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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

Fr. POLYNESIA

250fr: this 2010 issue features the Polynesian art of tattoos, with intricate Pacific patterns

November 30, 2018

GRENADA

$1: Two values from a series showing the colorful fish native to Caribbean coral reefs

November 15, 2018

NIUE

   $8.30: this high value of a definitive flora series of Niue shows a red double hibiscus

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

MALTA


26c-1.25: this stunning 2018 scenic issue features iconic tourist sites of Malta

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

MICRONESIA

   28c, 35c: This WWF issue features the wildly colorful Mandarinfish, a native of Pacfic reefs.

August 12, 2018

MALDIVES

Rf: 7: this strip of four show butterflies native to tropical regions across the world.

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

St. HELENA

35p, 40p, L1.20: this WWF set features the life cycle of a species of interest, the Island Hogfish

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

SAMOA

85s, 90s: Birds in flight at Sunset; seen here are a pair of Great Frigatebirds and Reef Herons

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

POLYNESIA (Fr.)

10f, 100fr: this 2014 issue shows the island currency notes currently in circulation.

March 18, 2018

ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES

$1.10 this issue features an island shipping dock, essential for economic activity.


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

Br. VIRGIN Is.



5c, 90c, $2: Three values from a new marine life definitive series feature showy reef fish