MALDIVES

15R: this marine life issue came affixed to a post card, and shows a dolphin at home in the warm waters off this island archipelago

MICRONESIA

15c, 25c: this lovely WWF birds set shows regional endemic species including the Micronesian Imperial Pigeon, found from Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia to Nauru, and the Micronesian or Cinnamon Kingfisher, found on Guam, Pohnpei and Palau.

NEVIS

20c, $1: This flora issue shows two showy orchid varieties, probably hybrids

Fr. POLYNESIA

85fr: an anenome-fish is featured on a 1999 issue showing images of Tahiti 11fr: this 1991 low value issue shows the Adusta coral spp.

MACQUARIE Is.

60c: this Aust. Antarctic issue shows flora of Macquarie Island, which lies between NZ and Antarctica and is part of the Australian state of Tasmania. It was designated a World Heritage site in 1997.

Fr. POLYNESIA

100fr, 130fr: two flora issues showing Hibiscus flowers and the aquatic lotus plant in bloom, issued in 2006, 2007

PALAU

3c, 10c, 11c: this local birds definitive series shows the Eclectus Parrot, Cardinal Honeyeater and Blue-faced Parrotfinch

NEVIS

90c, $1.20: This Christmas issue shows a bright poinsettia in flower, while the stamp at top promotes AIDS awareness, and shows the flag of St. Kitts and Nevis at upper left

SAMOA

$2.70: this 2013 issue shows red ginger in flower and Sopoaga Falls on Upolu

GRENADINES of ST. VINCENT

75c: this 1985 tourism issue shows diving activities on the reefs surrounding the Grenadines

ST. LUCIA

75c: this historical issue shows a scene from the 1795 Battle of Rabot, part of the Brigands War in which the British sought to halt the rebellion of slaves seeking their freedom

TAIWAN

$5: this wildlife issue shows an Asian or Moon Bear as well as the Clouded Leopard, both rare forest species

Fr. POLYNESIA

500fr: this 2011 large format issue shows the production of the film classic Mutiny on the Bounty. This stamp was canceled at Rikitea, Mangareva, the principal town center of the Gambier Islands.

SEYCHELLES

R10: this 1989 issue celebrates the birth of Jawaharial Nehru, Indian statesman and independence leader, showing the Indian and Seychellois flags as a backdrop

ST. HELENA

15p, 33p: this issues shows introduced bird species in St. Helena, including the Madagas-car Fody and the Waxbill, both small passerines

NORFOLK

75c: this lovely 1998 holiday issue features colorful names of celebrated hymns and carols such as "Joy to the World"

NEW CALEDONIA

110fr: this landscape issue of 2011 shows the white sands of small Ile Canard

SEYCHELLES

R1.50: this butterfly issue of 1994 shows the Eurema floricola, known as the Malagasy Grass Yellow, in the Pieridae family.

SINGAPORE

$1: this long format issue celebrates the 1971 Common-wealth Summit and shows an array of flags of many former British territories

ST. VINCENT

40c: this colorful butterfly issue shows the Red Anartia, a local island species

Fr. POLYNESIA

100fr: two issues celebrate the port of Papeete, and transport in Tahiti, issued in 2011-12