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.

SAMOA

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

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.

TONGA

T2.50: This mini-sheet shows various island scenes and activities such as agriculture and hospitality under the heading of Sustainable Tourism

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.

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

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.

VANUATU

55v: this 1991 Philanippon issue features the Green Palm Lorikeet, a species endemic to the Solomon Is. and Vanuatu.

POLYNESIA (Fr.)

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

ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES

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

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

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.

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

Br. VIRGIN Is.

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

TONGA

P$5: this gorgeous set features scenery and the Shining Parrots of Tonga's 'Eua National Park

KIRIBATI

40c: this local interest issue features a protected area on Phoenix Island, with a traditional community house.

SAO TOME & PRINCIPE

D22,000: this issue celebrates 800 years of the Portuguese language, and shows the flags of the Lusophone community of nations.

NEVIS

$3.25: this colorful bird issues features the endangered Amazona guildingii.

FIJI

58c, 85c: two values from a recent issue featuring different Hibiscus varieties

MALDIVES

Rf 15: this recent fauna set features a red hermit crab, a crow in profile and a shark, typical island species.

FALKLANDS

Airmail rate: this issue features the Magellanic Penguin, one of several species found in the southern oceans.

VANUATU

V40, 100, 140, 160: this recent long format issues features falls from the islands of Efate, Maewa, Vanua Lava and Gaua

TRISTAN DA CUNHA

50p: this island profile issue shows the main town in the foreground, and the rim of Tristan's volcano just beyond the ridge at top

ST. KITTS

$1: this birdlife issue features a Green-throated Carib hummingbird and a Magnificent Frigatebird at left.  Above, a Tropicbird soars against a blue sky.