DOMINICA

55c: this millenium pair shows events from the 20th century, including the Yalta Conference and the founding of the United Nations

FIJI

17c the Fijian Hawkmoth is shown here, against a background map of Fiji

JAMAICA

$25 the 30th anniv. of the national airlne of Jamaica is celebrated on this 1999 issue

KIRIBATI

$1 a pair of Fin Whales are shown in this underwater scene, with the arms of Kiribati at lower right

MONTSERRAT

$2.25: this issue features the showy Hibiscus rosa sinensis, from a set of island flora

PAPUA

K2.70: this lovely 2004 issue shows the Lombis shell in its pristine marine environment

PAPUA

70t the Masked Lapwing is shown on this issue; it is a ground-dwelling bird that feeds on invertebrates, often in grassy areas

ANGUILLA

$4 the Pomegranate fruit is featured on this large format issue of various fruit trees found on the island

BAHRAIN

200 fils: this issue celebrates typical Bahraini architecture

KIRIBATI

75c the Ipomea, or beach morning glory, is featured on this flora issue; a faint cancel shows a postmark from Christmas Island

MICRONESIA

5c, 50c: the Convict Tang and Whitecheek Surgeonfish are featured on this definitive issue

MALDIVES

50l, 2.50R: Reef fish are shown in striking colors on this issue, featuring the Yellow-breasted Wrasse and the Blue-lined Sturgeonfish

MICRONESIA

32c this lovely issue shows the legend of a sea goddess spirit visiting an island fisherman

New Zealand

80c the fierce Tahaia weapon of the Maori warriors is featured on this haunting issue

JAMAICA

45c: of the bird sets issued by Jamaica, this pair may be the most stunning, showing six species of endemic island birds, incl. a cuckoo, euphonia, parrot, elaenia, vireo and solitaire

NORFOLK

30c this colorful Morwong, or perciform fish is found mainly in the Southern Oceans

NIUE

$2 this underwater scene features a snorkeler in the Limu Pools off Niue, a territory of New Zealand

SEYCHELLES

R1, R1.50: the splendid palm and Seychelles skink are featured on this issue showing native wildlife

ST. LUCIA

$1: this 1992 issue shows the arrival of Europeans to the Caribbean and was issued for the 500th anniv. of the landing of Columbus

FR. POLYNESIA

34fr: this issue features the elegant Vanilla Orchid

ST. LUCIA

20c this lovely stained glass triptych was issued for Christmas in 2001

SEYCHELLES

R3.50 the Aldabra Coucal, an endemic sub-species of the Madagascar Coucal found only on the Aldabra atoll

SAMOA

60s a colorful sunset and island coastal scenery is the subject of this recent issue from Samoa; note the traditional patterns in the frame

ST. LUCIA

65c the Cocoplum fruit (Chrysobalanus icaco) is featured on this 2005 fruit issue