PAPUA N.G.

30t: this issue features a hybrid Birdwing Butterfly which is among the rarest and most valuable specimens on earth.  The naturally occurring hybrid occurs when two distinct species, found on Bouganville and Malaita, meet and reproduce.

PAPUA New Guinea

35t: this reptile issue shows a Crocodile Skink, names for its scales; the stamp has a clear Boroko postmark.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

30t, 70t: This cultural issues shows both war and ceremonial shields from PNG's remote provinces

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

30t, 50t: this stunning flora issue features showy Heliconia species

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

30t, 45t: Two values from a Birds of Paradise definitive issue; seen here are Goldie's and the Red Bird of Paradise

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

45t: this 1986 birds issue shows a forest Pitta

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

50t: this issue celebrates Chinese relations with PNG, and features a dragon parade, typical of Chinese new year

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

35t: this WWF issue features the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, one of the largest and rarest butterflies of the region

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

50t: this cultural issue features canoe prows; seen here is a prow from E. New Britain island

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

50t: United we Stand, an issue in solidarity with victims of Sept. 11, 2001

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

65t: this lovely avian issue features the Papuan King Parrot, an endemic species found in New Guinea east of the Weyland Mountains, where it feeds quietly in small groups in the canopy of tall forest trees

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

K10: this 2004 issue features the flag of East Sepik Province, with a traditional mask of the region seen at right

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

K1: this 2009 issue features an engage-ment dance and full ceremonial regalia from the Central Highlands

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

K8: this marine life issue shows the Barrier Reef Anenome Fish

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

70t: PNG Ties with China are celebrated in this 2001 monuments issue

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

10t, 35t: these native fauna and flora issues feature the McGregor's Bird of Paradise and a Dendrobium orchid

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

75t overprint: this 2004 issue shows a traditional feather headdress featuring bird of paradise feathers, from Simbu (or Chimbu) Province, in the central highlands region.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

70t: this large format issue shows a traditional village house from Milne Bay

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

35t, 75t: This set celebrates Rural aviation, with special importance for PNG as most of its highlands would be totally inaccessible without it

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

70t: an issue showing the provincial flag and local ceramics of Madang Province, on Papua's northern coast.