December 31, 2018
FAROE Is.
14kr: this 2011 flora issue features the pink campion or catchfly. It is one of 700+ species in the genus Silene.
December 24, 2018
S. GEORGIA & S. SANDWICH Is.
35p: this sheetlet of six se-tenant stamps shows birdlife and mammals of the S. Georgia isles, including a reindeer, fur seals, King penguins, terns and the Gray-headed Albatross.
December 19, 2018
November 30, 2018
November 15, 2018
October 8, 2018
MAYOTTE
76c: this 1999 issue shows fishing pirogues lined up on a quiet beach; this is a dual currency issue, right before France and its territories adopted the euro
October 5, 2018
PITCAIRN Is.
Var: A set of six island views at sunset are featured in this recent set, from this tiny NZ territory.
September 29, 2018
FRENCH ANTARCTIC
60c: French marine infantry regiments are featured on this 2012 issue, with a map of base locations.
34c, 66c: this gorgeous pair shows Antarctic minerals; featured here are the many color varieties of Beryl.
September 18, 2018
September 15, 2018
NEW CALEDONIA
18fr, 21fr: these stunning works of stamp art, show two views from the rugged east coast of N. Caledonia
September 1, 2018
August 12, 2018
July 24, 2018
NORFOLK Is.
$1, $2: this recent sheetlet shows wrasse species and now bears the name of Australia in addition to Norfolk
June 16, 2018
June 3, 2018
Fr. POLYNESIA
120fr and 50fr: these two local artist issues show aspects of island life richly rendered: the first shows a traditional village burial scene and below, a modern scene of women departing a church service.
May 27, 2018
May 26, 2018
ST. LUCIA
50c: this issues shows a map of the coast of St. Lucia that was the site of the naval battle called Battle of the Cul de Sac, fought during the American Revolutionary War on 15 December 1778, between the British Royal Navy and the French Navy.
May 18, 2018
TONGA
T2.50: This mini-sheet shows various island scenes and activities such as agriculture and hospitality under the heading of Sustainable Tourism
May 1, 2018
PALAU
50c: this stunning set of bird stamps show local species, many of which are endemic, such as the Palau Fantail, Palau Bush Warbler, Fruit dove, Megapode and Palau Swiftlet.
April 28, 2018
S. GEORGIA & S. SANDWICH Is.
80p: this spectacular seabird issue features a pair of Light-mantled Albatrosses and a ship. The symbol at lower left is for the British Royal Society of the Protection of Birds
April 8, 2018
TOKELAU
NZ$1: this territory of New Zealand has a small area (10 sq. km) and just 1,500 inhabitants. This issue features tourist sites on the islands, such as this pristine white sand beach.
April 6, 2018
VANUATU
55v: this 1991 Philanippon issue features the Green Palm Lorikeet, a species endemic to the Solomon Is. and Vanuatu.
March 31, 2018
March 18, 2018
March 2, 2018
SEYCHELLES
R5: this 2017 issue celebrates the 100th anniv. of the local Lions Club, and show a map of three of the largest islands and the national flag and arms
February 10, 2018
SOLOMON Is.
50c, 80c: Top: anniv. of the 1785 LaPerouse Expedition, and an outline of his island namesake. Below: a WWII issue shows rescue of islanders by the military.
February 3, 2018
TURKS & CAICOS
60c: sheet of six se-tenant stamps, showing marine life and parasailing above the clear waters of the Caribbean, with a whale at upper left
January 12, 2018
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