Additions and corrections for June 2008

A World-Wide List of Turtles and Tortoises on Stamps

by Donald N. Riemer


A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


-- A --
ALBANIA
ANGOLA
ARUBA
ASCENSION

-- B --
BARBADOS
BELIZE
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY

-- C --
CAYMAN ISLANDS
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
CHINA, REPUBLIC OF (TAIWAN)
CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

-- D --

-- E --
ECUADOR
EQUATORIAL GUINEA

-- F --
FRENCH SOUTHERN & ANTARCTIC TERR.

-- G --
GUINEA
GUINEA-BISSAU

-- H --

-- I --
ISRAEL

-- J --

-- K --
KOREA, NORTH

-- L --

-- M --
MALAGASY REPUBLIC
MEXICO
MOZAMBIQUE

-- N --
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES

-- O --

-- P --
PALAU

-- Q --

-- R --

-- S --
SENEGAL
SEYCHELLES
SINGAPORE
SRI LANKA
ST. THOMAS AND PRINCE ISLANDS

-- T --
TOKELAU

-- U --

-- V --

-- W --
WALLIS AND FUTUNA

-- X --

-- Y --

-- Z --


ALBANIA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


ANGOLA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
130kz 2007 3 Species of Sea Turtles S/S of one stamp depicting a Demochelys coriacea facing left. Margin of sheet shows a second Dermochelys coriacea, a Caretta caretta and a Chelonia mydas. Sheet inscribed "Tartarugas Marinhas".
Various 2007 4 Species of Sea Turtles Mini sheet of four stamps, each depicting a different sea turtle. Sheet inscribed "Tartarugas Marinhas".
27kz 2007 Caretta caretta One individual swimming right. From mini sheet of four.
27kz 2007 Chelonia mydas One individual swimming toward viewer and slightly to left. From mini sheet of four.
45kz 2007 Eretmochelys imbricata One individual swimming to right w/ foreflippers in upward position. From mini sheet of four.
45kz 2007 Lepidochelys olivacea One individual swimming to right. From mini sheet of four.


ARUBA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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".


ASCENSION


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


BARBADOS


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


BELIZE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


CAYMAN ISLANDS


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Also referred to as CENTRAL AFRICA.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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".


CHINA, REPUBLIC OF (TAIWAN)


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
NT$5 03 Apr 08 Cartoon Sea Turtle S/S of five circular stamps, all depicting cartoon sea creatures. Young sea turtle on one. Turtle is named "Squirt" and is from the movie "Finding Nemo".
NT$5 03 Apr 08 Cartoon Sea Turtle Single circular stamp from sheet of five. Turtle is named "Squirt" and is from the movie "Finding Nemo".
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.
NT$5 03 Apr 08 Cartoon Sea Turtles Individual circular stamp from sheet of three circular and two rectangular stamps. Turtles are from movie "Finding Nemo".


CONGO DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


ECUADOR


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
1.20usd 2008? 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.


EQUATORIAL GUINEA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


FRENCH SOUTHERN & ANTARCTIC TERR.


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.


GUINEA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
2500fg 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.
2500fg 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.
2500fg 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


GUINEA-BISSAU


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


ISRAEL


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


KOREA, NORTH


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
80ch 1984 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.


MALAGASY REPUBLIC

MALAGASY REPUBLIC is listed under MADAGASCAR in the Scott Catalog.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


MEXICO


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


MOZAMBIQUE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


NETHERLANDS ANTILLES


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


PALAU


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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 Chelonia mydas Single stamp w/ turtle and swimmer from Scott Palau #373. Singapore '95 logo in upper left corner.


SENEGAL


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.


SEYCHELLES

See End Note #4 for further information about SEYCHELLES stamps.


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


SINGAPORE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


SRI LANKA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
5.00 2007 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.
5.00 2007 Cartoon Tortoise Tortoise and Hare talking. Hare pointing to viewer's left. Yellow color bars at top and bottom of stamp.
5.00 2007 Cartoon Tortoise Hare sleeping while tortoise walks along path. Pink color bars at top and bottom of stamp.
5.00 2007 Cartoon Tortoise Hare leaping toward finish line while tortoise awaits him, having already won. Greenish-blue color bars at top and bottom of stamp.


ST. THOMAS AND PRINCE ISLANDS


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
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.


TOKELAU


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
$5 19 Dec 07 Chelonia mydas Two turtles swimming to right, underwater. From set of ten definitive stamps depicting underwater animals.
Various 19 Dec 07 Chelonia mydas Limited Edition, serial numbered s/s containing the same ten stamps that were issued as a set. "Limited Edition" inscribed in upper margin of sheet in gold ink.


WALLIS AND FUTUNA


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment
95fr 07 Mar 08 Unidentified Sea Turtle Photos of divers, fish, turtle and coral.


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