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A historic collection of 234 Djibouti postage stamps
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Year: 1894
Somali Warriors - 2 Centime
Representing the formal establishment of the Protectorat de la Côte des Somalis, this large-format 1-centime stamp is a masterpiece of colonial engraving. The design is rich with local iconography, featuring two Somali warriors flanking a central panoramic view of a coastal settlement. It is inscribed with "Djibouti 1893-94" at the bottom and includes text in French, Arabic, and Ethiopic scripts, reflecting the diverse cultural crossroads of the region. Unlike earlier overprinted issues, this stamp was part of a dedicated series designed to project the organized identity of the French protectorate.
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Smooth Hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena)
Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus)
Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistabus undulatus)
Common Eagle Ray (Myliobatis cervus)
Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicum)
Black Marlin (Istiompax indica)
The Parrotfish
The Parrotfish
Decennial of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Haemanthus
The East African Gazelles
The Gerenuk
The East African Cheetah
The Desert Warthog
The Modernization of Ras Bir Lighthouse
Transcontinental Aviation and Deep-Water Port
The FIDES Port Infrastructure
The Decennial Commemoration of National Liberation
Centennial of the Military Medal
