
| 3000sh | 2002 | Seven Freshwater Turtles | Cinderella s/s w/ one stamp. Background picture on selvedge is identical to picture on Karbardino-Balkar CTC #5-13. | No turtle on stamp, which depicts mushrooms, butterfly, orchid and scout emblem. | ||||||||||
| 3000sh | 2002 | Five Freshwater Turtles | Cinderella s/s w/ one stamp. Background picture on selvedge is identical to picture on Dagestan CTC #190-198. | No turtle on stamp, which depicts mushrooms, butterfly, orchid and scout emblem. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2002 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of nine stamps depicting birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians. | Sea turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 300sh | 2002 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Photo of adult swimming away from camera. | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| 2500 sh | 2004 | VariousSpecies | Mini sheet of six stamps, each w/ a different turtle photo. Lion's or Rotary Club emblem on each stamp. | Turtles depicted are two sea turtles and four freshwater emydids. | ||||||||||
| 2500 sh | 2004 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Photo of anterior portion of turtle turned slightly to right. | From sheet of six. Depicts Rotary Club emblem. | ||||||||||
| 2500 sh | 2004 | Unident Freshwater Emydid | Adult on land, facing left. | From sheet of six. Depicts Lion's Club emblem. | ||||||||||
| 2500 sh | 2004 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Photo of anterior portion of turtle facing slightly to left. | From sheet of six. Depicts Rotary Club emblem. | ||||||||||
| 2500 sh | 2004 | Unident Freshwater Emydid | Two adults on log. | From sheet of six. Depicts Lion's Club emblem. | ||||||||||
| 2500 sh | 2004 | Chrysemys picta | Adult on log, facing camera. | From sheet of six. Depicts Rotary Club emblem. | ||||||||||
| 2500 sh | 2004 | Unident Freshwater Emydid | Two adults on log. | From sheet of six. Depicts Lion's Club emblem. | ||||||||||
| 100ShSo | Unknown | Eretmochelys imbricata | Cinderella stamp w/ the identical image as the Eretmochelys imbricata stamp on the twenty-stamp sheet from Ste. Marie Island. | Inscribed "Young Hawksbill Turtle". | ||||||||||
| 100ShSo | Unknown | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella stamp w/ the identical image as the Chelonia mydas stamp on the twenty-stamp sheet from Ste. Marie Island. | Inscribed "Green Sea Turtle". | ||||||||||
| 2500SoSh | 2003 | Archelon sp. | S/S of nine stamps, each w/ a prehistoric animal. Turtle on one. | Selvedge of sheet w/ two prehistoric humans. Upper selvedge inscribed "Prehistoric Animals". | ||||||||||
| 2500SoSh | 2003 | Archelon sp. | Individual stamp w/ Archelon from sheet of nine. Turtle swimming to left at water's surface. | Stamp inscribed in English and Arabic. "2003" inscribed on stamp is sole source of date for this issue. | ||||||||||
| Various | Unknown | Two Species | Cinderella sheetlet of two stamps depicting Eretmochelys imbricata and Rhinoclemmys funerea. Border of sheet depicts three blue flags w/ a white star in the center of each plus three coats-of-arms, plus a green bar bearing the word "turtles". | One of the stamps on this sheet is the only philatelic example of Rhinoclemmys funerea, the Black Wood Turtle. | ||||||||||
| 100sh | Unknown | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming three-quarters left underwater. | From Cinderella sheetlet of two stamps. | ||||||||||
| 200sh | Unknown | Rhinoclemmys funerea | One individual on land w/ head and neck stretched straight upward. | From Cinderella sheetlet of two stamps. This stamp is the only philatelic example of Rhinoclemmys funerea, the Black Wood Turtle. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 1998 | Psammobates geometricus | Strip of eleven stamps, one of which depicts a tortoise. Inscribed "Geometric Tortoise 1998". | Unlike a number of almost identical stamps, the denomination on this one is printed in red. | ||||||||||
| 10c | 1998 | Psammobates geometricus | Single stamp w/ tortoise from strip of eleven. | Denomination is printed in red. | ||||||||||
| 10c | 21 Oct 98 | Psammobates geometricus | From a very large set of animal definitives. | |||||||||||
| See Comm | 2004 | Unidentified Tortoise | Postal Stationery (Airmail Postal Card). Card design has tortoise, Cobra, Frog, Scorpion, etc. on map background. | Stamp imprinted "Airmail Postal Rate" but no monetary value is shown. Card commemorates Table Mountain and its flora and fauna. | ||||||||||
| See Comm | 2004 | Unidentified Tortoise | Postal Stationery (Airmail Postal Card). Card design has tortoise, butterfly, deer, lizard, etc. on background of picture of mountain w/ castle-like building on top. | Stamp imprinted "Airmail Postal Rate" but no monetary value is shown. Card commemorates Table Mountain and its flora and fauna. | ||||||||||
| See Comm | 2004 | Unidentified Tortoise | Postal Stationery (Airmail Postal Card). Card design has partially hidden tortoise, fighting zebra stallions, foxes, etc. on a mostly white background. | Stamp imprinted "Airmail Postal Rate" but no monetary value is shown. Card commemorates Table Mountain and its flora and fauna. | ||||||||||
| SC | 853 | 10c | 03 Sep 93 | Psammobates geometricus | Issue date has also been reported to be 7 Feb 93. | |||||||||
| SC | 854 | b | Various | 24 Aug 94 | Psammobates geometricus | Scott South Africa #853 included in a se-tenant strip-of-five format. Strip contains two tortoises, two lizards, and one hedgehog. | Each stamp in strip inscribed "1993". Reissued April, 1995 (but still inscribed "1993"). | |||||||
| SC | 854 | c | Various | Oct 1994 | Psammobates geometricus | Strip of five like Scott South Africa 854b, except vert. perfs are 14.5. | ||||||||
| SC | 867 | C | 10c | 1996-98 | Geometric Tortoise | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott South Africa 867p. | ||||||||
| SC | 867 | p | Various | 01 Aug 96 | Psammobates geometricus | This strip of five se-tenant stamps plus a label was formerly listed by Scott as 858a, which was deleted in SSM of Dec 99 (pg.81). Stamps in this strip are inscribed "1993" but the Readers Digest label (in either green or orange) is inscribed "1996-11-11". | Inscription on tortoise stamp is "Geometric Tortoise" rather than "Psammobates geometricus" which is inscribed on Scott South Africa 849, 853, 854b and 854c. | |||||||
| SC | 1022 | 10c | 16 Jan 98 | Psammobates geometricus | Similar to numerous other South Africa stamps depicting Psammobates geometricus, but having syncopated (interrupted) perfs. | |||||||||
| SC | 1145 | *** | 04 Oct 99 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott South Africa 1149a. | *** Stamp inscribed "Standard Postage" but no value is shown. At the time of issue, standard postage was R1.20. | ||||||||
| SC | 1149 | a | *** | 04 Oct 99 | Caretta caretta | Sheetlet of ten stamps w/ turtle on one. Sheet inscribed "Migratory Species of Southern Africa". Also available as a booklet containing two #1149a, plus two postal cards bound into the booklet. Booklet is footnoted by Scott but no separate number is assigned. | *** Each stamp inscribed "Standard Postage" but no value is shown. At time of issue, standard postage was R1.20. Sheet inscribed "1999 08 26" but actual issue date was 4 Oct 99. | |||||||
| SC | 1275 | 1.40r | 02 Nov 01 | Caretta caretta | Se-tenant sheet of ten 1.40r stamps forming a unified undersea scene. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1275 | b | 1.40r | 02 Nov 01 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle Scott South Africa #1275. | ||||||||
| SC | 1338 | *** | 09 Aug 04 | Stylized Turtle | S/S of ten stamps showing different types of volunteers at work. Various figures in margin including a turtle in the extreme upper right corner. Sheet inscribed "The Gift From Volunteers". | *** Each stamp inscribed "Standard Postage"but no value is shown. At time of issue, standard postage was 1.70r. No turtles on stamps - in sheet margin only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1348 | B5 | 01 Jul 05 | Stylized Turtle | Sheetlet of ten stamps all denominated B5 and depicting scenes from South African Legends. Turtle on one stamp only. | Sheet inscribed "The Lure of South African Lore and Legends". | ||||||||
| SC | 1348 | c | B5 | 01 Jul 05 | Stylized Turtle | A serval (a wild, spotted cat) at bottom of stamp walking left. Dorsal view of turtle in upper right corner. | Represents a legend of the Setswana people titled "How Serval Got His Spots". Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott South Africa #1348. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 487 | 5c | 12 Mar 82 | Psammobates oculifera | ||||||||||
| SC | 488 | 15c | 12 Mar 82 | Geochelone pardalis | ||||||||||
| SC | 489 | 20c | 12 Mar 82 | Chersina angulata | ||||||||||
| SC | 490 | 25c | 12 Mar 82 | Homopus signatus | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 scudi | 18 Oct 04 | Geochelone gigantea | Large Seychelles Coat-of-Arms w/ easily seen tortoise. | The date "5 Marzo 2003" appears on the stamp but it was issued in 2004. Commemorates signing of postal agreement between SMOM and the Seychelles. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1819 | 1p | 03 Jul 74 | Testudo graeca | ||||||||||
| SC | 2764 | 29pta | 09 Mar 94 | Stylized Turtle | Turtle & other animals on decorated letter slot. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 335 | 15c | 23 Nov 54 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | B | 31 | 5c + 5c | 23 Nov 54 | Chelonia mydas | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See "Western Sahara" | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5re | 03 Oct 10 | Cartoon Tortoise | An elongate stamp w/ three separate scenes from the children's story "How the Tortoise Flew". There is a tortoise in each of the three scenes. | This is part three of a series concerned with children's stories. The stamp is inscribed "2009" despite the reported issue date of 3 Oct 2010. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1639 | 5.00 | 09 Dec 07 | Cartoon Tortoise | Strip of three stamps depicting different scenes from "The Tortoise and the Hare". | Different color bars at the top and bottom of each stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1639 | a | 5.00 | 09 Dec 07 | Cartoon Tortoise | Tortoise and Hare talking. Hare pointing to viewer's left. | Yellow-green color bars at top and bottom of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1639 | b | 5.00 | 09 Dec 07 | Cartoon Tortoise | Hare sleeping while tortoise walks along path. | Pink color bars at top and bottom of stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1639 | c | 5.00 | 09 Dec 07 | Cartoon Tortoise | Hare leaping toward finish line while tortoise awaits him, having already won. | Greenish-blue color bars at top and bottom of stamp. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25p | 2006 | Giant Tortoise | S/S consisting of two verical columns of four stamps each. Stamps in the left column depict Charles Darwin and those in the right column depict a wirebird. There is a large tortoise in the left margin of the sheet but no turtles on the stamps. | Any horiz. pair from the two columns is assigned #911 by Scott but they have not yet listed the s/s or assigned a number to it. Issued for the 170th anniv. of Darwin's visit to St. Helena. | ||||||||||
| SC | 368 | 7p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Tiny silhouette of turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 369 | 14p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Tiny silhouette of turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 370 | 25p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Tiny silhouette of turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 371 | 29p | 19 Apr 82 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Tiny silhouette of turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 819 | 25p | 08 Apr 03 | Geochelone gigantea | Pane of twelve 25p stamps plus four non-denominated labels promoting tourism. | Tortoise on one stamp only. Stamp inscribed "Plantation House". The tortoise depicted is almost certainly "Jonathan" the famous tortoise of St. Helena Island. | ||||||||
| SC | 819 | a | 25p | 08 Apr 03 | Geochelone gigantea | Plantation house, people w/ tortoise, coat-of-arms. | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott St. Helena #819. The tortoise depicted is almost certainly "Jonathan" the famous tortoise of St. Helena Island. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 99 | 5c | 18 Aug 82 | Stylized Tortoise | Tortoise is on Boy Scout Merit Badge. | |||||||||
| SC | 372 | $1.20 | 18 Feb 94 | Caretta sp. | Strip of five aquatic reptile stamps, including one w/ Caretta sp. from the Tertiary Period. | No Hong Kong o/p. | ||||||||
| SC | 372 | e | $1.20 | 18 Feb 94 | Caretta sp. | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle, from Scott St. Kitts #372. | No Hong Kong o/p. | |||||||
| SC | 373 | $1.20 | 18 Feb 94 | Caretta sp. | Strip of five aquatic reptile stamps, including one w/ Caretta sp. from the Tertiary Period. | The Hong Kong '94 Logo is o/p in the lower right corner of each stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 373 | e | $1.20 | 18 Feb 94 | Caretta sp. | This is the single stamp w/ the turtle, from Scott St. Kitts #373. | The Hong Kong '94 Logo is o/p in the lower right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 381 | 10c | 27 Feb 95 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming underwater. | Issue date has also been listed as March 1995. | ||||||||
| SC | 382 | 40c | 27 Feb 95 | Chelonia mydas | Female crawling onto beach. | Issue date has also been listed as March 1995. | ||||||||
| SC | 383 | 50c | 27 Feb 95 | Chelonia mydas | Female in body pit. | Issue date has also been listed as March 1995. | ||||||||
| SC | 384 | $1.00 | 27 Feb 95 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchlings entering water. | Issue date has also been listed as March 1995. | ||||||||
| SC | 384 | a | Various | 27 Feb 95 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of four (not the strip of four), containing St. Kitts Scott 381-384. | ||||||||
| SC | 488 | $1.60 | 12 Mar 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | One of five panes of six $1.60 stamps each, issued this date. All depict flora and fauna of the Caribbean. | Turtle on one stamp only. Pane inscribed "Caribbean Tropical Fish". | ||||||||
| SC | 488 | f | $1.60 | 12 Mar 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott St. Kitts # 488. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1104 | 95c | 15 Jul 99 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming underwater. | Head-on view. | ||||||||
| SC | 1229 | 30c | 15 Mar 06 | Highly Stylized Turtle | Highly stylized turtle in various shades of blue which would not be recognized as a turtle except for the inscription on the stamp. | Inscribed "Environment Fragile", "Turtle" and "A Contributory Work by Llewllyn Xavier". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 189 | 80c | 1938 - 40 | Turtle Lighthouse | ||||||||||
| SC | 190 | 90c | 1939 | Turtle Lighthouse | ||||||||||
| SC | 191 | 1fr | 1938 - 40 | Turtle Lighthouse | This stamp is similar to #192 but it is pink. | |||||||||
| SC | 192 | 1fr | 1940 | Turtle Lighthouse | This stamp is similar to #191 but it is green. | |||||||||
| SC | 193 | 1.25fr | 1939 | Turtle Lighthouse | ||||||||||
| SC | 194 | 1.40fr | 1940 | Turtle Lighthouse | ||||||||||
| SC | 195 | 1.50fr | 1938 - 40 | Turtle Lighthouse | ||||||||||
| SC | 196 | 1.60fr | 1940 | Turtle Lighthouse | ||||||||||
| SC | 197 | 1.75fr | 1938 - 40 | Turtle Lighthouse | ||||||||||
| SC | 237 | 80c | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #189 o/p in black: "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 238 | 90c | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in black: "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 239 | 1fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #192 o/p in black: FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 240 | 1.25fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #193 o/p in black: "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 241 | 1.40fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #194 o/p in black: "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 242 | 1.50fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #195 o/p in black: "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 243 | 1.60fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #196 o/p in black: "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 251 | 60c | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in black "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." and surcharged 60c. | ||||||||||
| SC | 252 | 1.50fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in black "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." and surcharged 1.50fr. | ||||||||||
| SC | 255 | 20fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in black: "FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." and surcharged 20fr. | ||||||||||
| SC | 267 | 80c | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #189 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 268 | 90c | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 269 | 1fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #192 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 270 | 1.25fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #193 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 271 | 1.40fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #194 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 272 | 1.60fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #196 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 273 | 1.75fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #197 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 279 | 20f | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in carmine: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." and surcharged 20f. | ||||||||||
| SC | 288 | 90c | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in black: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 289 | 1fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #192 o/p in black: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 290 | 1.25fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #193 o/p in black: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE "F.N.F.L" | ||||||||||
| SC | 291 | 1.40fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #194 o/p in black: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 292 | 1.60fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #196 o/p in black: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 293 | 1.75fr | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #197 o/p in black: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." | ||||||||||
| SC | 299 | 20f | Turtle Lighthouse | This is Scott #190 o/p in black: "Noel 1941, FRANCE LIBRE F.N.F.L." and surcharged 20fr. | ||||||||||
| SC | B | 9 | 1f + 50c | 1942 | Turtle Lighthouse | This is SC #191 or #192 o/p as follows: + 50c, FRANCE LIBRE, and OEUVRES SOCIALES, w/ a large cross in the lower right corner. | With the o/p, this is a semi-postal. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3500d | 2009? | Lepidochelys olivacea | Scott St. Thomas and Prince Scott #1400 w/ denom blocked out w/ a red bar and o/p'd "Local ate 20g". | Issued in mini sheets of four w/ all four o/p'd as described. | ||||||||||
| 5000d | 2009? | Lepidochelys olivacea | Scott St. Thomas and Prince Scott #1401 w/ denom blocked out w/ a red bar and o/p'd "Local ate 20g". | Issued in mini sheets of four w/ all four o/p'd as described. | ||||||||||
| 7500d | 2009? | Lepidochelys olivacea | Scott St. Thomas and Prince Scott #1403 w/ denom blocked out w/ a red bar and o/p'd "Local ate 20g". | Issued in mini sheets of four w/ all four o/p'd as described. | ||||||||||
| 9000dbs | 2004 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of nine 9000dbs stamps w/ a different plant or animal on each. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Organizacoes Mundais". | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 9000dbs | 2004 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from sheet of nine issued in 2004. Turtle swimming left over reddish colored coral. | Upper right corner of stamp has what appears to be a logo w/ the initials "Upaep". | ||||||||||
| 110000db | 2010 | Aldabrachelys gigantea | S/S of one stamp which depicts Scott Zil Elwannyen Sesel Seychelles #108 which has the tortoise. Images of twelve additional stamps from twelve different countries in border of sheet. | Stamp images in border of sheet all depict mammals, birds, fish or insects and each one bears the WWF emblem. Upper left margin of sheet inscribed "Selos em Selos". | ||||||||||
| 40000db | 25 May 06 | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp from Scott #1606. One tortoise facing left plus head of tortoise in upper left corner of stamp. | On the stamp the tortoise is identified as Malacochersus tornieri but this is obviously incorrect. This is most certainly not a pancake tortoise. | ||||||||||
| 50000Dbs | 2006? | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp depicting a turtle, otters, a sea slug, and a crocodilian. | Margin of sheet depicts two turtles, otters, fish and a satellite. | ||||||||||
| 50000Dbs | 2006? | Chelonia mydas | Individual stamp w/ turtle, otters, sea slug and crocodilian from s/s of one stamp. | Probably a Cinderella item not authorized by San Tome postal authorities. | ||||||||||
| 100000Db | 2009 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella s/s of one stamp. Margins of sheet depict Jeronimo (Geronimo), Tauro Sentado (Sitting Bull), and Chefe Jose (Chief Joseph) plus a bison, a bald eagle, and a totem pole. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "America Nativa". | No turtles on stamp; on sheet margin only. The right margin has a vertical line of Indian designs including a dorsal view of a stylized turtle. | ||||||||||
| 100000Db | 20 Sep 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp. Margin inscribed "Ano Internacional da Biodiversidade". Many animals pictured in sheet margin including generalized sea turtle. | Stamp itself depicts a giant panda and has no turtle. Turtle in sheet margin only. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2009 | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella s/s of four stamps and two labels, all w/ American Indian motifs. Label in upper right corner inscribed "America Nativa" in large letters. | No turtles on stamps or labels; on sheet margin only. Both left and right margins of sheet have a vertical line of very pale Indian designs and a small turtle is included in both margins. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing two elephants. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Rotary Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing a hippopotamus. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Lion's Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing a male lion. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Lion's Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing a monkey's face. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Rotary Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing a panda. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Lion's Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing two rhinocerouses. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Rotary Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing two tigers. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Lion's Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing a leopard. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Rotary Club seal. | ||||||||||
| Db$7,000 | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | Cinderella s/s of one stamp picturing an owl. Realistic turtle in upper right corner of sheet selvedge. | Sheet inscribed "Animais Do Mundo" and depicts Masons' emblem. Stamp has Lion's Club seal. | ||||||||||
| 40000db | 2011 | Two Species | Cinderella s/s w/ two 40000db stamps; one w/ iguanas, one w/ giant tortoises. Unidentified sea turtle in left margin of sheet. | Left margin of sheet inscribed "Proteccao Ilhas Galapagos" along w/ a large picture of a frigate bird in flight. | ||||||||||
| 40000db | 2011 | Geochelone nigra | One large tortoise in foreground, facing left / head and neck elevated. Four smaller tortoises in background. | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from s/s of two issued this date. | ||||||||||
| 10,000db | 2005 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of four stamps w/ photos of owls on each stamp. Seven pale photos of turtles distributed around the four margins of the sheet. | "2005" inscribed in upper right corner of each stamp. "Flores e Animais do Mundo e WWF" printed in bottom margin of sheet in extremely small print. No WWF symbols on stamps or sheet. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2008 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of four stamps depicting bank notes from four different countries. The upper left and lower right corners of the sheet show partial images of a bank note from Auba w/ a stylized sea turtle on it. There are no turtles on any of the four stamps. | The bank note w/ the turtle depicted in two corners of the background of the sheet is listed as Aruba #6 in The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Volume Three, 10th Edition. The note was first issued in 1990 and has a denomination of 5 Florin. | ||||||||||
| MI | BK | 278 | 800d | 19 Apr 92 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Small sheet w/ a single perforated stamp near the center. | ||||||||
| SC | 495 | 5d | 15 Dec 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a sheet of nine 5d stamps, two of which show a 500d banknote w/ a sea turtle on it. | |||||||||
| SC | 495 | c | 5d | 15 Dec 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on a 500 Dobra banknote pictured on the stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 496 | 8d | 15 Dec 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | This is a sheet of nine 8d stamps, two of which show a 500d banknote w/ a sea turtle on it. | |||||||||
| SC | 496 | c | 8d | 15 Dec 78 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | The turtle is on a 500 Dobra banknote pictured on the stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 980 | 10d | 02 Feb 91 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Issue date also reported as 20 Feb 91. | |||||||||
| SC | 981 | 50d | 02 Feb 91 | Pelusios subniger | I.D. of turtle not 100% certain. | Issue date also reported as 20 Feb 91. | ||||||||
| SC | 1151 | 2000 Db | 16 Aug 93 | Tortoise Ship | S/S w/ one stamp. Depicts a modern replica of an ancient tortoise ship. Sheet inscribed "Congresso De U.P.U.". Symbol of UPU Congress on both stamp and sheet margin. | Stamp is inscribed "1994" but it was actually issued on 16 Aug 93. | ||||||||
| SC | 1221 | 2000d | 06 Jul 95 | Geochelone elephantopus | s/s of one stamp w/ tiny tortoise on map of world. Tortoise is in margin of sheet, not on stamp. Design identical to Turkmenistan sheet of 1999. | Inscribed "Proteccao Das Especies Do Mundo Animal". Date also reported as 5 July 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1330 | 3500d | 22 May 98 | Dermochelys coriacea | Turtle swimming beneath a small boat. | Inscribed "Expo '98". | ||||||||
| SC | 1400 | 3500db | Oct 2001 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Adult swimming right. WWF logo in corner. | Issued as a sheet of four identical stamps w/ large turtle in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1401 | 5000db | Oct 2001 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Two individuals emerging from surf, facing right. WWF logo in corner. | Issued as a sheet of four identical stamps w/ two large turtles in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1402 | 6000db | Oct 2001 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Three individuals emerging from surf and facing left. WWF logo in corner. | Issued as a sheet of four identical stamps w/ three large turtles in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1403 | 7500db | Oct 2001 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Three hatchlings emerging from nest. WWF logo in corner. | Issued as a sheet of four identical stamps w/ additional hatchlings in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1431 | Various | 31 Dec 02 | Lepidochelys olivacea | S/S w/ four stamps. Sheet die cut in the shape of a dorsal view of a sea turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 1431 | a | 6000db | 31 Dec 02 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Two adults emerging from surf. | WWF logo in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 1431 | b | 6000db | 31 Dec 02 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Three hatchlings emerging from nest. | WWF logo in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 1431 | c | 7000db | 31 Dec 02 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Adult swimming to right at water surface. | WWF logo in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 1431 | d | 7000db | 31 Dec 02 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Three adults on beach facing left. | WWF logo in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 1596 | Various | 25 May 06 | Numerous Species | S/S of four stamps and four stamp-like labels, all w/ one or two chelonians. Labels have Boy Scout logo, stamps do not. | Several of the chelonians are mis-identified on the stamps and labels. | ||||||||
| SC | 1596 | a | 7000db | 25 May 06 | Testudo graeca | Adult facing right. | ||||||||
| SC | 1596 | b | 9000db | 25 May 06 | Terrapene carolina bauri | Adult facing right. Unidentified hatchling emerging from egg in upper left corner. | Turtle is mis-identified as Pseudemys scripta on stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1596 | c | 10000db | 25 May 06 | Unidentified Tortoise | Unidentified tortoise facing left, next to flower. Small Clemmys guttata in upper left corner. | Stamp inscribed Clemmys insculpta, which is not the correct identity of either of the chelonians depicted. | |||||||
| SC | 1596 | d | 14000db | 25 May 06 | Trionyx spiniferus | Turtle in shallow water facing right. Small Pseudemys scripta elegans in upper left corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 1606 | 40000db | 25 May 06 | Various Tortoises | S/S of one stamp w/ tortoises on stamp and in margins. One tortoise in margin is laying eggs and two are mating. Boy scout logo in upper left corner of sheet. | All of the tortoises have scientific names under them in small print but almost every one is mis-named, including the one on the stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1743 | Various | 05 Nov 07 | Natator depressus | Sheetlet of four stamps and four labels, all w/ underwater scenes and/or a portrait of Jacques Cousteau. One stamp depicts two Natator depressus. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Vida Marinha". Lower margin inscribed "Jacques Cousteau". | ||||||||
| SC | 1743 | b | 9000db | 05 Nov 07 | Natator depressus | Two turtles swimming underwater in foreground, SCUBA diver in background. | Individual stamp w/ turtles from Scott St. Thomas and Prince #1743. | |||||||
| SC | 1744 | 40,000db | 05 Nov 07 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp. Portrait of Jacques Cousteau on stamp and in upper right corner of sheet margin. Turtle in lower left corner of sheet margin. | Sheet inscribed "Vida Marinha" in lower right corner in large letters. Much small writing on sheet margin as well. | ||||||||
| SC | 1747 | 7000db | 05 Nov 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Sheetlet of six stamps, all w/ underwater scenes and w/ denoms of 7000db. Ventral view of turtle and SCUBA diver on one stamp. | Sheet inscribed "Paraiso Do Mergulho". | ||||||||
| SC | 1747 | f | 7000db | 05 Nov 07 | Lepidochelys olivacea | Individual stamp w/ SCUBA diver and ventral view of turtle from Scott St. Thomas and Prince #1747. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 | 28 Apr 10 | Caretta caretta | Individual stamp w/ turtle from SC #3715. | Turtle swimming right, underwater. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1233 | 50c | 31 Aug 89 | Lepidochelys kempii | This is a sheet of 20 different stamps, which together, form a map of the Carribean. | The turtle is on one stamp and also on a shield in the margin of the sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1233 | i | 50c | 31 Aug 89 | Lepidochelys kempii | This is the single stamp with the turtle from St. Vincent #1233. | ||||||||
| SC | 1472 | $5 | 25 Mar 91 | Cartoon Turtle Shells | Cartoon characters Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, and Dino, riding bicycles and wearing turtle shell helmets. | |||||||||
| SC | 2048 | 75c | 20 Apr 94 | Protostega sp. | A block of 12 stamps depicting prehistoric reptiles and fish. All are 75c denom. and one depicts Protostega. | Date from FDC. Protostega is an extinct genus of turtles from the Upper Cretaceous of North America. | ||||||||
| SC | 2048 | l | 75c | 20 Apr 94 | Protostega sp. | Single stamp depicting turtle from sheet #2048. | Date from FDC. Protostega is an extinct genus of turtles from the Upper Cretaceous of North America. | |||||||
| SC | 2178 | 90c | 23 May 95 | Chelonia mydas | Sheet of nine stamps. Two turtles on stamp in top, center position. | Both turtles extend onto the next stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 2178 | b | 90c | 23 May 95 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtles from St. Vincent Scott 2178. | ||||||||
| SC | 2475 | 50c | 18 Sep 97 | Geochelone elephantopus | Sheetlet of nine 50c values. One stamp depicts G. elephantopus. | Sierra Club Issue. Sheet & stamps are vert. | ||||||||
| SC | 2475 | f | 50c | 18 Sep 97 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott St. Vincent 2475. | Sierra Club Issue. Stamp is vert. | |||||||
| SC | 2476 | 60c | 18 Sep 97 | Geochelone elephantopus | Sheetlet of nine 60c values. Two stamps depict G. elephantopus. | Sierra Club Issue. Sheet & stamps are horiz. | ||||||||
| SC | 2476 | e | 60c | 18 Sep 97 | Geochelone elephantopus | One of two stamps w/ turtles from Scott St. Vincent 2476. | Sierra Club Issue. Stamp is horiz. | |||||||
| SC | 2476 | f | 60c | 18 Sep 97 | Geochelone elephantopus | One of two stamps w/ turtles from Scott St. Vincent 2476. | Sierra Club Issue. Stamp is horiz. | |||||||
| SC | 2479 | $1.00 | 18 Sep 97 | Gopherus polyphemus | Sheetlet of nine $1.00 values. Two stamps depict G. polyphemus. | Sierra Club Issue. Sheet & stamps are vert. | ||||||||
| SC | 2479 | d | $1.00 | 18 Sep 97 | Gopherus polyphemus | One of two stamps w/ turtles from Scott St. Vincent 2479. | ||||||||
| SC | 2479 | e | $1.00 | 18 Sep 97 | Gopherus polyphemus | One of two stamps w/ turtles from Scott St. Vincent 2479. | ||||||||
| SC | 2480 | $1.10 | 18 Sep 97 | Gopherus polyphemus | Sheetlet of nine $1.10 values. One stamp depicts G. polyphemus. | Sierra Club Issue. Sheet & stamps are horiz. | ||||||||
| SC | 2480 | b | $1.10 | 18 Sep 97 | Gopherus polyphemus | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott St. Vincents 2480. | Formerly listed as 2580b due to a typographical error. | |||||||
| SC | 2546 | $1.10 | 23 Feb 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle is superimposed on a map of Grenada. | |||||||||
| SC | 2548 | $1.10 | 23 Feb 98 | Caretta caretta | Sheetlet of six stamps showing endangered fauna of the Caribbean. | |||||||||
| SC | 2548 | f | $1.10 | 23 Feb 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott St. Vincent 2548. | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||
| SC | 2549 | $1.10 | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Sheetlet of six stamps showing endangered species of the Caribbean. | |||||||||
| SC | 2549 | f | $1.10 | 23 Feb 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott St. Vincent 2549. | Female ascending beach. | |||||||
| SC | 2605 | $1.00 | 01 Jul 98 | Caretta caretta | Pane of nine $1.00 se-tenant stamps w/ a turtle on one. Sheet inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | This is pane 2 of two panes of nine stamps issued on the same date. | ||||||||
| SC | 2605 | f | $1.00 | 01 Jul 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott St. Vincents #2605 | ||||||||
| SC | 2676 | 20c | 12 Apr 99 | Chelonia mydas | Germinating coconut in foreground. | From eight value set. | ||||||||
| SC | 2679 | 70c | 12 Apr 99 | Terrapene carolina | Jack-in-the-pulpit in background. | From eight value set. | ||||||||
| SC | 2713 | $1.10 | 25 Jun 99 | Unidentified Turtle | S/S of six $1.10 values. Has turtle on one stamp. | Painting of turtle by Japanese artist Hokusai. Painting is entitled "Sea Life" but the turtle is obviously a freshwater species. | ||||||||
| SC | 2713 | b | $1.10 | 25 Jun 99 | Unidentified Turtles | Single stamp w/ turtles from Scott St. Vincent 2713. | ||||||||
| SC | 2714 | $1.10 | 25 Jun 99 | Two Species of Turtles | S/S of six $1.10 values has turtles on two stamps. Turtles are Platysternon megacephalum and an unidentified softshell turtle. | Turtles in paintings by Japanese artist Hokusai. | ||||||||
| SC | 2714 | b | $1.10 | 25 Jun 99 | Platysternon megacephalum | One of two turtle stamps from Scott St. Vincent 2714. | ||||||||
| SC | 2714 | e | $1.10 | 25 Jun 99 | Unidentified Softshell | One of two turtle stamps from Scott St. Vincent 2714. | ||||||||
| SC | 2751 | 50c | 28 Feb 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of twenty 50c stamps w/ turtle mostly on one stamp but extending slightly onto the next one. (Note: date may actually be Feb 1999.) | Generic and Specific names are reversed on stamp: Inscribed "Imbricata eretmochelys". | ||||||||
| SC | 2751 | b | 50c | 28 Feb 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming underwater. From Scott St. Vincent 2751. (Note: date may actually be Feb 1999.) | Generic and specific names are reversed on stamp: inscribed "Imbricata eretmochelys". | |||||||
| SC | 3037 | $6 | 01 Jul 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small s/s w/ one stamp. Selvedge shows SCUBA diver and turtle. No turtle on stamp. | Issued for United Nations Year of Ecotourism. | ||||||||
| SC | 3374 | 20c | Caretta caretta | Revaluation o/p on St. Vincent Grenadines Scott #160. | 20c o/p'd on $1.25. | |||||||||
| SC | 3588 | $6 | 01 May 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Sheet inscribed in red: "The Caribbean welcomes the Cricket World Cup 2007". Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 3669 | $2.50 | 15 Jul 09 | Cartoon Turtles | Pane of four stamps depicting the cartoon characters "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". | |||||||||
| SC | 3669 | a | $2.50 | 15 Jul 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four depicting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle named Michelangelo. | ||||||||
| SC | 3669 | b | $2.50 | 15 Jul 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four depicting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle named Donatello. | ||||||||
| SC | 3669 | c | $2.50 | 15 Jul 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four depicting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle named Leonardo. | ||||||||
| SC | 3669 | d | $2.50 | 15 Jul 09 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp from pane of four depicting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle named Raphael. | ||||||||
| SC | 3711 | 25c | 28 Apr 10 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming left underwater w/ foreflippers pointing straight up. | From set of four Caribbean Marine Life stamps. Date also reported as 23 April 2010. This stamp was formerly listed on this site as SG 5821. | ||||||||
| SC | 3715 | $2.00 | 28 Apr 10 | Caretta caretta | Mini sheet of six se-tenant stamps including one depicting a loggerhead sea turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Caribbean Marine Life". This sheet was formerly listed on this site as SG MS 5825. | ||||||||
| SC | 3806 | $3 | 06 Oct 11 | Three Species | Sheetlet of three $3 stamps w/ a different turtle on each. | Head of an unidentified freshwater turtle plus waterlily flower and leaves in left margin of sheet. Right margin of sheet inscribed "Turtles". | ||||||||
| SC | 3806 | a | $3 | 26 Oct 11 | Deirochelys reticularia | One individual facing left. | From Scott #3806. | |||||||
| SC | 3806 | b | $3 | 26 Oct 11 | Malaclemys terrapin | One individual facing left. | From Scott #3806. | |||||||
| SC | 3806 | c | $3 | 26 Oct 11 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Anterior half of one individual facing left. | From Scott #3806. | |||||||
| SC | 3807 | $9 | 26 Oct 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S w/ one stamp containing a picture of a sea turtle swimming left. Stamp is inscribed "Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas" but George Balazs says it is definitely not a C. mydas. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "TURTLES". | Linn's Stamp News dated 9 January 2012, page 37, reported the denomination of this stamp to be $6 but actually it is $9. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 303 | $1.40 | 10 Dec 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Horiz. OR Vert. strip of four different $1.40 stamps, all depicting leatherback turtles. | |||||||||
| SC | 303 | a | $1.40 | 10 Dec 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Three hatchlings entering surf. | WWF issue. | |||||||
| SC | 303 | b | $1.40 | 10 Dec 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult emerging from surf. | WWF issue. | |||||||
| SC | 303 | c | $1.40 | 10 Dec 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming underwater. | WWF issue. | |||||||
| SC | 303 | d | $1.40 | 10 Dec 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Female nesting on beach. | WWF issue. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40p | 25 Oct 82 | Unidentified Tortoise | Issue date from FDC. | |||||||||||
| 60p | 25 Oct 82 | Terrapene carolina | Issue date from FDC. | |||||||||||
| 1 pound | 1982 | Unidentified Tortoise | ||||||||||||
| 2 pounds | 25 Oct 82 | Geochelone carbonaria | Issue date from FDC. | |||||||||||
| 1 pound | 1982 | Archelon sp. | One individual swimming right. Image is entirely printed in shades of tans and browns. | Archelon was a huge prehistoric sea turtle from the Cretaceous. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2010 | Twenty Different Turtles | Sheet of twenty Cinderella stamps w/ a photo of a different turtle on each. | Each stamp inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. | ||||||||||
| 180pt | 2010 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left w/ front flippers in raised position. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 180pt | 2010 | Geochelone sulcata | Two individuals mating. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. Stamp is incorrectly inscribed "Spur Thighed Tortoise". This is the African Spurred Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata), NOT the Spur Thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca). | ||||||||||
| 180pt | 2010 | Graptemys nigrinoda | Two individuals on land, facing left. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. Stamp is incorrectly inscribed "Emydidae Deirochelyinae". | ||||||||||
| 180pt | 2010 | Pelomedusa subrufra | One individual underwater w/ snout and eyes emerging. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 180pt | 2010 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Young individual swimming up and left. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 330pt | 2010 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual grazing on grass, facing left. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 330pt | 2010 | Graptemys caglei | One individual on land, facing left w/ neck extended and head raised. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 330pt | 2010 | Clemmys guttata | One individual on land, facing right. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 330pt | 2010 | Carettochelys insculpta | One individual facing three-quarters left. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 330pt | 2010 | Trachemys scripta elegans | Adult on land facing right. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 520pt | 2010 | Sternotherus odoratus | One individual on land, facing three-quarters left. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 520pt | 2010 | Macroclemys temminckii | One individual on land, facing left, w/ neck partially withdrawn. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 520pt | 2010 | Chrysemys picta | One individual on land, facinf right and slightly up. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 520pt | 2010 | Chelydra serpentina | Head-on view of one individual on land. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 520pt | 2010 | Natator depressus | One individual facing three-quarters right. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 960pt | 2010 | Testudo hermanni | Head-on view of one individual. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. Subspecies depicted is Testudo hermanni robertmertensi. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 960pt | 2010 | Geochelone sulcata | Extreme close-up of head, facing camera. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 960pt | 2010 | Kinosternon flavescens | One individual on land, facing camera, w/ head completely withdrawn. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 960pt | 2010 | Graptemys barbouri | One individual on land w/ head and neck extended directly toward camera. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| 960pt | 2010 | Apalone spinifera | One individual on land facing left. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2010 | Archelon sp. | Sheet of twenty stamps, each depicting a prehistoric animal. Archelon on one stamp. | Each stamp inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. | ||||||||||
| 960pt | 2010 | Archelon sp. | One individual swimming right and down. | Inscribed "STE MARIE" in upper left margin. From sheet of twenty prehistoric animals. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 591 | 5c | 17 Feb 82 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 592 | 10c | 17 Feb 82 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 593 | 20c | 17 Feb 82 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 594 | 25c | 17 Feb 82 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 595 | 35c | 17 Feb 82 | Lepidochelys olivacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1353 | Various | 21 Mar 07 | Five Different Species | Mini sheet of twelve stamps, all having a plain white background and a picture of a reptile. | Four of the stamps have turtles: two freshwater turtles, one sea turtle and one tortoise. The fifth species is an unidentified softshell turtle in the bottom selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 1353 | a | "S" | 21 Mar 07 | Terrapene caroliniana | One adult facing right. | Non-denominated but inscribed "S". Sold for 10c on day of issue. Valid for postage, not a label. Species name misspelled "carolina" on stamp. | |||||||
| SC | 1353 | b | 0.20srd | 21 Mar 07 | Cuora flavomarginata | One adult facing right. | Species name misspelled in Linn's Stamp News (14 May 2007, pg. 62). | |||||||
| SC | 1353 | c | 0.45srd | 21 Mar 07 | Chelonia mydas | One adult facing right. | ||||||||
| SC | 1353 | d | 0.80srd | 21 Mar 07 | Testudo hermanni | One adult facing right. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 118 | 15c + 7c | 26 Nov 65 | Stylized Tortoise | |||||||||
| SC | B | 118 | a | 15c + 7c | 26 Nov 65 | Stylized Tortoise | s/s containing Scott Surinam #B118. | |||||||
| SC | B | 361 | 60 + 30c | 04 Nov 87 | Turtleback Design | Fabric(?) with a design described as a "turtleback design". | Stamp inscribed "met Schildpadrugmotief". In Dutch this means "with turtleback design". | |||||||
| SC | C | 98 | 65c | 17 Feb 82 | Platemys platycephala | |||||||||
| SC | C | 99 | 75c | 17 Feb 82 | Phrynops gibbus | |||||||||
| SC | C | 100 | 125c | 17 Feb 82 | Rhinoclemmys punctularia | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 597 | 70c | 25 Feb 92 | Kinixys belliana | Kinixys natalensis is printed on the stamp. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUL | TS | 25 | Free | 1939-40 | Stylized Tortoise | Large tortoise in front of a tractor pulling a trailer. Inscribed "1939, 1940" and "Col. de Tracteurs III/4". Gray, black, and red. | Provided free franking for mail of Swiss soldiers. Authorized by Swiss postal authorities. Different military units had different stamps. | |||||||
| SUL | TS | 26 | Free | 1942 | Stylized Tortoise | This is SUL TS #25 o/p'd "Releve 1942" in brown. | ||||||||
| SUL | TS | 27 | Free | 1942 | Stylized Tortoise | This is SUL TS #25 o/p'd "Releve 1942" in gold. | ||||||||
| SUL | TS | 28 | Free | 1942 | Stylized Tortoise | This is SUL TS #25 o/p'd "Releve 1942" in silver. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 763 | 15p | 07 Dec 76 | Stylized Tortoise | Tortoise and Hare from fable. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 1999? | Nine Different Species | Sheet of nine different tortoises and freshwater turtles. | All stamps have a denom. of 100. | ||||||||||
| Various | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Se-tenant sheet of nine stamps depicting marine mammals, fish, and a turtle. | Turtle on one stamp only. | |||||||||||
| 5.00 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Adult swimming to right, underwater. | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of nine. | |||||||||||
| Various | 28 Oct 03 | Testudo horsfieldii | Sheet of eight stamps identical to Scott Tadjikistan #228 except that this one is imperf and there are four small figures inscribed in the four corners of the selvedge: a bird, a beetle and two mammals. | Inscribed "Nature of Middle Asia". Date also reported as November 2003. | ||||||||||
| a | 100 | 1999? | Carettochelys insculpta | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| b | 100 | 1999? | Batagur baska | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| c | 100 | 1999? | Trachemys scripta | From sheet of nine. | Genus misspelled "Trachemus" on stamp. | |||||||||
| d | 100 | 1999? | Chersina angulata | From sheet of nine. | Genus spelled "Chersine" on stamp, which is the accepted spelling according to some authors. | |||||||||
| e | 100 | 1999? | Kinixys homeana | From sheet of nine. | Tortoise is misidentified on stamp as "Testudo graeca". | |||||||||
| f | 100 | 1999? | Chitra indica | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| g | 100 | 1999? | Sternotherus odoratus | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| h | 100 | 1999? | Kinosternon flavescens | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| i | 100 | 1999? | Emys orbicularis | From sheet of nine. | ||||||||||
| SC | 228 | Various | 28 Oct 03 | Testudo horsfieldii | Sheet of eight stamps, each depicting a different insect, mammal, bird, or tortoise. | Inscribed "Nature of Middle Asia". Date also reported as November 2003. | ||||||||
| SC | 228 | c | 53d | 28 Oct 03 | Testudo horsfieldi | Single stamp w/ tortoise from Scott Tadjikistan #228. | Date also reported as November 2003. | |||||||
| SC | 281 | Various | 20 mar 06 | Cartoon Turtle | Block of four se-tenant stamps w/ two of them tete-beche to the other two. Turtle on one. | Folk Tales block. | ||||||||
| SC | 281 | d | 3s | 20 Mar 06 | Cartoon Turtle | From folk tale "The Gold Fox". Depicts a man, fox, rooster and a small turtle in lower left corner. | From Scott Tajikistan #281. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 1996 | Geochelone elephantopus | Sheetlet of six se-tenant stamps. | 675r value depicts a Galapagos Tortoise. | ||||||||||
| 675r | 1996 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp w/ tortoise from sheetlet of six. | |||||||||||
| See ** | Dermochelys coriacea | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia 5981. Each new stamp created w/ the o/p covers a block of four of the old Soviet stamps. O/P is all in black. | ** What appears to be the denom. is a Cyrillic letter rather than a numeral. | |||||||||||
| Various | 1996 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of six stamps depicting whales, penguins, and a shark. O/P'd in gold w/ a Rotary emblem, Scouts emblem, and a Conservation Year slogan. | Small turtle in upper left selvedge of pane. These are Cinderellas. | ||||||||||
| Various | 1996 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of six stamps depicting whales, penguins, and a shark. O/P'd in red w/ a Rotary emblem, Scouts emblem, and a Conservation Year slogan. | Small turtle in upper left selvedge of pane. These are Cinderellas. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2001? | Unidentified Tortoise | Sheet of eight stamps forming a unified scene of a group of baby animals (mostly mammals), watching a baby bird hatch. | Tortoise's head in extreme lower left corner of sheet. Because vert. rows of perfs. vary in position from sheet to sheet, the tortoise head may be entirely in the selvedge or partly in the selvedge and partly on a stamp. | ||||||||||
| 1200 | 2001? | Unidentified Tortoise | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheet of eight, depicting baby animals watching a bird hatch. | Because vert. rows of perfs. vary in position from sheet to sheet, part of the turtle's head is on this stamp in some cases and in others, it is entirely in the selvedge of the sheet. | ||||||||||
| Various | 1996 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of six stamps depicting whales, penguins, and a shark. No o/p. | Small turtle in upper left selvedge of pane. These are Cinderellas. | ||||||||||
| CTC | 40 | 50 | 15 Mar 95 | Tiny Stylized Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from CTC Tannu Tuva 40-47. | Turtle hard to distinguish w/ naked eye. | ||||||||
| CTC | 40 | -47 | Various | 15 Mar 95 | Tiny Stylized Turtle | Se-tenant sheet of eight stamps w/ unified scene of animals leaving Noah's Ark. | Tiny turtle in stamp in upper left corner. | |||||||
| CTC | 109 | 300 | 03 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from CTC Tuva 109-114. | Stamp also depicts numerous fish and seashells. | ||||||||
| CTC | 109 | -114 | Various | 03 Aug 95 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheetlet of six different stamps. Five have marine animals and one has a chameleon. | Turtle on one stamp only. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/ | 15 Feb 98 | Unidentified Tortoise | Photo of large tortoise facing left | |||||||||||
| 25/ | 15 Feb 98 | Chelus fimbriatus | On land, facing right. | |||||||||||
| 50/ | 15 Feb 98 | Chelodina parkeri | On land, facing toward camera, w/ neck bent to viewer's right. | |||||||||||
| 100/ | 15 Feb 98 | Gopherus agassizii | Two individuals facing each other w/ front parts of bodies elevated. | |||||||||||
| 300/ | 15 Feb 98 | Chrysemys picta picta | Small s/s with one stamp depicting four turtles basking on a log. | Three turtles are on the stamp, the fourth is in the selvedge. | ||||||||||
| Various | 15 Feb 98 | Unidentified Emydid | Vertical strip of four different stamps, all depicting American alligators. | Turtle on alligator's back on one stamp only. Date is from CTO cancel and may or may not be date of issue. | ||||||||||
| 50/ | 15 Feb 98 | Unidentified Emydid | Single stamp from strip of four w/ turtle on alligator's back. | Date is from CTO cancel and may or may not be the date of issue. | ||||||||||
| Various | 22 Apr 11 | Aldabrachelys gigantea | Pane of eleven stamps depicting a tortoise, a red colobus monkey and various structures. | Pane inscribed "Wonders of Zanzibar". Tortoise on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 400sh | 04 Apr 11 | Aldabrachelys gigantea | Tortoise facing viewer w/ head and neck turned to viewer's right. Stamp inscribed "Wonders of Zanzibar". | From pane of eleven inscribed "Wonders of Zanzibar" OR from set of the same eleven stamps that appear on the pane. | ||||||||||
| 600sh | 2010 | Aldabrachelys gigantea | Photo of giant tortoise facing camera. Head and neck are extended and laying on the substrate. | Upper left corner of stamp inscribed "Zanzibar Attractions". Inscription is in black on dark green background and is difficult to see. | ||||||||||
| 600/ | 15 Aug 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of six stamps, each depicting a different sea creature. Each stamp and bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Tanzania Marine Parks". | Margins of sheet depict a dense school of fish. Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 600/ | 15 Aug 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from s/s of six issued 15 Aug 2011. Anterior half of turtle swimming up and right. | Stamp inscribed "Tanzania Marine Parks" and "Kasa / Sea Turtle". | ||||||||||
| 400/ | 15 Aug 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Turtle swimming up and left. | Inscribed "Tanzania Marine Parks" and "Kasa / Sea Turtle". From set of four marine creature stamps. | ||||||||||
| 600sh | 2010 | Aldabrachelys gigantea | S/S of six 600sh stamps depicting tortoise, a monkey, buildings, people and a boat. Upper margin of sheet depicts a large building and the inscription "Zanzibar Attractions". | Tortoise on one stamp only. Tortoise has head and neck extended and laying on the substrate. | ||||||||||
| SC | 82 | 50c | 26 Sep 77 | Malacochersus tornieri | ||||||||||
| SC | 258 | 1sh | 08 May 85 | Geochelone pardalis | ||||||||||
| SC | 330 | 10sh | 20 Aug 86 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 373 | 30sh | 02 Jul 87 | Geochelone pardalis | s/s w/ turtle on the stamp and in the margin of the sheet. | |||||||||
| SC | 549 | 75sh | 04 Feb 90 | Geochelone vosmaeri | This species became extinct within human memory. | |||||||||
| SC | 784 | 35sh | Dec 1991 | Cartoon Turtle | Disney scene w/ Robin Hood and merry men celebrating. | From Disney's 1973 Christmas card. | ||||||||
| SC | 954 | 500/ | 1992 | Chelonia mydas | s/s w/ one stamp. | Inscribed: Sea Animal Giants. Date also reported as 1 Mar 93. | ||||||||
| SC | 1004 | 20/ | 30 Jun 93 | Malacochersus tornieri | Tortoise on a rock. | |||||||||
| SC | 1005 | 30/ | 30 Jun 93 | Malacochersus tornieri | Tortoise drinking water at a lake. | |||||||||
| SC | 1006 | 50/ | 30 Jun 93 | Malacochersus tornieri | Tortoise under a rock. | |||||||||
| SC | 1007 | 70/ | 30 Jun 93 | Malacochersus tornieri | Tortoise emerging from egg. | |||||||||
| SC | 1128 | 20sh | 28 Jun 93 | Geochelone elephantopus | Head-on view of adult. | Although "issued" 28 Jun 93, stamp was not avail- able until July of 94. | ||||||||
| SC | 1354 | 200/- | 05 Sep 95 | K. belliana & G. pardalis | Sheet of twelve different reptile stamps w/ Kinixys belliana on one and Geochelone pardalis on another. | Date also reported as 31 Aug 95. | ||||||||
| SC | 1354 | b | 200/- | 05 Sep 95 | Kinixys belliana | Single stamp w/ K. belliana from Scott Tanzania 1354. | Date also reported as 31 Aug 95. | |||||||
| SC | 1354 | l | 200/- | 05 Sep 95 | Geochelone pardalis | Single stamp w/ G. pardalis from Scott Tanzania 1354. | Date also reported as 31 Aug 95. | |||||||
| SC | 1411 | 500/- | 15 Jun 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | s/s issued in conjunction w/ a set of 7 marine animals. Turtle's head is on stamp, body in selvedge. | Date is from Michel catalog. | ||||||||
| SC | 1670 | 250/- | 30 Jan 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheetlet of nine 250/- value stamps w/ turtle on one. | Marine Life of the World Pane 2. | ||||||||
| SC | 1670 | c | 250/- | 30 Jan 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tanzania 1670. | ||||||||
| SC | 1691 | 200/ | 01 Sep 98 | Clemmys insculpta | Pane of twelve se-tenant 200/ stamps depicting endangered animals. | Turtle on one stamp only. Date also reported as 31 Aug 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 1691 | k | 200/ | 01 Sep 98 | Clemmys insculpta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tanzania 1691. | Date also reported as 31 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 1693 | 370/ | 01 Sep 98 | Chelonia mydas | Pane of six se-tenant stamps w/ turtle on one. | Date also reported as 31 Aug 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 1693 | e | 370/ | 01 Sep 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tanzania 1693. | Semi-ventral view of turtle. Date also reported as 31 Aug 98. | |||||||
| SC | 1699 | 250/ | 02 Sep 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Scott Tanzania #1670 o/p'd w/ International Year of the Ocean emblem. | O/P'd on each stamp and in selvedge of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 1699 | c | 250/ | 02 Sep 98 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Scott Tanzania #1670c o/p'd w/ International Year of the Ocean emblem. | ||||||||
| SC | 1716 | 370/ | 31 Aug 98 | Caretta caretta | Pane of six 370/ stamps depicting Fauna & Flora of the World (birds, mammals, and one turtle). | Date also reported as 01 Sept 98. | ||||||||
| SC | 1716 | a | 370/ | 31 Aug 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tanzania #1716. | Date also reported as 01 Sept 98. | |||||||
| SC | 1734 | 300/ | 12 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Sheetlet of nine stamps w/ turtle on one. | "International Year of the Ocean/Unesco". | ||||||||
| SC | 1734 | e | 300/ | 12 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tanzania 1734. | ||||||||
| SC | 1773 | 150/ | 10 Nov 98 | Giant Tortoise | Same basic design as stamp on Scott Tanzania 1778 but w/ a different denom. | From six value Tourism set. | ||||||||
| SC | 1774 | 250/ | 10 Nov 98 | Giant Tortoise | Three children feeding a giant tortoise. | From six value Tourism set. | ||||||||
| SC | 1778 | 600/ | 10 Nov 98 | Giant Tortoise | s/s w/ one stamp depicting a girl riding a giant tortoise on a street in Zanzibar. | Tourism Issue. | ||||||||
| SC | 1855 | 1500/ | 09 Feb 99 | 3 Species of Sea Turtles | S/S w/ one stamp. | Caretta caretta on stamp, Chelonia mydas and Dermochelys coriacea in selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 1898 | 100/ | 18 Feb 99 | D. coriacea & C. mydas | Sheet of twenty se-tenant stamps w/ turtles on two. | Inscribed "Endangered Species of the World". Date also reported as 09 Feb 99. | ||||||||
| SC | 1898 | i | 100/ | 18 Feb 99 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp from Scott Tanzania 1898. | Date also reported as 09 Feb 99. | |||||||
| SC | 1898 | q | 100/ | 18 Feb 99 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp from Scott Tanzania 1898. | Date also reported as 09 Feb 99. | |||||||
| SC | 2013 | 400/ | 15 Nov 99 | Kinosternon flavescens | One of four panes of six se-tenant 400/ stamps issued this date. | Three turtles on one of the stamps. They do not look like Kinosternon at all; more like Trachemys or Pseudemys. | ||||||||
| SC | 2013 | e | 400/ | 15 Nov 99 | Kinosternon flavescens | Single stamp w/ turtles from Scott Tanzania 2013. | Three turtles on one stamp. They do not look like Kinosternon at all; more like Trachemys or Pseudemys. | |||||||
| SC | 2069 | 300/ | 15 Nov 99 | Chelonia mydas | Sheetlet of nine se-tenant 300/ denom. stamps. Turtle on one stamp only. | Sheet inscribed "The Great Underwater". | ||||||||
| SC | 2069 | g | 300/ | 15 Nov 99 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from sheetlet of nine. | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||
| SC | 2146 | 200sh | 2000 | Giant Tortoises | Inscribed "Zanzibar Millenium". Two prominent tortoises. Logo w/ globe & dove in center of stamp. | Issued for "Trade and Tourism". | ||||||||
| SC | 2428 | 600s | 30 Jun 06 | Sea Turtle, Tortoise | Sheetlet of six stamps, two of which depict turtles; one green turtle and one giant tortoise. Others depict sailboats, a monkey and a land crab. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Beauty of Zanzibar". Green turtle from Mnemba Island; giant tortoise from Changuu Island. | ||||||||
| SC | 2428 | a | 600s | 30 Jun 06 | Chelonia mydas | Photo of adult on beach facing camera. "Beauty of Zanzibar" inscribed in lower right corner. | Individual stamp from Scott Tanzania #2428. Depicts green turtle at Mnemba Island. | |||||||
| SC | 2428 | c | 600s | 30 Jun 06 | Giant Tortoise | Photo of adult facing camera, head and neck turned to side. "Beauty of Zanzibar" inscribed in lower right corner. | Individual stamp from Scott Tanzania #2428. Depicts Giant Tortoise at Changuu Island. | |||||||
| SC | 2438 | 1000/- | 24 Nov 06 | Chelonia mydas | Sheetlet of four 1000/- stamps depicting a turtle, a coconut crab, a frangipane flower and a Syke's monkey. | Left margin of sheet inscribed "Species of Zanzibar" and "Conserve". | ||||||||
| SC | 2438 | d | 1000/- | 24 Nov 06 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up photo of dorsal aspect of head, front of carapace and left front flipper of turtle. | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tanzania #2438. | |||||||
| SC | 2524 | 400sh | 15 Aug 08 | Chelonia mydas | From set of four "Marine Life" stamps. | |||||||||
| SC | 2528 | 600sh | 15 Aug 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheet of six stamps w/ a different marine animal on each. | |||||||||
| SC | 2528 | c | 600sh | 15 Aug 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tanzania #2528. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,- | 2003 | Various Species | Mini sheet of six stamps, each w/ a different photo of turtles. Each stamp inscribed "2003" in lower right corner. | A Cinderella item. For turtle descriptions, see individual stamp listings. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Emydid Turtle | One individual on log, facing left. | A Cinderella item. In "a" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Dorsal view if two individuals in shallow water, one facing left, the other facing right. | A Cinderella item. In "b" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Giant Tortoise | Anterior half of body in picture w/ nose touching ground. | A Cinderella item. In "c" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Unident. Emydid Turtles | Two adult emydids on log or rock, facing up and right. | A Cinderella item. In "d" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Gopherus sp. | Adult on dry terrain, facing right. | A Cinderella item. In "e" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| 5,- | 2003 | Chelydra serpentina | Adult on land, walking to right w/ legs fully extended. | A Cinderella item. In "f" position on sheet. | ||||||||||
| CTC | R | 5 | -R8 | Various | 15 May 97 | Testudo graeca | Se-tenant block of four w/ turtle, crested newt, frog and lizard. | Species name is misspelled "gaeca" on stamp. | ||||||
| CTC | R | 7 | 2000 | 15 May 97 | Testudo graeca | Single stamp w/ turtle from CTC Tatarstan R5-R8. | Species name is misspelled "gaeca" on stamp. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See ** | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5463. O/P is all in black. | ** What appears to be the denom. of the o/p is a Cyrillic letter rather than a numeral. | |||||||||||
| See ** | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5464. O/P is all in black. | ** What appears to be the denom. of the o/p is a Cyrillic letter rather than a numeral. | |||||||||||
| See ** | Stylized Turtle | Cinderella o/p'd on Scott Russia #5465. O/P is all in black. | ** What appears to be the denom. of the o/p is a Cyrillic letter rather than a numeral. | |||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2b | 11 Jan 92 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Booklet containing five Scott Thailand #1434's. | |||||||||||
| 3b | 15 Mar 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | From set of six 3b stamps issued this date. | Other animals in set are ray, fish and jellyfish. | ||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Cuora amboinensis | ||||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Platysternon megacephalum | ||||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Indotestudo elongata | ||||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Heosemys spinosa | ||||||||||||
| 1b | 29 Jul 11 | Small Cartoon Turtle | Pane of twenty-four se-tenant stamps, showing different items representing different letters of the alphabet. | Stamp in lower left corner of pane depicts a small cartoon turtle. | ||||||||||
| 1b | 29 Jul 11 | Small Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from pane of twenty-four issued this date. | |||||||||||
| 1b | 2011 | Cartoon Turtle | Sheet of twenty-four 1 baht stamps, each w/ a letter of the Thai alphbet and a drawing of an object whose name starts w/ that letter. One stamp depicts a turtle. | A similar sheet of twenty stamps, issued at the same time, contains the remainder of the Thai alphabet. | ||||||||||
| 1b | 2011 | Cartoon Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from sheet of twenty-four alphabet stamps. | |||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Cuora amboinensis | Adult on land facing right. | From die cut sheet (#2118a). Identical to Scott Thailand #2115 except for perfs. Perf. 13.25. | ||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Platysternon megacephalum | Adult on land facing left. | From die cut sheet (#2118a). Identical to Scott Thailand #2116 except for perfs. Perf. 13.25. | ||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Indotustudo elongata | Adult on land facing right. | From die cut sheet (#2118a). Identical to Scott Thailand #2117 except for perfs. Perf. 13.25. | ||||||||||
| 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Heosemys spinosa | Immature individual on land facing left. | From die cut sheet (#2118a). Identical to Scott Thailand #2118 except for perfs. Perf. 13.25. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1139 | 1.5b | 08 Jan 86 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 1140 | 3b | 08 Jan 86 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 1141 | 5b | 08 Jan 86 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1142 | 10b | 08 Jan 86 | Lepidochelys olivacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 1434 | 2b | 11 Jan 92 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Child's drawing of undersea life, including a sea turtle. | |||||||||
| SC | 1891 | 15b | 04 Aug 99 | Toy Turtle | Children playing w/ kitchen utensils and small toys in foreground. Very small toy turtle near lower right corner of stamp. | Issued for Bangkok 2000 Stamp Exhibition. Perf. 14.5 x 14. This stamp also exists in two booklets, one w/ red binding & one w/ dark green binding. Neither booklet is listed by Scott. | ||||||||
| SC | 1891 | a | Various | 04 Aug 99 | Toy Turtle | S/S of four stamps w/ fantasy scenes of children on each. Tiny toy turtle on one. | Issued for Bangkok Stamp Exhibition 2000. Perf. 13.5. | |||||||
| SC | 1960 | Various | 15 Mar 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane of nine stamps of different sizes and different orientations, forming a unified underwater scene. | Turtle on one stamp only. Bottom selvedge inscribed "Marine Life". | ||||||||
| SC | 1960 | b | 3b | 15 Mar 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Thailand #1960. | ||||||||
| SC | 2115 | 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Cuora amboinensis | Adult on land facing right. | Sheet single. Identical to stamp from Scott Thailand #2118a except perf. 14.5x14. | ||||||||
| SC | 2116 | 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Platysternon megacephalum | Adult on land facing left. | Sheet single. Identical to stamp from Scott Thailand #2118a except perf. 14.5x14. | ||||||||
| SC | 2117 | 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Indotestudo elongata | Adult on land facing right. | Sheet single. Identical to stamp from Scott #2118a except perf. 14.5x14. | ||||||||
| SC | 2118 | 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Heosemys spinosa | Immature individual on land facing left. | Sheet single. Identical to stamp from Scott Thailand #2118a except perf. 14.6. | ||||||||
| SC | 2118 | a | 3b | 01 Mar 04 | Four Species of Turtles | S/S w/ four stamps, each w/ a different species of turtle, plus a large Heosemys spinosa in background of sheet. | Sheet is die cut in the shape of a turtle. Stamps are perf. 13.25. | |||||||
| SC | 2118 | b | 3b | 28 Aug 04 | Four Species of Turtles | S/S identical to Scott Thailand #2118a except it is o/p'd on margin w/ a white logo and the words "World Stamp Championship 2004". | Sheet is die cut in the shape of a turtle. Stamps are perf. 13.25. | |||||||
| SC | 2323 | var. | 13 | 26 Oct 07 | Dermochelys coriacea | S/S of ten stamps and ten labels w/ one adult and numerous hatchling turtles in left border of sheet. No turtles on stamps or labels. Each stamp inscribed "Amazing Thailand". | A sheet of just the ten stamps (minus the labels) and no turtles in the border exists. It is Scott Thailand #2323. Since the sheet w/ the turtles is not listed by Scott, it is referred to here as #2323 var. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Unknown | Unidentified Tortoise | Se-tenant block of three stamps and one label o/p'd on Scott Russia #5987. The tortoise is on the label. | These stamps are Cinderellas. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250f | 2001? | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of twelve se-tenant 250f stamps depicting various forms of sea life. | Two turtles on one of the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 250f | 2001? | eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ two turtles from sheet of twelve. | |||||||||||
| 550f | 2010 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming left. | From se-tenant block of four. | ||||||||||
| 550f | 2010 | Kinixys homeana | Adult facing left. | From se-tenant block of four. | ||||||||||
| 550f | 2010 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming left. | From se-tenant block of four. | ||||||||||
| 550f | 2010 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Adult facing left. | From se-tenant block of four. | ||||||||||
| 2000f | 2010 | Lepidochelys olivacea | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle on stamp swimming left. Three additional turtles in sheet margin. | Turtles in sheet margin are Eretmochelys imbricata, Chelonia mydas and Dermochelys coriacea. | ||||||||||
| 350f | 28 Dec 06 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Similar to Scott Togo #2039e but this one has four of each of the four different stamps for a total of sixteen. | Not listed by Scott. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Four Sea Turtle Species | Mini sheetlet of four se-tenant stamps, each w/ a different species of sea turtle. | Upper margin of sheetlet inscribed "Les Tortues Marines". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Dermochelys coriacea | Dorsal views of two adults, one swimming left & one swimming right. | From mini sheetlet of four stamps. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Caretta caretta | Two adults, one swimming left and one swimming right. | From mini sheetlet of four stamps. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | Two adults, one swimming directly toward viewer and one swimming left. | From mini sheetlet of four stamps. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Two adults, one swimming left and one swimming up and right. | From mini sheetlet of four stamps. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Four Sea Turtle Species | S/S w/ one stamp depicting two Chelonia mydas, one swimming down and right, the other swimming left. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Tortues Marines". | Sheet margin depicts one Dermochelys coriacea, one Chelonia mydas, one Caretta caretta and one Lepidochelys olivacea. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Trionyx triunguis | S/S of four 750f stamps w/ birds on two, dugong on one and turtle on one. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les ecosystemes d'Afrique" and "Les mangroves d'Afrique Centrale". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Trionyx triunguis | Turtle swimming directly toward viewer. | From s/s of four containing two birds, a dugong and a turtle. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of four stamps including monkeys, water buffalo, dugongs and turtles. | Upper sheet margin inscribed "Les ecosystemes d'Afrique". Bottom sheet margin inscribed "Les mangroves d'Afrique de 'Est". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | Two turtles on stamp swimming toward viewer. Third turtle mostly in sheet margin w/ head and one foreflipper on stamp. | From s/s of four w/ monkeys, water buffalo, dugong and turtles. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Two Sea Turtle Species | S/S of one 3000f stamp depicting birds. Bottom margin of sheet shows numerous adult sea turtles on beach including one Eretmochelys imbricata in foreground and a close-up of one Lepidochelys olivacea emerging from egg. | Upper sheet margin inscribed "Les ecosystemes d'Afrique". Bottom sheet margin inscribed "Les mangroves d'Afrique de l'Est". | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of one 3000f stamp. Turtle on stamp swimming right. Flying birds in upper sheet margin, fish in bottom sheet margin. | Upper sheet margin inscribed "Les ecosystemes d'Afrique". Bottom sheet margin inscribed "Les mangroves de Madagascar". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | S/S of four 750f stamps including crocodiles, hippos, lizards and tortoises. Tortoises on one stamp only. | Upper sheet margin inscribed "Les ecosystemes d'Afrique" and "L'ecosysteme du fleuve Nil". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Geochelone sulcata | One tortoise on land, facing left, plus head and anterior edge of carapace of a second tortoise on right edge of stamp. | Individual stamp w/ tortoises from s/s of four, depicting crocodiles, hippos, lizards and tortoises. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Trionyx triunguis | S/S of one 3000f stamp w/ semi-ventral view of turtle swimming toward viewer. Three dugongs in sheet margins. | Upper right corner of sheet margin inscribed "Les ecosystemes d'Afrique" and "Les mangroves d'Afrique Centrale". Turtle's head has extremely unrealist shape. | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of four stamps showing scenes from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill of 2010. One stamp depicts a worker cleaning a sea turtle. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Marees Noires". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Left side of stamp shows a scene from Gulf of Mexico oil spill of 2010. Right side of stamp shows a worker bending over, cleaning oil frm a sea turtle. | From s/s of four stamps depicting scenes from 2010 oil spill. | ||||||||||
| 3000f | 2011 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one 3000f stamp showing a sea turtle being held in gloved hands. Margins of sheet show a scene from Gulf of Mexico oil spill of 2010 w/ a worker in foreground holding and cleaning a pelican. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les Marees Noires". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Caretta caretta | S/S of four 750f stamps w/ a seal, a moray eel, a bivalve and sea turtles. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Les ecosystemes d'Afrique". Lower margin of sheet inscribed "L'ecosysteme de la mer Mediterranee". | ||||||||||
| 750f | 2011 | Caretta caretta | Two turtles; one in foreground swimming left and ventral view of one in background swimming upward. | From sheet of four depicting seal, moraly eel, bivalve and turtles. | ||||||||||
| SC | 464 | 5fr | 1964 | Kinixys erosa | ||||||||||
| SC | 1790 | 150f | 1997 | Geochelone yniphora | Dated 1996 but issued in 1997. | Genus name on stamp is Asterochelys, the genus to which this species is now referred. | ||||||||
| SC | 1791 | 200f | 1997 | Staurotypus triporcatus | Dated 1996 but issued in 1997. | |||||||||
| SC | 1792 | 300f | 1997 | Pyxidea mouhotii | Dated 1996 but issued in 1997. | Name is misspelled on stamp as "Puxidea mouhoti". | ||||||||
| SC | 1793 | 400f | 1997 | Geoemyda spengleri | Dated 1996 but issued in 1997. | |||||||||
| SC | 1794 | 500f | 1997 | Cuora galbinifrons | Dated 1996 but issued in 1997. | |||||||||
| SC | 1795 | 1000f | 1997 | Malaclemys terrapin | Dated 1996 but issued in 1997. | |||||||||
| SC | 1795 | A | 1000f | 30 Nov 96 | Three Tortoise Species* | Species depicted are: Geochelone radiata (on stamp), Geochelone elegans (partially on stamp), and Geochelone yniphora (in margin). | It has been reported that this is an illustration from a German book and that it represents one species, Geochelone (=Asterochelys) radiata in three different stages of development. | |||||||
| SC | 1815 | 315f | 02 Mar 98 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Sheetlet of six se-tenant stamps depicting paintings by Hiroshige. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1815 | a | 315f | 02 Mar 98 | Unident. Freshwater Turt. | Single stamp w/ turtles from Scott Togo 1815. | Fan print entitled "Two Terrapins". | |||||||
| SC | 1975 | 250f | 17 Dec 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of twelve se-tenant stamps w/ two turtles on one. | Inscribed "La Vie Marine". | ||||||||
| SC | 1975 | e | 250f | 17 Dec 01 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ two turtles from sheet of twelve. | ||||||||
| SC | 2039 | 350f | 28 Dec 06 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Block or strip of four stamps; Scott Togo #2039a thru Scott Togo #2039d. | |||||||||
| SC | 2039 | a | 350f | 28 Dec 06 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Individual stamp from Scott Togo #2039. | Turtle on sand, facing left. | |||||||
| SC | 2039 | b | 350f | 28 Dec 06 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Individual stamp from Scott Togo #2039. | Turtle on land w/ vegetation, facing left. | |||||||
| SC | 2039 | c | 350f | 28 Dec 06 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Individual stamp from Scott Togo #2039. | Close-up of head. | |||||||
| SC | 2039 | d | 350f | 28 Dec 06 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Individual stamp from Scott Togo #2039. | Turtle on land, facing right. | |||||||
| SC | 2039 | e | 350f | 28 Dec 06 | Cyclanorbis senegalensis | Sheet of eight 350f stamps, each depicting a turtle. There are two each of Scott Togo 2039a thru 2039d. Top of sheet inscribed "Trionyx a clapets du Senegal". Bottom of sheet inscribed "World Wide Fund For Nature". | WWF logo and initials on upper right corner of each stamp and lower left corner of sheet. | |||||||
| SC | C | 167 | 60fr | 27 Nov 71 | Carved Wooden Tortoise | |||||||||
| SC | C | 168 | a | 60fr | 27 Nov 71 | Carved Wooden Tortoise | s/s w/ Scott Togo #167 on it. | |||||||
| SC | C | 263 | 60fr | 24 Oct 75 | Carved Wooden Tortoise | This is Scott Togo #C167 o/p in black: "3eme Anniversaire des Nations-Unies". | ||||||||
| SC | C | 264 | a | 60fr | 24 Oct 75 | Carved Wooden Tortoise | s/s w/ Scott Togo #C263 on it. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 135 | 48c | 03 Dec 86 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 217 | 25c | 27 Nov 95 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Issue date originally announced as 16 Oct 95. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 218 | 40c | 27 Nov 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Issue date originally announced as 16 Oct 95. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 219 | $1.00 | 27 Nov 95 | Chelonia mydas | Issue date originally announced as 16 Oct 95. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 220 | $2.00 | 27 Nov 95 | Caretta caretta | Issue date was originally announced as 16 Oct 95. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 221 | $3.00 | 27 Nov 95 | Caretta caretta | s/s. Issue date was originally announced as 16 Oct 95. | Issued for Year of the Sea Turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 361 | $5 | 19 Dec 07 | Chelonia mydas | Two turtles swimming to right, underwater. | From set of ten definitive stamps depicting underwater animals. | ||||||||
| SC | 362 | a | Various | 19 Dec 07 | Chelonia mydas | Limited Edition, serial numbered s/s containing the same ten stamps that were issued as a set (SC #353-362). | "Limited Edition" inscribed in upper margin of sheet in gold ink. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3pa | 1991 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Scott Tonga #774 o/p'd in silver: "Tonga Welcomes the Round the World Yacht Race 1991. O.H.M.S." | Stamp may not have been issued. O.H.M.S stands for "On Her Majesty's Service" and indicates that this was intended to be an official stamp (e.g. - the type of stamp listed w/ an "O" prefix to the Scott catalog number). | ||||||||||
| 3pa | 1991 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Scott Tonga #774 o/p'd in gold: "Tonga Welcomes the Round the World Yacht Race 1991. O.H.M.S." | Stamp may not have been issued. O.H.M.S stands for "On Her Majesty's Service" and indicates that this was intended to be an official stamp (e.g. - the type of stamp listed w/ an "O" prefix to the Scott catalog number). | ||||||||||
| BA | SD | 70 | 10c | 1998 | Cartoon Sea Turtles | This is a revenue stamp. It is Tonga Scott #787 (the 1991 Christmas stamp) w/ an indistinct, gray o/p that says "Stamp Duty" plus a distinct "10c" o/p covering the original denom. of 32s. | The "SD" prefix to the Barefoot number stands for Stamp Duty. | |||||||
| SC | 317 | 5s | 30 Mar 73 | Geochelone radiata | Turtles appear on two Tongan coins shown on stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 318 | 7s | 30 Mar 73 | Geochelone radiata | Turtles appear on two Tongan coins shown on stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 319 | 10s | 30 Mar 73 | Geochelone radiata | Turtles appear on two Tongan coins shown on stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 320 | 20s | 30 Mar 73 | Geochelone radiata | Turtles appear on two Tongan coins shown on stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 321 | 30s | 30 Mar 73 | Geochelone radiata | Turtles appear on two Tongan coins shown on stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 397 | 10s | 04 Jul 77 | Geochelone radiata | Turtle appears on a Tongan coin shown on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 398 | 15s | 04 Jul 77 | Geochelone radiata | Turtle appears on a Tongan coin shown on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 399 | 25s | 04 Jul 77 | Geochelone radiata | Turtle appears on a Tongan coin shown on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 400 | 50s | 04 Jul 77 | Geochelone radiata | Turtle appears on a Tongan coin shown on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 401 | 75s | 04 Jul 77 | Geochelone radiata | Turtle appears on a Tongan coin shown on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 446 | 25s | 15 Dec 78 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp is self-adhesive. | |||||||||
| SC | 635 | 32s | 27 Aug 86 | Stylized Turtle Design | Gutter pairs of this stamp have a faint, white-on-white design of styized turtles in the background of the stamps and the gutter. | Stamp-on-stamp design depicting Scott Tonga #1. Issued for the centenary of the first Tonga postage stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 636 | 42s | 27 Aug 86 | Stylized Turtle Design | Gutter pairs of this stamp have a faint, white-on-white design of styized turtles in the background of the stamps and the gutter. | Stamp-on-stamp design depicting Scott Tonga #47a. Issued for the centenary of the first Tonga postage stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 637 | 57s | 27 Aug 86 | Stylized Turtle Design | Gutter pairs of this stamp have a faint, white-on-white design of styized turtles in the background of the stamps and the gutter. | Stamp-on-stamp design depicting Scott Tonga #91. Issued for the centenary of the first Tonga postage stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 638 | 2.50pa | 27 Aug 86 | Stylized Turtle Design | Gutter pairs of this stamp have a faint, white-on-white design of styized turtles in the background of the stamps and the gutter. | Stamp-on-stamp design depicting Scott Tonga #628. Issued for the centenary of the first Tonga postage stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 639 | 50c | 27 Aug 86 | Stylized Turtle | Sheet of eight stamps. The background of the sheet is a white-on-white design depicting numerous turtles. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 705 | 1pa | 02 Mar 89 | Chelonia mydas | See also Tonga Scott 880. | |||||||||
| SC | 774 | 3pa | 02 Jul 91 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Dorsal view of stylized sea turtle w/ beach, sea and sun in background. | Inscribed "HEILALA WEEK" in upper right corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 775 | 1pa | 02 Jul 91 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Sheet of five stamps plus one label w/ two stylized sea turtles in margin. | No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 787 | 32s | 11 Nov 91 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Santa's sleigh being pulled through the air by two sea turtles. | |||||||||
| SC | 788 | 42s | 11 Nov 91 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Santa on roof w/ sleigh and two sea turtles. | |||||||||
| SC | 790 | 3.50pa | 11 Nov 91 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Santa's sleigh being pulled through the air by two sea turtles. | |||||||||
| SC | 880 | 1pa | 21 May 94 | Chelonia mydas | Similar to Tonga Scott 705. The differences are: (1) "1994" appears in the lower right corner of this stamp, (2) The word "Tonga" is written in much larger, bolder letters on this stamp, (3) The denom is in the lower right on this stamp and in the top center of #705, (4) The words "Chelonia mydas" appear on this stamp and not on #705. The pictures on both stamps are identical. | Both this stamp & Tonga Scott 705 exist in sheets of 20 stamps w/ five progressives down the center of the sheet. The issue date of this stamp has also been reported as 21 June 94. | ||||||||
| SC | 920 | 1pa | 31 May 96 | Chelonia mydas | Identical to Scott Tonga 880 except that the words "Chelonia mydas" appear in the upper left corner of this stamp and "1996" appears at the bottom. | See also Tonga Scott 705, 880, & O 83. This stamp (920) also exists as a vert. strip of five attached to a vert. strip of five progressives & as a sheet of twenty w/ five progressives down the middle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1017 | 2.50pa | 19 Mar 99 | Unidentified Turtle | Depicts Capt. James Cook, his ship and men holding a turtle. From four-value Explorers set. | Turtle could be a sea turtle or the famous radiated tortoise that Capt. Cook is known to have given to the King of Tonga in 1777. | ||||||||
| SC | 1017 | a | 2.50pa | 19 Mar 99 | Unidentified Turtle | S/S w/ stamp of same design as Scott Tonga 1017. | Turtle could be a sea turtle or the famous radiated tortoise that Capt. Cook is known to have given to the King of Tonga in 1777. | |||||||
| SC | 1120 | 10s | 2004 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Scott Tonga #787 revalued for postal use (10s on 32s). | Original denom. crossed out w/ "XX". Black "10s" o/p'd near bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 1121 | 10s | 2004 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Scott Tonga #788 revalued for postal use (10s on 42s). | Original denom of 42s crossed out with a small "XX" and a small black "10s" o/p'd near bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | 1122 | 10s | 2004 | Stylized Sea Turtles | Scott Tonga #788 revalued for postal use (10s on 42s). | Original denom of 42s crossed out with a large "XX" and a large black "10s" o/p'd near bottom margin. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 251 | 31s | 15 Dec 78 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp is self-adhesive. | ||||||||
| SC | O | 83 | 1pa | 31 May 96 | Chelonia mydas | Identical to Tonga Scott 920 except denom. appears in upper right corner of this stamp and the words "OFFICIAL POSTAGE & REVENUE" appear in the lower right corner. | See also Tonga Scott 705, 880, and 920. Stamp also exists as a sheet of twenty w/ a strip of five progressives down the middle. | |||||||
| SC | CO | 152 | 1.10pa | 15 Dec 78 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp is self-adhesive. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100rub | 16 Jul 94 | Emys orbicularis | In addition to the name of the country, the following writing appears on the stamp in Cryllic alphabet: "Red Book" (Referring, no doubt, to the IUCN Red Book), "Swamp Tortoise", and "Gray Alder". | One of a set of 4 stamps plus a s/s, all depicting rare and endangered animals. | ||||||||||
| "A" | 1994 | Emys orbicularis | Postal Stationery w/ imprinted stamp whose design is similar to the 100r stamp issued 16 July 94. Imprinted stamp on this item is printed entirely in light blue. | Additional prominent turtle in cachet. | ||||||||||
| "A" | 1999 | Caretta caretta | Imperf. sheetlet of four w/ Turtle, Birds, & Dolphin. | Selvedge plain white except for two WWF symbols and the inscription "World Wide Found (sic) for Nature". | ||||||||||
| CTC | 29 | "A" | 28 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp in "a" position from CTC Transistra 29-40. Stamp is identical to CTC Transistra 34, 39, and 41. | One of three identical stamps on the same sheet. | ||||||||
| CTC | 29 | -40 | "A" | 28 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Perf. sheet of twelve (three each of four different stamps). Turtle on one design repeated three times. | WWF symbol and mallard drakes in selvedge. Inscribed "World Wide Found (sic) for Nature". | |||||||
| CTC | 34 | "A" | 28 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp in "f" position from CTC Transistra 29-40. Stamp is identical to CTC Transistra 29, 39, and 41. | One of three identical stamps on the same sheet. | ||||||||
| CTC | 39 | "A" | 28 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp in "k" position from CTC Transistra 29-40. Stamp is identical to CTC Transistra 29, 34, and 41. | One of three identical stamps on the same sheet. | ||||||||
| CTC | 41 | "A" | 28 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Single sheet w/ turtle from CTC Transistra 41-44. | This stamp is identical to CTC Transistra 29, 34, and 39. | ||||||||
| CTC | 41 | -44 | "A" | 28 Oct 98 | Caretta caretta | Imperf. sheetlet of four w/ Turtle, Birds, & Dolphin. Selvedge inscribed "World Wide Found (sic) for Nature. | Shows WWF symbol. Small songbirds in selvedge. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See TRANSDNIESTRIAN MOLDOVAN REPUBLIC | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 280 | 15c | 17 Jan 78 | Turtle Beach Hotel | No turtles on stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 283 | a | 15c | 17 Jan 78 | Turtle Beach Hotel | s/s containing Scott Trinidad and Tobago #280. | No turtles on stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 346 | 55c | 07 Jul 81 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 347 | a | 55c | 07 Jul 81 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s containing Scott Trinidad and Tobago #346. | ||||||||
| SC | 580 | $1.25 | 07 Aug 95 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult on beach. | Originally reported as being issued in 1994. | ||||||||
| SC | 615 | $1.00 | 06 Feb 01 | Dermochelys coriacea | Photo of adult on beach. | From set of ten animal stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 688 | $2.50 | 28 Oct 03 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Photo of adult on land taken almost directly from the front of the animal. | |||||||||
| SC | 760 | $1.00 | 24 Apr 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Booklet of ten $1.00 self-adhesive stamps, each depicting a different marine organism. Turtle and diver on one stamp and on booklet cover. | Turtle was misidentified as Dermochelys coriacea in a previous update of this list. Date has also been reported as 1 May 05. | ||||||||
| SC | 760 | c | $1.00 | 24 Apr 05 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle and diver from Scott Trinidad and Tobago #760. | Turtle was misidentified as Dermochelys coriacea in a previous update of this list. Date has also been reported as 1 May 05. | |||||||
| SC | 808 | $15 | 15 Mar 07 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp issued for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Large map of Caribbean Sea in center of sheet and flags of sixteen Caribbean nations in margins. | Logo of 2007 Cricket World Cup near upper right corner of sheet. Small turtle on the Coat-of-Arms which appears on the Cayman Is. flag. | ||||||||
| SC | 849 | Various | 26 May 10 | Dermochelys coriacea | Pane of ten se-tenant stamps issued for 2010 Festival of Stamps / United Nations International Year of Biodiversity. Turtle on one stamp. | This is Pane 2 of two similar panes of ten issued on this date. This sheet was previously listed on this site as SG MS 1158. Issue date has also been reported as 10 May 2010. | ||||||||
| SC | 849 | g | $4.50 | 26 May 10 | Dermochelys coriacea | Individual stamp w/ turtle from SC #849. Turtle on beach facing toward camera. | This stamp was previously listed on this site as SG MS 1158 var. Issue date has also been repoted as 10 May 2010. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70p | 2011 | Four Sea Turtles | S/S of four stamps w/ a sea turtle on each. Additional sea turtles in sheet margin. Sheet inscribed "Turtles". | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner of each stamp. | ||||||||||
| 70p | 2011 | Dermochelys coriacea | One individual swimming right. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 70p | 2011 | Caretta caretta | One individual swimming up and left. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 70p | 2011 | Lepidochelys olivacea | One individual on beach, facing right w/ head and neck laying on sand. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 70p | 2011 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Dorsal view of one individual swimming left. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 45p | 2011 | Various Sea Turtles | S/S of six stamps, each w/ a sea turtle. Bottom margin of sheet inscribed "Turtles". | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner of each stamp. | ||||||||||
| 45p | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual on beach, facing right, w/ head raised. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 45p | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | One individual facing left and slightly away from viewer. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 45p | 2011 | Caretta caretta | One individual, underwater, facing left. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 45p | 2011 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult male near sea floor, swimming up and right. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 45p | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | One individual on beach in very shallow water facing directly toward viewer. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| 45p | 2011 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left w/ foreflippers in raised position. | Profile of Queen Elizabeth II in upper right corner. | ||||||||||
| SC | 592 | 35p | 10 Feb 97 | Archelon sp. | Se-tenant block of four w/ Archelon on one stamp. Sheet inscribed "Atlantic Marine Fauna of the Cretaceous". | Date has also been reported as 02 Feb 97. | ||||||||
| SC | 592 | a | 35p | 10 Feb 97 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp w/ two turtles from Scott Tristan da Cunha 592. | Date has also been reported as 02 Feb 97. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 961 | 250m | 28 Aug 89 | Testudo graeca | ||||||||||
| SC | 1196 | 250m | 22 Sep 99 | Caretta caretta | Adult underwater, swimming left. | Inscribed "Tortue de Mer". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2456 | 700l | 16 Nov 89 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 2457 | 1000l | 16 Nov 89 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 2457 | a | See * | 16 Nov 89 | C. caretta & C. mydas | Mini sheet containing Turkey #2456 and Turkey #2457. | * Denominations of the turtle stamps are 700l and 1000l. | |||||||
| SC | 2694 | Various | 18 Apr 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sheetlet of four stamps issued for International Year of the Oceans. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 2694 | a | 50,000l | 18 Apr 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Turkey 2694. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 327 | 1000tl | 1992 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 328 | 1500tl | 1992 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 328 | a | See * | 1992 | C. mydas & C. caretta | Mini sheet w/ two each of the 1992 sea turtle stamps. | * Denominations are 1000tl and 1500tl. | |||||||
| SC | 539 | 250,000l | 27 Mar 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Sea turtle swimming towards right, underwater. | From a set of four underwater scenes issued to promote tourism. | ||||||||
| SC | 590 | 50YKr | 15 Feb 05 | Cartoon Turtle | Map of Cyprus and cartoon turtle wearing academic regalia (cap and gown). | "www.studyinnorthcyprus.org" inscribed in bold letters across bottom of stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 708 | 2 liras | 18 Apr 11 | Caretta caretta | Apostolos Andreas monastery w/ small turtle in lower left corner of stamp. | From Tourism set of four stamps. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.00m | 1999 | Geochelone elephantopus | Sheet of nine 75m stamps which form a map of the world. Dozens of animals are shown on the sheet. Design identical to St. Thomas & Prince, Scott 1221. | Tortoise is off the coast of South America and is in the margin of the sheet, not on the stamps. | ||||||||||
| 120M | 2000 | Pokeman Character | S/S of nine stamps. Stamp in lower right corner depicts a character riding "Squirtle". | This is a Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| 120M | 2000 | Pokeman Character | Single stamp depicting "Squirtle" from s/s of nine issued in 2000. | This is a Cinderella item. | ||||||||||
| SC | 48 | 20m | 11 Dec 94 | Testudo horsfieldi | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 98 | 2sh | 14 Dec 48 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two tiny turtles near bottom. | |||||||||
| SC | 99 | 5sh | 14 Dec 48 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two tiny turtles near bottom. | |||||||||
| SC | 100 | 10sh | 14 Dec 48 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Two tiny turtles near bottom. | |||||||||
| SC | 381 | 20c | 17 May 79 | Chelonia mydas | Date also reported as 29 May 79. | |||||||||
| SC | 385 | $2 | 17 May 79 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ turtle in margin. | Date also reported as 29 May 79. | ||||||||
| SC | 402 | 2c | 02 Nov 79 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Walt Disney's Goofy wearing cowboy boots and hat, riding a sea turtle underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 1120 | 50c | 23 Jan 95 | Archelon sp. | Pane of 12 se-tenant stamps forming a unified design. Archelon appears on one, and Henodus, a turtle look-alike, appears on another (See Appendix III). | Issued for PhilaKorea 94. Archelon was a huge, prehistoric sea turtle. | ||||||||
| SC | 1120 | d | 50c | 1995 | Archelon sp. | Single stamp w/ Archelon from Turks and Caicios Scott 1120. | Issued for PhilaKorea 94. Archelon was a huge, prehistoric sea turtle. | |||||||
| SC | 1194 | 60c | 13 May 96 | Ship: "Land Tortoise" | Discovery of the sunken ship "Land Tortoise", scuttled in 1758 in Lake George, NY. | Sheet of nine stamps; "Land Tortoise" on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1194 | h | 60c | 13 May 96 | Ship: Land Tortoise | Discovery of the sunken ship "Land Tortoise", scuttled in 1758 in Lake George, NY. | Single stamp from Scott Turks & Caicos 1194. | |||||||
| SC | 1334 | 50c | 21 May 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane 1 of two panes of six se-tenant 50c stamps each, issued this date, all depicting whales. This pane has a juvenile sea turtle overlapping two of the stamps and the bottom selvedge. | Stamp in "e" position has turtle's head, stamp in "f" position has carapace. | ||||||||
| SC | 1334 | e | 50c | 21 May 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Head of juvenile turtle on one stamp from Scott Turks & Caicos #1334. | ||||||||
| SC | 1334 | f | 50c | 21 May 01 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Carapace of juvenile turtle on one stamp from Scott Turks & Caicos #1334. | ||||||||
| SC | 1372 | 60c | 15 Jul 02 | Chelonia mydas | Year of Eco-Tourism sheet of six 60c values. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1372 | f | 60c | 15 Jul 02 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Turks and Caicos #1372. | ||||||||
| SC | 1449 | 60c | 01 Jun 06 | Chelonia mydas | Photo of sea turtle on stamp from set of five. Inscribed "3rd Place - Mr. Mike Nebel - Sea Turtle". | Similar to Scott Turks and Caicos #1452c but w/ a thin "shadow" frame at bottom of stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1452 | Various | 01 Jun 06 | Chelonia mydas | S/S of five stamps w/ turtle on one. Images from underwater photography contest. | Upper selvedge inscribed "Underwater World" in large blue letters. | ||||||||
| SC | 1452 | c | 60c | 01 Jun 06 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Turks and Caicos #1452. | Stamp inscribed "3rd Place - Mr. Mike Nebel, 'Sea Turtle'. Similar to Scott Turks and Caicos #1449 but w/ thick "shadow" frame at bottom of stamp. | |||||||
| SG | SB | 5 | 20c | 01 Dec 81 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet of twenty 20c stamps (two each of SC 506 a thru j) w/ various objects on the booklet cover, including a sea turtle. | No turtles on stamps inside booklet. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See TANNU TUVA | ||||||||||||||
| See Tannu Tuva (Touva) | ||||||||||||||
| 35 | 2007? | Plush Stuffed Toy Turtle | Small sheet of one stamp plus one label. Bear and humans on stamp, teddy bear and turtle on label. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "Over the Hedge". | ||||||||||
| 35 | 2007? | Plush Stuffed Toy Turtle | Small sheet of one stamp plus one label. Turtle and other toy animals on stamp, opossum(?) on label. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "Over the Hedge". | ||||||||||
| 35 | 2007? | Plush Stuffed Toy Turtle | Small sheet of one stamp plus one label. Skunk on stamp, turtle on label. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "Over the Hedge". | ||||||||||
| 35 | 2007? | Plush Stuffed Toy Turtle | Small sheet of one stamp plus one label. Stamp shows front view of turtle w/ head withdrawn and wide eyes peering out. Label shows toy turtle in upright position. | Top margin of sheet inscribed "Over the Hedge". | ||||||||||
| None | 2000 | Unidentified Tortoise | Small Cinderella sheet w/ one stamp depicting a raccoon and two cactus plants. Sheet margin depicts many other cacti and numerous animals, not all of which are desert dwellers despite the fact that it is supposed to be a desert scene. | The anterior half of a chelonian appears along the right margin of the sheet but curiously, it appears more like a sea turtle than a tortoise. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 22 | 35c | 21 Apr 76 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle is shown on $1 coin of Tuvalu and also in color below the coin. | |||||||||
| SC | 23 | 1c | 01 Jul 76 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 58 | 1c | Sept 1977 | Dermochelys coriacea | The stamp is the same as Scott Tuvalu #23 except that it is unwatermarked. | |||||||||
| SC | 570 | 40c | 31 May 91 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 572 | 60c | 31 May 91 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 641 | $1.50 | 29 Jun 93 | Chelonia mydas | From four-value marine life set. | |||||||||
| SC | 757 | 40c | 25 Nov 97 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Hunters in canoe w/ sea turtle diving in foreground. | Inscribed "Turtle Hunting". | ||||||||
| SC | 820 | 90c | 08 Mar 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Marine Life s/s of six 90c values. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 820 | f | 90c | 08 Mar 00 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tuvalu 820. | ||||||||
| SC | 821 | 90c | 08 Mar 00 | Dermochelys coriacea | Marine Life s/s of six 90c values. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 821 | f | 90c | 08 Mar 00 | Dermochelys coriacea | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Tuvalu 821. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.300/- | 2012? | Stylized Tortoise | S/S of one stamp w/ two snakes on stamp. Sheet margin w/ chameleon, tortoise and two additional snakes. | No turtles on stamps; in sheet margin only. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Reptiles". | ||||||||||
| Various | 2012? | Stigmochelys pardalis | S/S of four stamps depicting a chameleon, a snake, a tortoise and a crocodilian. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Reptiles". Additional chameleon in sheet margin. | ||||||||||
| 3,400/- | 2012? | Geochelone pardalis | One individual facing right. | From s/s of four stamps with a chameleon, a snake, a tortoise and a crocodilian. | ||||||||||
| SC | 176 | 50c | 26 Sep 77 | Malacochersus tornieri | ||||||||||
| SC | 1336 | 700/- | 21 Aug 95 | Kinixys belliana | Issue date was first announced as April 1995. | |||||||||
| SC | 1340 | 3,000/- | 21 Aug 95 | Geochelone pardalis | Issue date was first announced as April 1995. | Old name, Testudo pardalis, used by stamp issuing agency. | ||||||||
| SC | 1552 | 700/- | 21 Apr 98 | Kinixys belliana | Image on stamp is very similar to Uganda Scott 1336 but stamp is only about half the size. | Genus name is misspelled "Kinxys" on stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 1596 | 500/ | 15 Mar 99 | Caretta caretta | Sheetlet of nine stamps w/ turtle on one. Issued for International Year of the Ocean. | Date also reported as 19 Mar 99, but "1998" inscribed in selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 1596 | g | 500/ | 15 Mar 99 | Caretta caretta | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Uganda 1596. | Date also reported as 19 Mar 99. | |||||||
| SC | 1713 | 3500sh | 01 Aug 01 | Stylized Turtles | S/S (one stamp) depicting four oriental ladies. Turtles are on the design of the robe of the lady in the middle and are all mino-game or mino-kame, with flowing filamentous algae on rear of shells. | Both the stamp and the margin of the sheet have the logo for the "International Stamp Exhibition PHILANIPPON '01 Tokyo". | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See KENYA, UGANDA, TANZANIA | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 1994 | Proganochelys sp. | Large turtle o/p'd in black on a block of four old stamps from the Soviet Union. The old stamps that were o/p'd are Scott Russia #5726. | Proganochelys is an extinct genus from the Triassic. The image in the o/p is taken from an illustration by a Czech artist named Burian. | ||||||||||
| Various | 2011? | Four Different Species | Sheet of twelve different Cinderella stamps w/ three species of turtles and four denominations. Each turtle appears in a circle in the center of the stamp | Margins of sheet contain 28 coats-of-arms (not all different). Local Express Mail stamps from Vinnitsa oblast (province). | ||||||||||
| 5h | 2011? | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming right in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) light greenish orange. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 5h | 2011? | Chelonoides nigra | One individual facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) light yellow green. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 5h | 2011? | Macrochelys temminckii | One individual facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) medium blue. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 7.5h | 2011? | Macrochelys temminckii | One individul facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) bright lavender. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 7.5h | 2011? | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming right in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) mustard. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 7.5r | 2011? | Chelonoides nigra | One individual facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) brownish gray. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 10h | 2011? | Chelonoidis nigra | One individual facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) is medium green. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 10h | 2011? | Macrochelys temminickii | One individual facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) is medium blue. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 10h | 2011? | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming right in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) is medium orange. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 15h | 2011? | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming right in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) is medium brown. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 15h | 2011? | Chelonoidis nigra | One individual facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) is brownish orange. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| 15h | 2011? | Macrochelys temminickii | One individual facing viewer in circle in center of stamp. | Background color of stamp (outside of circle) is rose. From Cinderella sheet of twelve. | ||||||||||
| SC | 811 | Various | 28 Dec 10 | Emys orbicularis | S/S of four stamps which, together w/ the margins and gutters, form a continuous forest scene. Each stamp has a different animal (butterfly, bird, otter and turtle). | Stamps depict fauna of Sviati Hory National Park. | ||||||||
| SC | 811 | d | 2.00h | 28 Dec 10 | Emys orbicularis | Individual stamp w/ turtle from SC Ukraine #811 - shows turtle on land, facing left. | Writing on stamp is in the Cyrillic alphabet except for "Ukraina 2010" and the scientific name of the turtle, in extremely small print. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK | 721 | 1r | 1972 | Testudo graeca | This is an airmail stamp w/ a 3-dimensional picture. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 31 Dec 05 | Turtle Shell Object | S/S containing five stamps in a vertical column, depicting various pearl diving tools. On the left of the sheet is a photo of divers in the water, next to a boat. | The top stamp in the column of five is identical to Scott United Arab Emirates #824 except it has one-half of a "pearl" affixed to the lower left corner, as do the other four stamps on the S/S. This sheet was produced in extremely limited numbers. | ||||||||||
| 50f | 21 Dec 05 | Turtle Shell Object | Individual stamp w/ nose clip from "Pearl Diving Tools" s/s w/ one-half of a "pearl" affixed to lower left corner. | Identical to Scott United Arab Emirates #824 except for one-half of a pearl affixed to lower left corner of stamp. | ||||||||||
| 1d | 30 Nov 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Pane of ten 1d stamps showing various animals. | Bu Tinah Island / Seven New Wonders of Nature Finalist. Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||||
| 1d | 30 Nov 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Individual stamp w/ turtle from pane of ten issued this date. | Shows one individual swimming left. Inscribed "Bu Tinah Island". | ||||||||||
| 15d | 30 Nov 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | S/S of one stamp. Depicts large sea turtle swimming left plus various other animals. | Inscribed "Bu Tinah Island". | ||||||||||
| SC | 654 | 150fils | 15 Dec 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in child's painting. | Date also reported as 13 Dec 99. Stamp was formerly listed in this web site as YV #615. | ||||||||
| SC | 824 | 50f | 21 Dec 05 | Turtle Shell Object | Photo of man wearing a F'ttam, a nose clip worn by pearl divers. It is made from turtle shell or goat horn. It is unknown which material was used in the clip pictured on the stamp. | Inscribed "Pearl Diving Tools" in lower left corner and "F'ttam" near right margin. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 153 | 1.40fr | 30 Jan 87 | Sculpted Tortoises | Celestial (Armillary) sphere w/ UN building in background. Tortoises are very small and hard to discern. | See Scott United Nations (Geneva) #451 for further discussion of this sphere and the tortoises supporting it. | ||||||||
| SC | 347 | 1.10fr | 21 Sep 99 | Sculpted Tortoises | The Celestial (Armillary) sphere in front of the U.N. building in Geneva. | See Scott United Nations (Geneva) #451 for further discussion of this sphere and the tortoises supporting it. | ||||||||
| SC | 369 | 0.90fs | 01 Feb 01 | Geochelone elephantopus | From set of four endangered species stamps. | From the 9th set of stamps in the UN's Endangered Species Series. | ||||||||
| SC | 370 | a | 0.90fs | 01 Feb 01 | Geochelone elephantopus | Se-tenant block of four (all endangered species) w/ two tortoises on one. | From the 9th set of stamps in the UN's Endangered Species Series. | |||||||
| SC | 451 | 1.30f | 03 Feb 06 | Sculpted Tortoises | Celestial sphere, a sculpture by artist Paul Manship at the UN headquarters in Geneva. The sphere is supported by four tortoises that are difficult to discern on the stamp because the image is a hologram and therefore not sharp. Pictures of the sphere from other sources clearly show that the small figures are tortoises. | Stamp inscribed "Salutations des Nations Unies". UN symbol in upper left corner. Pictures of the sphere from other sources (e.g. - www.celestialsphere.ch) clearly show that the small figures are tortoises. | ||||||||
| SC | 464 | 0.85 | 05 Oct 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of eight stamps, each w/ the flag and a coin of a different nation. | The stamp representing Cape Verde has a sea turtle on the coin which is depicted on the stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 464 | c | 0.85 | 05 Oct 06 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp representing Cape Verde from flag and coin sheet. The coin depicted on the stamp has a sea turtle on it. | The coin depicted on the stamp is a 1 Escudo brass-plated steel coin from Cape Verde (Krause-Mishler #27). | |||||||
| SC | 474 | 0.20 ONU | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Souvenir booklet containing one #474i. | Color bar at bottom of each stamp is yellow, orange and red. | ||||||||
| SC | 474 | c | 0.20 Onu | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp from #474i. Gold figure in lower left corner is a highly stylized bird w/ its tail curved forward over its head. | Color bar at bottom of stamp is yellow, orange and red. | |||||||
| SC | 474 | i | 0.20 ONU | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Booklet pane of four #474c. | Color bar at bottom of each stamp is yellow, orange and red. | |||||||
| SC | 510 | 1.00fs | 02 Oct 09 | Turtles on Sculpture | Small turtles form the base (or feet) of a sculpture called the "Armillary Sphere". | Issued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.N. Postal Administration in Geneva. Date also reported as 1 Nov 09. | ||||||||
| SC | 510 | a | Various | 02 Oct 09 | Turtles on Sculpture | Vertical sheet of five stamps, including one Scott #510. No marginal illustrations or inscriptions on sheet. | Date also reported as 1 Nov 09. | |||||||
| SC | 510 | var. | Various | 02 Oct 09 | Turtles on Sculpture | Sheet of twenty stamps issued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.N. Postal Authority in Geneva. Contains two Scott #510. | Small turtles form the base (or feet) of a sculpture called the "Armillary Sphere". Scott mentions this sheet and lists a value but does not assign a number. Date also reported as 01 Nov 09. | |||||||
| SC | 519 | Fs0.85 | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of four stamps w/ a turtle on one, swimming toward viewer. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Une Planete - Un Ocean". | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | ||||||||
| SC | 519 | a | Fs0.85 | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Individual stamp w/ turtles from #519. One of the turtles at very top of stamp, mostly in sheet margin. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | |||||||
| SC | 520 | Fs 1.00 | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of four stamps w/ tiny turtle in margin. Upper margin inscribed "Une Planete - Un Ocean". No turtles on stamps. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | Various | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Souvenir booklet containing all six mini sheets issued by U.N. New York, U.N. Geneva and U.N. Vienna on 6 May 2010 but w. denoms changed to Swiss currency and w/ different backgrounds. | |||||||||
| SC | 521 | a | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003a. | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | b | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003b. | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | d | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003d. | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | i | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to Geneva #519a. | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | n | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1004a. | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | p | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1004d. | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | s | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to Vienna #472c. | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | y | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (521a - 521d). | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | aa | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (521i - 521l). | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | ab | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (521m - 521p). | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| SC | 521 | ac | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (521q - 521t). | From booklet #521. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 603 | 29c | 13 Mar 92 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming among other sea animals. | |||||||||
| SC | 604 | a | 29c | 13 Mar 92 | Chelonia mydas | Pair of stamps: Scott #603 and #604. | Turtle on #603 only. | |||||||
| SC | 734 | 32c | 20 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of twelve stamps w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "International Year of the Ocean". | ||||||||
| SC | 734 | a | 32c | 20 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott United Nations 734. | ||||||||
| SC | 777 | 33c | 30 May 00 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Painting entitled "Crawling Toward the Millennium" by Sam Yeates. Inscribed "Our World 2000". | Date also reported as 1 May 2000. | ||||||||
| SC | 941 | 41c | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp from #941a. Photo of tortoise facing left and highly stylized running monkey in lower left corner. Color bar at bottom of stamp is blue and purple. | Stamp inscribed "World Heritage - South America". | ||||||||
| SC | 941 | a | 41c | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Booklet pane of four #941. Gold figure in lower left corner is a highly stylized running monkey. | Color bar at bottom of stamp is blue and purple. | |||||||
| SC | 943 | 41c | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Souvenir booklet containing one #941a. Gold figure in lower left corner of each stamp is a highly stylized running monkey. | Color bar at bottom of each stamp is blue and purple. | ||||||||
| SC | 1003 | 44c | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Mini sheet of four stamps w/ turtles on three of them. Turtles extend partly onto margin of sheet. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "One Planet - One Ocean". | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | ||||||||
| SC | 1003 | a | 44c | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Depicts a semi-ventral view of a turtle whose head extends onto the sheet margin. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | |||||||
| SC | 1003 | b | 44c | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | End of turtle's flipper, extending up from stamp below. | ||||||||
| SC | 1003 | d | 44c | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Head and anterior portion of turtle w/ posterior part of body extending onto sheet margin. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | |||||||
| SC | 1004 | 98c | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of four stamps w/ turtle's head on one and turtle's plastron on another. Upper margin of sheet and stamp inscribed "One Planet - One Ocean". | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | ||||||||
| SC | 1004 | b | 98c | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle's head from #1004. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | |||||||
| SC | 1004 | d | 98c | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ anterior half of turtle's body from #1004. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | |||||||
| SC | 1005 | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Souvenir booklet containing all six mini sheets issued by U.N. New York, U.N. Geneva and U.N. Vienna on 6 May 2010 but w/ denoms changed to U.S. currency and w/ different backgrounds. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1005 | a | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Similar to N.Y. #1003a. | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | b | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003b. | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | d | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003d. | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | i | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Similar to Geneva #519a. | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | n | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1004b. | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | p | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1004d. | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | s | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to Vienna #472c. | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | y | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (1005a - 1005d). | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | aa | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (1005i - 1005l). | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | ab | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (1005m - 1005p). | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| SC | 1005 | ac | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (1005q - 1005t). | From booklet #1005. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 235 | 7s | 13 Mar 98 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott United Nations (Vienna) 238a. | |||||||||
| SC | 238 | a | 7s | 13 Mar 98 | Chelonia mydas | Four identical se-tenant blocks of four stamps each on a single sheet. (Total of 16 stamps). | Turtle on one stamp in each block of four (total of four turtle stamps on sheet). Siloutte of turtle on selvedge. | |||||||
| SC | 239 | 3.50s | 20 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of twelve stamps w/ turtle on one. | Inscribed "Internationales Jahr des Ozeans". | ||||||||
| SC | 239 | i | 3.50s | 20 May 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott United Nations (Vienna) 239. | ||||||||
| SC | 402 | 0.30e | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Souvenir booklet containing one #402l (L). Gold figure in lower left corner is a highly stylized, standing, stork-like bird. | Color bar at bottom of each stamp is light green and dark green. | ||||||||
| SC | 402 | f | 0.30e | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Individual stamp from #402l (L). Gold figure in bottom left corner is a highly stylized standing, stork-like bird. | Color bar at bottom of stamp is light green and dark green. | |||||||
| SC | 402 | l(L) | 0.30e | 09 Aug 07 | Geochelone elephantopus | Booklet pane of four stamps from #402. Gold figure in lower left corner is a highly stylized, standing, stork-like bird. | Color bar at bottom of stamp is light and dark green. | |||||||
| SC | 471 | 0.55eu | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of four stamps w/ a turtle in sheet margin swimming directly toward viewer. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Ein Planet - Ein Ozean". No turtles on stamps. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). No turtles on stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 472 | 0.65eu | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Mini sheet of four stamps w/ a turtle on one stamp and two additional turtles in sheet margin. Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Ein Planet - Ein Ozean". | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | ||||||||
| SC | 472 | c | 0.65eu | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Individual stamp w/ turtle from #472. | Issued for 50th anniversary of the International Oceanographic Commission (IOC). | |||||||
| SC | 473 | Various | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Souvenir booklet containing all six mini sheets issued by U.N. New York, U.N. Geneva and U.N. Vienna on 6 May 2010 but w/ denoms changed to Austrian currency and w/ different backgrounds. | |||||||||
| SC | 473 | a | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003a. | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | b | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003b. | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | d | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1003d. | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | i | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to Geneva #519a. | From booklet #519a. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | n | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1004b. | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | p | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to N.Y. #1004d. | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | s | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Similar to Vienna #472c. | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | y | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (473a - 473d). | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | aa | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (473i - 473l). | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | ab | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (473m - 473p). | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| SC | 473 | ac | 06 May 10 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Booklet pane of four (473q - 473t). | From booklet #473. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 2004-05 | Various | Personalized stamps w/ seven different denominations, made w/ customer-supplied photographs on them. At least thirty different personal stamps have been produced w/ pictures of turtles. Some of these stamps have only minor differences. | See Appendix VI for images of some representative stamps in this category. | ||||||||||
| Forever | 01 Jun 12 | Cartoon Sea Turtle | Nemo (a fish) and Squirt (a young sea turtle) from Disney-Pixar movie "Finding Nemo". | At least three different release dates were announced for this stamp but 1 June 2012 is the actual one. | ||||||||||
| SC | 2086 | 20c | 11 May 84 | Chrysemys picta dorsalis | A very small turtle, on the stump, under the heron's tail. | |||||||||
| SC | 2326 | 22c | 13 Jun 87 | Terrapene carolina | ||||||||||
| SC | 3136 | 32c | 01 May 97 | Glyptops sp./ Trionyx sp. | Single sheet of 15 stamps forming two separate prehistoric panoramas, one from the Jurassic and one from the Cretaceous. Both turtles are in margin of sheet, not on stamps. | Glyptops is in the Jurassic panorama and Trionyx is in the Cretaceous panorama. | ||||||||
| SC | 3293 | 33c | 06 Apr 99 | Gopherus morafkai | Pane of ten self-adhesive stamps which, w/ the selvedge, form a continuous desert scene. Tortoise on one stamp only. | The tortoise on this pane was previously listed on this site as G. agassizii but the population of desert tortoises in the Sonoran Desert was recently referred to a new species: G. morafkai. | ||||||||
| SC | 3293 | b | 33c | 06 Apr 99 | Gopherus morafkai | Individual stamp w/ tortoise from Scott United States 3293. | The tortoise on this stamp was previously listed on this site as G. agassizii but the population of desert tortoises in the Sonoran Desert was recently referred to a new species: G. morafkai. | |||||||
| SC | 3611 | $0.34 | 26 Apr 02 | Gopherus polyphemus | Sheet of ten self adhesives forming part of a scene in a longleaf pine forest in the Southeastern U.S. Turtle on one stamp only. | Sheet inscribed "Longleaf Pine Forest" and "Nature of America". | ||||||||
| SC | 3611 | g | $0.34 | 26 Apr 02 | Gopherus polyphemus | Single stamp w/ tortoise from sheet of ten. | Also depicts a gray fox. | |||||||
| SC | 3659 | 37c | 19 Aug 02 | Word "Turtle" | Protrait of Ogden Nash, U.S. poet, w/ several of his poems printed in background. One poem contains the word "turtle". | No picture of turtle, just the word. | ||||||||
| SC | 3818 | 37c | 07 Oct 03 | Terrapene ornata | Semi-dorsal view of turtle facing right. Background plain white w/ name of turtle in upper left corner and denom. in lower right. | Self-adhesive. From sheet of 20 reptiles and amphibians. | ||||||||
| SC | 3818 | a | 37c | 07 Oct 03 | Terrapene ornata | Vertical strip of five different stamps including Scott United States #3818. | The other four stamps in the strip are a snake, a salamander, a lizard, and a frog. | |||||||
| SC | 3831 | 37c | 02 Jan 04 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of ten 37c stamps depicting life on a Pacific coral reef. Turtle on one stamp only. | Upper selvedge inscribed "Pacific Coral Reef". Bottom selvedge inscribed "Nature of America". | ||||||||
| SC | 3831 | e | 37c | 02 Jan 04 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Pacific Coral Reef sheet. | Adult swimming right underwater. | |||||||
| SC | ** | ** | 2008 | Chelonia mydas | Turtle swimming up and to right. "Hawksbill Turtle" inscribed vertically in left selvedge but George Balazs has positively identified the turtle as a green, not a hawksbill. A serial number and "Stamps.com" inscribed vertically in right selvedge. ** Scott has assigned a number of 1CVP83 and a denom of 42c to this stamp although various denoms can be printed on it. | These labels, without denominations, were sold by a private licensee of the United States Postal Service. The buyer then printed whatever denomination he or she required plus a bar-code-like design on the label, using his or her own computer and software purchased from the same licensee. This o/p'd label then became a stamp, legal for use as postage. | ||||||||
| SC | B | 4 | * | 20 Sep 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Pane of twenty identical stamps depicting the head of an Amur Tiger Cub. A silhouette of a sea turtle appears in the lower margin of the pane. | * This is a semi-postal stamp without a numerical denomination. It is inscribed "First-Class +". It sold on the first day of issue for 44c plus an 11c surtax to benefit endangered animals. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See YAFA, UPPER | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 1994 | Unidentified Tortoise | Se-tenant block of three Cinderella stamps plus a label, o/p on a block of four Russia Scott 5981. The Ural o/p's are all different; three are waterlily designs with denoms of 400, 600, and 1000; the fourth is a label w/ no denom, but a large tortoise o/p which almost completely obliterates the original design on the Russian stamp. | There are no turtles on the original Russian stamps or on the three Ural o/p's which have denominations; only on the o/p label. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Unknown | Turtle on Parade Float | Aerogramme inscribed "Museo del Carnaval" w/ scenes of revelers. Lower left corner shows a float in a parade with a very large figure of a turtle at the front. | Upper right corner has a small circle w/ an airplane in the center and the inscription "Aerograma Internacional - Port Paye" around the perimeter. | ||||||||||
| SC | 1713 | 6p | 26 Mar 98 | Testudinites sellowi | Se-tenant block of four stamps depicting fossils. | Turtle on one stamp only. | ||||||||
| SC | 1713 | a | 6p | 26 Mar 98 | Testudinites sellowi | An extinct species. | Fossil first discovered in 1830. | |||||||
| SC | 1893 | $11 | 15 Feb 01 | See Comment Column | Se-tenant block of four depicting two frogs and two turtles. | One Acanththochelys (=Platemys) spixii and one Phrynops hillarii. | ||||||||
| SC | 1893 | b | $11 | 15 Feb 01 | Acanthochelys spixii | One individual facing left. | Scientific name is Platemys spixii according to some authorities. Iverson assigned this species to Acanthochelys in 1986, but this has not been universally accepted. | |||||||
| SC | 1893 | c | $11 | 15 Feb 01 | Phrynops hillarii | One individual facing right. | From Scott Uruguay #1893. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 103 | 20s | Dec 1995 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | s/s w/ one stamp. Turtle is in margin of sheet. | No turtle on stamp. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100f | 28 Sep 11 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Beach scene at Champagne Beach w/ line drawings of turtle hatchlings superimposed on scene in lower right corner. | Stamp inscribed "We bring the beach to you, now you come to us". | ||||||||||
| SC | 538 | 80v | 02 May 91 | Carved Wooden Turtle | ||||||||||
| SC | 577 | 55v | 15 Dec 92 | Dermochelys coriacea | ||||||||||
| SC | 578 | 65v | 15 Dec 92 | Caretta caretta | ||||||||||
| SC | 579 | 70v | 15 Dec 92 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 580 | 80v | 15 Dec 92 | Chelonia mydas | ||||||||||
| SC | 581 | 200v | 15 Dec 92 | Chelonia mydas | s/s w/ Chelonia mydas hatchlings. | |||||||||
| SC | 735 | a | Various | 19 Mar 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in selvedge of "Explorers" s/s. Similar to Scott Vanuatu #737a. | Issued for Australia '99 World Stamp Expo. | |||||||
| SC | 737 | a | Various | 02 Jul 99 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | "Explorers" s/s similar to Scott Vanuatu 735a, but w/ different stamps. Small turtle in selvedge. | Issued for PhilexFrance "99. This stamp was formerly listed by Scott as #734b. | |||||||
| SC | 792 | B | 110v | 28 Nov 01 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Sand drawing of sea turtle and man standing in canoe. | Formerly listed by Scott as #792c. | |||||||
| SC | 792 | Cd | Various | 28 Nov 01 | Stylized Sea Turtle | Horizontal strip of four stamps plus one central label. All stamps depict sand drawings. | Sand drawing of sea turtle on one stamp only. Strip formerly listed by Scott as #792. | |||||||
| SC | 798 | Various | 30 Jan 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtles | Sheet of five stamps (three horiz. & two vert.) w/ boy feeding young turtles in lower right selvedge. No turtles on stamps. | Inscribed "Eco-Tourism Vanuatu". U.N. Year of Eco-Tourism emblem in upper left selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 834 | 80v | 23 Jul 03 | Carved Sea Turtle | Thatching w/ leaves of Natanggura palm (Metroxxylon warburgii) plus small carved turtle in lower corner of stamp. | Linn's Stamp News (21 July 2003, pg. 58) states that the turtle is woven but it is actually carved from the nut of the Natanggura palm. | ||||||||
| SC | 862 | 35v | 24 Nov 04 | Chelonia mydas | Pane of twelve se-tenant 35v stamps, all depicting sea life. | Inscribed "Underwater Paradise". | ||||||||
| SC | 862 | d | 35v | 24 Nov 04 | Chelonia mydas | Photo of adult swimming to left, over coral. | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Vanuatu #862. | |||||||
| SC | 868 | Various | 02 Mar 05 | Dermochelys coriacea | S/S of four se-tenant stamps w/ continuous design of Lapita People on beach. | Turtle spans two of the stamps (a & b). | ||||||||
| SC | 868 | a | 50v | 02 Mar 05 | Dermochelys coriacea | Body of turtle on beach, facing right. | From Scott Vanuatu #868. | |||||||
| SC | 868 | b | 70v | 02 Mar 05 | Dermochelys coriacea | Head of turtle, facing right. | From Scott Vanuatu #868. | |||||||
| SC | 978 | 200v | 02 Sep 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Triptych of two stamps and a central label w/ two tortoises on one stamp and a tortoise on the central label. | Issued for 200th birth anniversary of Charles Darwin. | ||||||||
| SC | 978 | a | 200v | 02 Sep 09 | Geochelone elephantopus | Single stamp w/ two tortoises from Scott Vanuatu #987. | Issued for 200th birth anniversary of Charles Darwin. | |||||||
| SC | 1002 | 100 | 26 Jan 11 | C. mydas & E. imbricata | Strip of four stamps plus one central label. Chelonia mydas on two stamps and Eretmochelys imbricata on two stamps. Hatchling sea turtles on label. | Each stamp w/ a blue vertical strip along one margin that is inscribed "International Post". Strip formerly listed on this site as MI 1438 var. | ||||||||
| SC | 1002 | a | 100 | 26 Jan 11 | Chelonia mydas | Anterior half of turtle facing right. Another small turtle in upper right corner. | Blue vertical strip on left margin of stamp inscribed "International Post". Stamp formerly listed on this site as MI 1435. | |||||||
| SC | 1002 | b | 100 | 26 Jan 11 | Chelonia mydas | One individual swimming left plus another small turtle in upper right corner of stamp. | Blue vertical strip on right margin of stamp inscribed "International Post". Stamp formerly listed on this site as MI #1436. | |||||||
| SC | 1002 | c | 100 | 26 Jan 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming right. | Blue vertical strip on left margin of stamp inscribed "International Post". Stamp formerly listed on this site as MI 1437. | |||||||
| SC | 1002 | d | 100 | 26 Jan 11 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Anterior half of one individual swimming left plus smaller individual near upper margin. | Blue vertical strip on right margin of stamp inscribed "International Post". Stamp formerly listed on this site as MI 1438. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1041 | 500 | 23 Apr 97 | Stylized Turtle | Aristotle observing and describing animals. | From "Looking at the Classics" set. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1268 | 2.55b | 14 Oct 82 | Podocnemis expansa | ||||||||||
| SC | 1471 | 12b | 29 May 92 | G. carbonaria & P. expan. | A curious sheet, containing two each of Scott Venezuela 1471a, 1471b, 1471c, and 1471d, plus two WWF labels. There are extensive notes on the margins of the sheet, including notes about Podocnemis unifilis and Chelonia mydas, despite the fact that neither of these species appear on the stamps or anywhere on the sheet. | The species appearing on this sheet (whose names are abbreviated under the "Turtle" column at the left), are Geochelone carbonaria and Podocnemis expansa. The Scott number (#1471) appearing here is actually the number of the block of four. Scott does not list the sheet of eight herein described. | ||||||||
| SC | 1471 | a | 12b | 29 May 92 | Geochelone carbonaria | Side view, facing left. | ||||||||
| SC | 1471 | b | 12b | 29 May 92 | Geochelone carbonaria | Three-quarter view, facing slightly to the right. | ||||||||
| SC | 1471 | c | 12b | 29 May 92 | Podocnemis expansa | On land, facing left. | ||||||||
| SC | 1471 | d | 12b | 29 May 92 | Podocnemis expansa | Underwater, facing right. | ||||||||
| SC | 1571 | 55b | 07 Aug 97 | Cartoon Tortoise | Pane of ten se-tenant stamps showing scenes from children's story, Uncle Jaguar and Uncle Rabbit. | Tortoise on two of the stamps. Reverse inscribed w/ children's story. | ||||||||
| SC | 1571 | c | 55b | 07 Aug 97 | Cartoon Tortoise | Single stamp from pane of ten, showing tortoise, jaguar & rabbit. | Reverse inscribed w/ part of children's story. | |||||||
| SC | 1571 | h | 55b | 07 Aug 97 | Cartoon Tortoise | Single stamp from pane of ten showing tortoise & rabbit. | Reverse inscribed w/ part of children's story. | |||||||
| SC | 1592 | Various | 31 Jul 98 | Chelonia mydas | Se-tenant sheet of ten stamps w/ turtles on two of them. | Each stamp inscribed "Expo '98 Lisboa". Formerly listed by Scott as #1586. | ||||||||
| SC | 1592 | a | 140Bs | 31 Jul 98 | Chelonia mydas | Adult nesting. | Inscribed "Expo '98 Lisboa". Formerly listed by Scott as #1586a. | |||||||
| SC | 1592 | c | 150Bs | 31 Jul 98 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Tiny hatchling at water's edge. | Inscribed "Expo '98 Lisboa". Formerly listed by Scott as #1586c. | |||||||
| SC | 1662 | Various | 06 Apr 06 | Geochelone carbonaria | S/S of ten stamps w/ a different mammal or reptile on each one. Two tortoises on one of the stamps. Much writing and several logos in margin. | Each stamp inscribed "Rescate de fauna Caruachi 2006" (Animals rescued during construction of Carauchi Hydroelectric Dam Project). | ||||||||
| SC | 1662 | d | 1000Bs | 06 Apr 06 | Geochelone carbonaria | Two tortoises facing right w/ bright red scales on head and forelegs. From Scott Venezuela #1662. | Stamp inscribed "Rescate de fauna Caruachi 2006" (Animals rescued during construction of Carauchi Hydroelectric Dam Project). | |||||||
| SC | 1685 | Various | 07 May 08 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Sheet of fourteen stamps, each depicting a Venezuelan coin or details from a Venezuelan banknote. Description of each coin or banknote in sheet margin. | One stamp has a woman's face and a turtle taken from a Venezuelan 20Bs banknote. | ||||||||
| SC | 1685 | l | 1.50Bs | 07 May 08 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Large turtle on left side of stamp, woman's face on right. " Luisa Caceres de Arismandi" inscribed under woman's portrait. "Detalle del billete de Bs. 20" inscribed along top margin of stamp. | Both the woman's face and the turtle are details taken from a Venezuelan 20Bs banknote. | |||||||
| 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". | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 415 | 12xu | 25 Feb 66 | Pelodiscus sinensis | Formerly listed as SG N430. | The date "1965" appears on the stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 416 | 12xu | 25 Feb 66 | Indotestudo elongata | Formerly listed as SG N432. | The date "1965" appears on the stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 418 | 40xu | 25 Feb 66 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Formerly listed as MI N434. | The date "1965" appears on the stamp. | ||||||||
| SC | 790 | 12xu | 25 Nov 75 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Formerly listed as SG N831. | "Dermochelys coriacea" appears on the stamp, but this is obviously incorrect. | ||||||||
| SC | 793 | 30xu | 25 Nov 75 | Platysternon megacephalum | Formerly listed as SG N834. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 27 | 30c | 20 Jul 55 | Stylized Tortoise | Tortoise from mythology. | |||||||||
| SC | 28 | 50c | 20 Jul 55 | Stylized Tortoise | Tortoise from mythology. | |||||||||
| SC | 29 | 1.50pi | 20 Jul 55 | Stylized Tortoise | Tortoise from mythology. | |||||||||
| SC | 248 | 1pi | 02 Dec 64 | Carved Stone Turtle | Small turtle forms base of statue. | |||||||||
| SC | 250 | A | 1pi | 1966 | Carved Stone Turtle | This stamp has the same design as Scott South Vietnam #248, but the stamp is much smaller. | The Scott catalog calls this a coil stamp, but some specimens, at least, have perfs on all four sides. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 348 | 22c | 10 Feb 79 | Eretmochelys imbricata | ||||||||||
| SC | 349 | a | 22c | 10 Feb 79 | Eretmochelys imbricata | s/s containing Scott Virgin Islands #348. | Erroneously identified as Scott Virgin Islands 348a on previous lists. | |||||||
| SC | 484 | 1c | 15 Jan 85 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Turtle is on a 1c V.I. coin, pictured on the stamp. | |||||||||
| SC | 489 | a | 1c | 15 Jan 85 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Mini sheet of six stamps, including Scott V.I. #484. | ||||||||
| SC | 627 | 60c | 15 Nov 88 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 630 | $2 | 15 Nov 88 | Dermochelys coriacea | s/s w/ one stamp. | Part of the turtle is on the stamp and part is in the selvedge. | ||||||||
| SC | 688 | 10c | 01 Mar 91 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in upper left corner. | |||||||||
| SC | 689 | 25c | 01 Mar 91 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in upper left corner. | |||||||||
| SC | 690 | 35c | 01 Mar 91 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in upper left corner. | |||||||||
| SC | 691 | $2 | 01 Mar 91 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Small turtle in upper left corner. | |||||||||
| SC | 1124 | 20c | 29 Mar 10 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up of turtle's head facing left. | From Coral Reefs set of five stamps | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95fr | 07 Mar 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of ten identical stamps. Each stamp shows SCUBA divers, fish, a turtle and coral. Background of sheet is an enlarged version of the picture appearing on each stamp. | Sheet margin inscribed "Taipei 2008", "La Plongee a Wallis et Futuna" and "Anee des recifs coralliens". | ||||||||||
| SC | 389 | 48fr | 15 Feb 90 | Carved Stone Turtle | Although this stamp is enscribed "Fossile de Tortue", it is not a fossil, but a highly stylized sculpture, in volcanic rock, of a turtle with algae on its carapace. | |||||||||
| SC | 496 | 62f | 18 Jun 97 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach. | |||||||||
| SC | 497 | 80f | 18 Jun 97 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming underwater. | |||||||||
| SC | 553 | 330f | 05 Jun 02 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Stylized turtle, bird, flower, palm tree, fruit. | Inscribed "Journee Mondiale de L'Environment". | ||||||||
| SC | 598 | Various | 31 Jan 05 | Stylized Turtle | S/S w/ four stamps (two 65f and two 75f). Turtle on one 65f stamp along w/ stylized bird, whale, etc. | Sheet inscribed "Contes et Legendes de Wallis et Futuna". | ||||||||
| SC | 598 | a | 65f | 31 Jan 05 | Stylized Turtle | Orange and blue, stylized sea turtle in nearly vertical position. | From Scott Wallis and Fatuna #598. | |||||||
| SC | 608 | 85f | 19 Aug 05 | Chelonia mydas | S/S die cut in the shape of a turtle swimming away from viewer. Has four 85f stamps which are the same as the four individual stamps issued this date. | Sheet inscribed "Tortues vertes a Wallis & Fatuna". Date also reported as 9 Aug 05 but probably incorretly. | ||||||||
| SC | 608 | a | 85f | 19 Aug 05 | Chelonia mydas | Adult on beach w/ head in water. | Makes a single panoramic scene w/ three other stamps issued this date. Date also reported as 9 Aug 05 but probably incorrectly. | |||||||
| SC | 608 | b | 85f | 19 Aug 05 | Chelonia mydas | Hatchling emerging from egg in foreground. Many hatchlings on beach in background. | Makes a single panoramic scene w/ three other stamps issued this date. Date also reported as 9 Aug 05 but probably incorrectly. | |||||||
| SC | 608 | c | 85f | 19 Aug 05 | Chelonia mydas | Close-up of head of adult facing right. | Makes a single panoramic scene w/ three other stamps issued this date. Date also reported as 9 Aug 05 but probably incorrectly. | |||||||
| SC | 608 | d | 85f | 19 Aug 05 | Chelonia mydas | Adult swimming left underwater. | Makes a single panoramic scene w/ three other stamps issued this date. Date also reported as 9 Aug 05 but probably incorrectly. | |||||||
| SC | 648 | 95fr | 07 Mar 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | SCUBA divers, fish, turtle and coral. Turtle in upper left corner of stamp. | Stamp inscribed "EvasionBleue" and "La Plongee a Wallis". | ||||||||
| SC | 652 | 190f | 14 Jun 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | Stamp w/ various fish, plus a turtle near right margin, swimming towards viewer. Inscribed "Annee Internationale de la Planete Terre". | Issued in sheets of ten stamps w/ an additional turtle on beach in right margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 653 | 200f | 14 Jun 08 | Unidentified Sea Turtle | S/S of one stamp w/ design similar to single stamp issued this date. Sheet is oval in shape w/ a flattened bottom. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "2008 Annee Internationale de la Planete Terre". Boat and other objects in lower margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | C | 197 | 350f | 06 Nov 97 | Chelonia mydas | Stamp-on-Stamp depicting map of the world and eleven stamps. | Depicts Scott Wallis & Fatuna 497, which has a turtle. | |||||||
| SC | C | 198 | 1000f | 06 Nov 97 | Chelonia mydas | Single, large, imperf. sheet that goes along w/ Wallis & Futuna #C197. It depicts two views of the earth, a winged statue, and twelve stamps, one of which is Wallis & Futuna #497 which has the turtle. | Sheet inscribed "4e Coupe du Monde des Timbres" and "Poste Aerienne 1997". | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | RD | 30 | $20 | 1966 | Unidentified Pleurodire | Revenue stamp w/ drawing of turtle as main design feature. Inscribed "Revenue Duty" and "Short Necked Tortoise". | At least one individual stamp is cancelled w/ the date "9 May 1966" and a bold letter "T". The "RD" prefix to the Barefoot number stands for Revenue Duty. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200ptas | 1994 | Archelon sp. | s/s w/ a single stamp. | Archelon is on the stamp, Mosasaurus is in the margin of the sheet. | ||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See SAMOA | ||||||||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 51 | A | 20 fils | 03 Nov 67 | Unidentified Turtle | Turtle, crow and antelope by a river in a miniature Persian painting. | MI 51A is the perf. variety. | |||||||
| MI | 51 | B | 20 fils | 03 Nov 67 | Unidentified Turtle | Turtle, crow, and antelope by a river in a miniature Persian painting. | MI 51B is the imperf. variety. | |||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 120 | 15f | 02 Sep 72 | Chelonia mydas | NOTE: This country is not the same as "YEMEN". | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 667 | 50d | 08 Jun 62 | Emys orbicularis | Country name spelled "Jugoslavia" on previous lists. | |||||||||
| SC | 1474 | 3.40d | 24 May 80 | Caretta caretta | Country name spelled "Jugoslavia" on previous lists. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 10 Nov 00 | Unidentified Tortoises | Sheet of three identical strips of three different stamps each. One stamp in each strip depicts three tortoises and several humans. | Sheet inscribed "African Legends of Creation". Turtle stamp represents the legend "Why the Stones Do Not Die". Scott footnotes this sheet but does not assign a number to it. | ||||||||||
| 900k | 2008? | Chelonia mydas | S/S of one stamp w/ turtle underwater, facing left. Anterior portion of turtle is on stamp, posterior portion on sheet margin. | This is probably a Cinderella. | ||||||||||
| SC | 198 | 42n | 21 Sep 79 | Cartoon Tortoise | Tortoise riding on back of eagle. | Illustration of children's story: "How the Tortoise Got Its Shell". | ||||||||
| SC | 199 | a | 42n | 21 Sep 79 | Cartoon Tortoise | s/s containing Scott Zambia #198. | ||||||||
| SC | 311 | a | N/A | 05 Sep 84 | Geochelone pardalis | s/s w/ tortoise in border of sheet. | No turtles on the stamps. | |||||||
| SC | 662 | 500k | 12 Feb 97 | Chelonia mydas | Endangered Species of the World sheet of six 500k value stamps. | Turtle is on one stamp and in margin of sheet. | ||||||||
| SC | 662 | e | 500k | 12 Feb 97 | Chelonia mydas | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Zambia #662. | Due to a typographical error in Scott Stamp Monthly (Vol. 15, No. 7, pg. 116) this stamp was formerly listed as 662d. | |||||||
| SC | 816 | 50k | 27 Oct 99 | Dermochelys coriacea | Adult swimming upward and to right. | Available in mini panes of four identical stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 827 | 700k | 27 Oct 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One of two panes of twelve 770k values issued this date. | Turtle mostly on one stamp but extends slightly onto two adjacent stamps. | ||||||||
| SC | 827 | g | 700k | 27 Oct 99 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Zambia 827. | Emerging from water onto beach. | |||||||
| SC | 828 | 700k | 27 Oct 99 | Malaclemys terrapin | One of two panes of twelve 700k values issued this date. | Turtle on one stamp only. Swimming underwater. | ||||||||
| SC | 828 | l | 700k | 27 Oct 99 | Malaclemys terrapin | Single stamp w/ turtle from Scott Zambia 828. | Swimming underwater. | |||||||
| SC | 905 | 1400k | 10 Nov 00 | Unidentified Tortoises | Single stamp from set of three. Represents the African legend "Why the Stones Don't Die". | Identical to Scott Zambia #906b except that 906b has a dark brown selvedge and this one does not. | ||||||||
| SC | 906 | 1400k | 10 Nov 00 | Unidentified Tortoises | Se-tenent strip of three w/ tortoises on one. | Strip represents "African Legends of Creation". | ||||||||
| SC | 906 | b | 1400k | 10 Nov 00 | Unidentified Tortoises | Single stamp w/ tortoises from Scott Zambia #906. Identical to Scott Zambia #905 except that this stamp has a dark brown selvedge and #905 does not. | Represents an African legend: "Why the Stones Do Not Die". This stamp is in the "b" or middle position in the strip of three, but it is the high denomination, which would normally be in the "c" position. | |||||||
| SC | 1106 | 1500k | 22 Jul 08 | Unidentified Tortoises | This is Scott Zambia #905 o/p'd "K1500" in black at top center of stamp. | Original denomination of 1400k in bottom left corner of stamp is obliterated w/ a large, black X on some specimens but the X is well above the denomination in other specimens and the denomination is not obliterated. | ||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10c | 1981 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Same as Z.E.S.S. Scott #2, but imprinted "1981". | Footnoted by Scott, but no separate number. | ||||||||||
| 50c | 1981 | Geochelone gigantea | Same as Z.E.S.S. Scott #7, but imprinted "1981". | Footnoted by Scott, but no separate number. | ||||||||||
| SC | 2 | 10c | 20 Jun 80 | Eretmochelys imbricata | One individual swimming right. | Seychelles Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 2 | a | 10c | 1981 | Eretmochelys imbricata | Identical to SC #2 except for tiny "1981" in bottom margin. | Seychelles Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 7 | 50c | 20 Jun 80 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual facing right. | Seychelles Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 7 | a | 50c | 1981 | Geochelone gigantea | Identical to SC #7 except for tiny "1981" in bottom margin. | Seychelles Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner. | |||||||
| SC | 16 | 20r | 22 Jun 80 | Geochelone gigantea | Turtle is on large Coat-of-Arms. | |||||||||
| SC | 16 | a | 20r | 1981 | Geochelone gigantea | Turtle is on large Coat-of-Arms. | Same as Z.E.S.S. Scott #16, but perf. 13 instead of 14. | |||||||
| SC | 42 | 7r | 19 Nov 82 | Geochelone gigantea | Five individuals spread out on a flat plain. | UNESCO symbol in upper left corner and Coat-of-Arms in upper right corner. | ||||||||
| SC | 44 | 2.75r | 25 Feb 83 | Pelusios subniger | One individual on land, facing right. | Stamp inscribed "Black Terrapin". | ||||||||
| SC | 78 | 3r | 30 Mar 84 | Geochelone gigantea | Depicts two individuals. | Inscribed "Re-Opening of Aldabra Post Office. | ||||||||
| SC | 106 | 50c | 27 Sep 85 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual facing viewer. | WWF symbol in upper left corner w/ a circle around it. | ||||||||
| SC | 107 | 75c | 27 Sep 85 | Geochelone gigantea | Seven individuals in and around a water hole. | WWF symbol in upper left corner w/ a circle around it. | ||||||||
| SC | 108 | 1r | 27 Sep 85 | Geochelone gigantea | Three individuals. | WWF symbol in upper left corner w/ a circle around it. | ||||||||
| SC | 109 | 2r | 27 Sep 85 | Geochelone gigantea | One individual facing right. | WWF symbol in upper left corner w/ a circle around it. | ||||||||
| SC | 110 | 10r | 27 Sep 85 | Geochelone gigantea | s/s of one stamp. | Upper margin of sheet inscribed "Giant Tortoise of Aldabra". | ||||||||
| SC | 131 | 50c | 09 Sep 87 | Geochelone gigantea | This is Scott Zil Elwannyen Sesel Seychelles #106 redrawn; no circle around WWF emblem. | |||||||||
| SC | 132 | 75c | 09 Sep 87 | Geochelone gigantea | This is Scott Zil Elwannyen Sesel Seychelles #107 redrawn; no circle around WWF emblem. | |||||||||
| SC | 133 | 1r | 09 Sep 87 | Geochelone gigantea | This is Scott Zil Elwannen Sesel Seychelles #108 redrawn; no circle around WWF emblem. | |||||||||
| SC | 134 | 2r | 09 Sep 87 | Geochelone gigantea | This is Scott Zil Elwannyen Sesel Seychelles #109 redrawn; no circle around WWF emblem. | |||||||||
| Catalog # | Denom. | Date | Turtle | Description | Comment | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28 | 24 Jul 01 | Cartoon Tortoise | Single stamp depicting turtle from Scott Zimbabwe #890a. Scene from African Folklore: "The Tortoise Who Collected Wisdom". | Not yet listed by Scott but set of six is listed. | ||||||||||
| SC | 765 | $1.50 | 15 Oct 96 | Carved Wooden Tortoise | From wood carvings of animals set. | Inscribed "Tortoise Ufudu-Kamba. | ||||||||
| SC | 890 | $28 | 24 Jul 01 | Cartoon Turtle | Scene from African Folklore: "The Tortoise Who Collected Wisdom". This is from a set of six, not from a s/s of six. | Stamp depicts tortoise, squirrel, and birds. | ||||||||
| SC | 890 | a | $28 | 24 Jul 01 | Cartoon Tortoise | S/S of six stamps. One depicts a scene from African Folklore: "The Tortoise Who Collected Wisdom". | ||||||||
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