Labels, Seals, Advertising Stamps, Etc.
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ORDER OF TURTLES
A strip of five non-denominated labels, each depicting a cartoon turtle
engaged in various activities. Issued to promote a large, international,
tongue-in-cheek, loosely organized group called the Ancient and Honorable
Order of Turtles. Date unknown.
ARKY OF TOAST
Arky of Toast is a fictitious country with its own fictitious history,
geography, etc. In 1997 "stamps" were printed, including one from
"Turtletown". Some of these labels were affixed to envelopes (along
with real United States stamps) and were processed through the U.S.
mail system. One of these envelopes is shown in the accompanying
illustration. The postmark is dated 30 January 1997.
AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY LABELS
A booklet of seventy-four rouletted, non-denominated animal labels produced
by the Australian National Geographic Society. The booklet contains three
identical labels depicting a semi-ventral view of a sea turtle swimming
underwater. Each of the three labels is inscribed "Green Turtle".
AUSTRIAN CHARITY SEAL
A seal depicting a large Testudo gigantea and the words "Jubiläumsmarke"
(Anniversary Stamp), "Spendermarke" (Donor Stamp), and "Riesenschildkröte"
(Testudo gigantea). The "denomination" is 5 Austrian schillings, which is
apparently what the donor paid as a contribution to some sort of anniversary
celebration. The date is unknown.
BERLIN AQUARIUM AND ZOO
A label of unknown date and purpose which has something to do with
the Berlin Aquarium and Zoo. Photo of giant tortoises in center of
label.
BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) LION'S CLUB
Christmas seal depicting three stylized sea turtles. Two have Christmas
packages on their backs and one is carrying a scroll in its mouth that says
"Peace". 1986.
BRITISH DIABETIC ASSOCIATION
Christmas seal depicting a stylized tortoise w/ a Christmas package on its
back and the words "Merry Christmas" across the top of the stamp.
Date unknown.
CAILLER'S CHOCOLATE COMPANY
A series of stamps, issued in sets of ten and apparently
given away with the company's products, and intended to be mounted
in an album, probably supplied by the company. Most of the
stamps have the name of the turtle in Latin, French, and German,
but not English. The dates of issue are unknown, but they were
issued prior to World War I, according to a knowledgeable dealer.
The stamps whose descriptions are known to the author are listed
below.
| SERIES VII, NO. 1 - |
Terrapene carolina (but identified on the stamp as "Testudo graeca"). |
| SERIES VII, NO. 2 - |
Emys orbicularis (?) (identified on the stamp as "Emys lutaria"). |
| SERIES VII, NO. 3 - |
Geochelone radiata. |
| SERIES VII, NO. 4 - |
Hydromedusa maximiliani (species name spelled "maximiliana" on stamp). |
| SERIES VII, NO. 5 - |
Chelus fimbriata (genus name spelled "Chelis" on stamp). |
| SERIES VII, NO. 6 - |
Geochelone gigantea (identified on the stamp as "Testudo elephantina"). |
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| SERIES LXI, NO. 4 - |
Hydromedusa maximiliani (species name spelled "maximiliana" on stamp). |
| SERIES LXI, NO. 5 - |
Chelus fimbriata (genus name spelled "Chelis" on stamp). |
| SERIES LXI, NO. 6 - |
Geochelone gigantea (identified on the stamp as "Testudo elephantina"). |
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
California Fish and Game issues a native species stamp each year. In 1991
it was a $9.20 value stamp depicting Gopherus agassizii.
CAYMAN FORGERY
This is one of the so-called "Maryland Forgeries" which originated in
Maryland and first appeared in 2002. It is a forgery of Scott Cayman
Islands #124 but oddly it is denominated in different units than that
stamp. Little is known about the printing details but fairly
sophisticated equipment is apparently involved. It is unknown who is
producing these forgeries.
CHINESE NEW YEAR LABELS - 2001
Sheet of one large and eight small labels issued in 2001 for the
year of the snake. One of the small labels depicts a carving of a turtle
with a snake wrapped around its shell. Purpose of sheet is unknown.
CLEVELAND ZOO
Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Local Post stamp issued 2 March 1975 which depicts
Geochelone gigantea.
CONCH REPUBLIC
The residents of the U.S. Florida Keys call themselves "Conchs" and
say that they live in the Conch Republic. This label from the Conch
Republic commemorates "Lucky", a famous sea turtle whose life was
saved by groundbreaking veterinary surgery on 17 January 1984. It
was the first marine animal surgical transplant in the world, replacing
both front flippers which had been lost in a shark attack.
DANISH AQUARIUM #7
Label advertising the Danish Aquarium and depicting a hawksbill turtle
swimming to the right and downward. It is part of a series of labels
advertising the Danish Aquarium and this one is number 7 in the
series. It is Maerkat #5090. There is no denomination and the date
of issue is unknown.
DANISH AQUARIUM #8
Label advertising the Danish Aquarium and depicting two unidentified
sea turtles. It is part of a series of labels advertising the Danish
Aquarium and this one is number 8 in the series. It is Maerkat
#1208A. There is no denomination and the date of issue is unknown.
DANISH BAR LABEL
A vertical label with a dark green background. Large black letters at
the top identify the name of the bar (Hollmers Bar). Smaller yellow
letters below that translate as "Known across the country for its
homemade turtle" (presumably turtle soup). Below this is a sea turtle
swimming left and slightly downward. Across the bottom of the label
there is a black bar with white lettering giving the address and an
old-style Danish telephone number. The date of issue is unknown.
DANISH CHARITY SEAL
Non-denominated label issued by Børns Vilkår, a Danish
organization dedicated to helping orphan children. Label depicts a
turtle on a shelf or table with a second turtle painted on a plate
in the background.
It comes from a sheet of 16 labels, inscribed "Bornemaerket 2005-06"
in the upper selvedge. The sheet as a whole is denominated 20 kr.
DANISH RED CROSS
Sheet Number 66. (Maerkat stamp numbers 15078 through 15093) contains one
Chelydra serpentina, one Chelonia mydas, one Testudo sp., and one Emys
orbicularis. All 16 stamps on this sheet are reptiles. 1974.
DANISH WWF - 1986
Two labels, one depicting a Galapagos Tortoise and one depicting a
Leatherback Sea Turtle. WWF symbol on each label.
DANISH WWF - 2005
A label with a Green Sea Turtle from a sheet of 30 labels depicting a
single underwater panoramic view of a coral reef. WWF symbol on
each stamp. Sheet margin inscribed "Naturmaerket 2005".
DANISH WWF - 2007
A label with an Unidentified Sea Turtle from a sheet of 30 labels
depicting various animals and landscapes from around the world.
WWF symbol on each stamp. The labels were issued to call attention
to the problem of global warming. Sheet margin inscribed
"Naturmaerket 2007".
DIAMOND REEF PROFICIENCY DIVING STAMP
Privately issued stamp w/ Chelonia mydas as the main design feature. Ten
dollar face value. Back of stamp is inscribed "To properly validate, diver
must sign over the face of this Proficiency Stamp (tm) onto an Official
Diamond Reef (R) Training Program or acclimation dive with Divemarshal's
signature." A sheet of ten stamps exists w/ the name of a different
foreign "country" on each stamp as follows: Japan, Canada, Roatan, Bonaire,
British Virgin Islands, Italy, United Kingdom, Fiji, South Africa, and
St. Croix.
DUTCH WWF
A label issued by the Dutch arm of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF),
depicting a giant tortoise from the Galapagos Islands. It apparently sold
for 10 cents and the proceeds were used for the WWF's work in those
islands. It is believed that it was issued sometime prior to 1970.
EAGLE STAMP COMPANY
Issued at Spokane, Washington, USA by Mr. Dan Eagle. Stamp depicts a
mailman riding on a cartoon tortoise named ZIP. Designed by Mr. Dan Eagle
and issued in 1976 in celebration of the United States Bicentennial.
GERMAN PRIVATE POST
Stamp apparently issued by a private post in Germany. Depicts a
cartoon turtle wearing a cap and a white neck scarf. Denomination
is 1.42 and stamp is inscribed "PIN Mail". An example on cover is
postmarked "06. Nov. 2007" and carries the words "Schick es grün".
GREENPEACE
This organization issued two stamps depicting a hatchling sea turtle. One
stamp has a yellow border and one has a light blue border. Neither one has
a date nor a denom.
HANSEN FOOD STORE
An advertising stamp for the A. V. Hansen food store (possibly in
Belgium or The Netherlands). At the bottom of the stamp it says that
their specialty is Skildpadde (turtle). Issue date is unknown.
ITALIAN TUBERCULOSIS SEAL
A seal issued in 1997 depicting a single Dermochelys coriacea.
The seal is inscribed "Tartaruga Liuto", the Italian common name
for this species. From a sheet of twenty different animals.
Sheet will be numbered Italy #62 in the next revision of the
foreign section of Green's Catalog of the Tuberculosis Seals
of the World.
ITALIAN WWF
A sheet of four labels, each depicting a marine animal. One depicts a
Dermochelys coriacea. Margin of sheet inscribed "World Wildlife
Fund". All other writing is in Italian.
JAPAN
A se-tenent sheet of labels commemorating the "1967 UNIVERSIADE in TOKYO".
All labels have a logo consisting of a capital "U" with five small stars
under it. One label shows a fisherman riding on the back of a stylized
turtle. The turtle has the same "mop-like" material, representing
filamentous green algae, which is discussed under
Endnote #9.
JAPANESE TUBERCULOSIS SEAL - 2003
A sheet of six tuberculosis seals produced by the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis
Association in 2003. The seals are self adhesive and serpentine die cut
although the die cuts do not show up on the accompanying scan. One seal
has a rabbit, one has a zebra and one has a giraffe's head and neck.
The other three seals are identical to each other and each one depicts 31
tiny animals, including a turtle. All six seals display the double-barred
tuberculosis cross.
KINGDOM OF ALDABRA
Two stamps from the Kingdom of Aldabra, a fictitious country with its
own fictitious history, government, coat-of-arms, etc., created by Mr.
Mark Rose of Seattle, WA. Two of the Kingdom's stamps depict the
Aldabra coat-of-arms, which has two turtles on it as the
supporters. One stamp depicts a flag and has a denomination of 7
anchors. The other has a globe-like symbol and a denomination of 2
anchors.
KOREAN TUBERCULOSIS SEALS - 1980
Five designs, one of which is a stylized turtle.
This is Green Korea #41.2.
KOREAN TUBERCULOSIS SEALS - 1984
Pane of twenty-five different seals. One row of five seals shows
different pictures from "The Tortoise and the Hare" and the tortoise
appears on two of them. The sheet of twenty-five is Green Korea
#45x2. A double sheet of fifty exists and it is Green #45x1. No
picture is currently available.
LINZ PUBLICITY LABEL - 1949
A single publicity label advertising an aquarium, terrarium, and exotic
plant show in Linz. There is a Linz in Germany and a Linz in Austria and it
is unknown which one this is. The label is printed in blue on white paper
and depicts a large, single Emys orbicularis.
LINZ PUBLICITY LABELS - 1950
Set of four gummed publicity labels advertising an aquarium and terrarium
show in Linz in 1950. There is a Linz in Germany and a Linz in Austria
and it is not certain which one this is. Each stamp has a different
background color, but the same design, featuring two Malaclemys terrapin.
LINZ PUBLICITY LABELS - 1951-52
Set of four gummed publicity labels advertising an aquarium and terrarium
show in Linz that ran from 16 Dec 1951 through 13 Jan 1952. The stamp
design is very similar to that of the labels for the 1950 show, listed above.
The background colors are different and the show is called a terrarium,
aquarium, and exotic plant show. Two Malaclemys terrapin appear on each
label.
LORD HOWE ISLAND
Postal label w/ the skeleton of Meiolania, an extinct chelonian from the
Pleistocene of Australia. From 31 December 1998 to 2002, a legal,
legitimate local post operated on Lord Howe Island, and it issued its
own stamps. The labels shown here, however, were issued prior to the
existence of that local post and had no postal validity.
A & A LUISI COMPANY
Two advertising stamps from A&A Luisi Company. One shows a
mermaid, underwater, sitting on a land tortoise and looking in a hand
mirror. The other shows a woman standing on a tortoise, looking in a
hand mirror. The text on both stamps says "The finest wares made of
turtle shell and hand fans". The text also indicates that they had
offices in Naples (Italy) and Munich and Berlin (Germany). The dates
of issue are unknown.
LUITHLEN & NEUMANN COMPANY
A stamp advertising "Terla" brand turtle soup. The company was
located in Andernach, in western Germany. Date of issue is unknown
but it is believed to be between 1900 and 1920. Note picture of sea
turtle on label on can.
MARINE SOCIETY OF ISRAEL
A label printed in green on white paper, depicting a Dermochelys
coriacea swimming to the right. A small square in the lower right
corner contains the numeral "12". Hebrew characters along the
bottom of the stamp apparently say "Marine Society of Israel".
The date of issue and the purpose of the stamp are unknown.
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
The Rospigliosi Cup - A gold cup attributed to Benvenuto Cellini.
The cup has a tortoise for its base. The stamp depicting the cup
has a description and further information printed on the back.
NESTLÉ CHOCOLATE COMPANY
Nine stamps (from a set of twelve) that depict tortoises. The stamps
were given away with the company's products and were intended to be
mounted in an album supplied by the company. The remaining three
stamps in the set do not depict tortoises (a winter scene, a summer
scene, and a man with a sack). Date is unknown.
NESTLÉ - NATURE'S SECRETS
A single stamp from a set given away with their products by the
Nestlé Chocolate Company and intended to be placed in an
album provided by the company. The album is titled "Nature and its
Secrets". One stamp in the set depicts a leatherback sea turtle
on the beach. The printing on the album pages is all in French.
The date is unknown.
NEWARK TORTOISE SHELL NOVELTY CO.
Circular label with wavy edge. Man in center holding a very large
turtle by its tail. Inscribed "Newark Tortoise Shell Novelty Co." and
"Best-Hold Brand". Date unknown.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST ARTISTAMP COLLECTION
A fantasy label created by Robert Rudine in 1991. This label
depicts the symbols of nine fictitious countries which are joined
together in a fictitious federation in the U.S. and Canada. One of
these fantasy countries is The Kingdom of Aldabra, whose symbol is
a turtle, which appears on the 1991 label in the lower right corner.
PENNSYLVANIA NATURE CONSERVANCY
Clemmys muhlenbergii and ducklings on a $5.00 stamp issued in 1990.
PHILIPPINE TUBERCULOSIS SEALS
Sheet of forty seals inscribed "Save the Earth, Protect Our
Endangered Species" in upper selvedge. Inscribed "Philippines
Tuberculosis Society, Inc." in bottom selvedge. Turtles are depicted
on five seals as follows: four identical seals depicting Chelonia mydas,
plus one seal depicting Chelonia mydas and a peacock. 1993.
These sheets exist perf 11 (Green Philippines #48x1) and rouletted 9
(Green Philippines #48x2).
PINEAPPLE POST
Local Post Issue from Hawaii depicting Chelonia mydas. 15 cent denom.
Issued 26 Mar 1986 in sheets of ten, with a printing of 1,000 sheets.
It was the local's 34th issue, the first being 11 Jun 1977, and the last
being 29 Nov 1987. The post was run by Craig Miyamoto to the Makiki P.O.,
ZIP 96882.
POSEN, ILLINOIS, USA
Postal Label with a 2d denomination, a picture of a Galapagos Island
Tortoise, the words "Galapagos Tortoise" and "POSEN" all printed in red on
a white background. An FDC with this label affixed to it, is postmarked
1 Feb 1975 at Posen, IL 60409.
POSTACO STAMP COMPANY
Three non-denominated labels produced by the Postaco Stamp
Company, which also produced baseball trading cards during the
period 1910-1915. The turtle labels are part of a sheet which
also contains lizards, crocodilians, and snakes. All of the labels
are inscribed with old scientific names which are no longer in use
today. A very interesting feature is that they are gummed in a
vertical strip along the right edge (when viewed from the back)
and the rest of the back is without gum. The gummed area is
approximately 5/8" wide, or a little more than one quarter the
width of the label. The turtles depicted are:
| Dermochelys coriacea (identified on label as Sphargis coriacea) |
| Chelonia mydas (identified on label as Chelonia viridis) |
| Chelus fimbriatus (identified on label as Chelys Matamata) |
QUEBEC CONSERVATION STAMPS
Issued 1 April 2000 by Foundation de la Faune du Quebec.
Denomination is $10.00. One stamp depicts Atlantic puffins and the
other stamp depicts two wood turtles (Clemmys insculpta). The turtle
stamp bears a remarkably realistic painting by Patricia Pepin. These
stamps were only on sale from the date of issue until 31 March 2001.
There are five varieties which are listed in van Dam's "The
Canadian Revenue Stamp Catalogue, Including Wildlife
Conservation Stamps" (EVD) as follows:
| EVD QW13 | - |
Set of two (one puffin, one turtle) in booklet |
| EVD QW13a | - |
Miniature sheet of four (two puffins, two turtles) |
| EVD QW13b | - |
Imperf. sheet of four, signed |
| EVD QW13A | - |
Same as QW13 but w/ WWF panda logo plus $2.50 o/p (surcharge) in black |
| EVD QW13Ab | - |
Same as QW13A but imperf. |
LA RACINE TORTUE
A perforated label of unknown origin and purpose printed in red
ink on off-white paper. It depicts a prominent turtle and is inscribed
"La Racine Tortue" and "1936-1954". Additional writing on the stamp is
illegible.
RANGER RICK ADVERTISING LABELS
A sheet of eleven non-denominated advertising labels, each w/ a photograph
of a different animal. One label depicts a male Terrapene carolina.
RHINELAND RUBBER FACTORY
A circular advertising stamp for the Rhineland Rubber Factory in
Mannheim-Neckarau, with a turtle in the center. Date unknown.
RHODESIAN TUBERCULOSIS SEALS
Sheet of 25 stamps issued in 1973. One stamp depicts a freshwater
chelonian generally resembling Kinosternon, but possibly Pelusios or
Pelomedusa. The entire sheet of 25 is Green Rhodesia #19. A double
sheet of 50 exists with the top half identical to the bottom half;
this is designated Green Rhodesia #19.x. The turtle is in the number
6 position on the sheet.
SCHMEISSER'S FOOD FACTORY
Two advertising stamps for M. Schmeisser's food factory in Leipzig,
Germany. Their featured items include turtle "extract" and guaranteed
real turtle soup, not made out of iguanas, but real turtles. One
stamp depicts a large can of turtle soup; the other includes a picture
of a turtle on a soup bowl. Dates of issue are unknown.
SINCLAIR OIL COMPANY (SECOND SERIES)
Triptych of labels issued in 1938. They were for distribution
during week 1 of the promotion. The three animals depicted are
Moschops, Archelon, and Psittacosaurus with the turtle (Archelon)
on the middle label.
SPANISH CIVIL WAR
Six revenue stamps issued in the Republican Area during the
Spanish Civil War (1936-39). All have the same design showing
a tortoise, an airplane and the wording "JUNTA LOCAL DE DEFENSA
PASIVA - CASTELLON". They are listed in the Gómez-Guillamón
catalog as follows:
| GUI #340 | | 5c | green |
|
| GUI #341 | | 10c | carmine | |
| GUI #342 | | 25c | dark blue | |
| GUI #343 | | 1p | ochre | |
| GUI #344 | | 1p | blue | |
| GUI #345 | |
This is #340 surcharged "2 Pesetas" horizontally in black. |
At least some of these stamps are also listed in a specialized catalog of
Spanish Civil War stamps known as the Sofima Catalog. The complete title is
"Catalogo de los Sellos Locales Emitidos Durante la Guerra Civil Espanola
1936-1939", published in 1995 by FESOFI.
SPANISH DOORMEN LABELS
Two private revenue stamps issued by some sort of association
or brotherhood of doormen of civil ministries. They were issued during
the Fascist dictatorship of Franco, probably during the 1940's or
1950's. Both stamps are denominated 10cts, and have almost
identical writing and similar designs. One is printed in blue on white
and the other in green on white.
On both stamps there is a crest with an eagle's head at the top.
Under the head there is script that translates as "Spain is united, free,
great". This was Franco's motto. Under the crest are two free
standing symbols. The one on the left is a yoke and represents King
Ferdinand. The one on the right is composed of arrows and
symbolizes Queen Isabella's Catholicism. These two symbols,
appearing together, together were heavily utilized by Franco during his
fascist regime. The four banners within the crest represent from top
left and going clockwise: Castija, Leon, Basque, and Catalonia. The
pillars on either side represent the columns of Hercules that support
the nation.
On the blue stamp, the turtle has a coin in its mouth and is
approaching a bank, presumably to put it in the slot. This might be
urging the members of the doormen's association to save money. On
the green stamp, there is no coin in the turtle's mouth and no bank is
depicted.
SPANISH PHILATELIC EXPOSITION
Two similar Cinderella sheets with two stamp-like labels on each sheet.
One label seems to commemorate the Sapporo Winter Olympics of
1972 and the other label seems to commemorate some type of
Spanish soccer championship. One sheet has a yellow selvedge and
the other sheet has a green selvedge. Two stylized turtles are in the
upper selvedge of both sheets. The sheet with green selvedge has two
additional logos in the upper corners. These do not appear on the
sheet with the yellow selvedge.
SPRING RIVER LOCAL POST
Spring River Local Post is located in Carl Junction, Missouri,
U.S.A. It has operated continuously from August, 1982 until the
present. It is run primarily as a hobby/diversion activity. It has
issued many stamps, one of which depicts a tortoise.
SWEDISH ADVERTISING LABEL - c. 1930-1950
Old Swedish poster stamp promoting Paddan Boat Tours in Gothenburg,
Sweden. Depicts a large turtle surrounded by a boat, a car, a train,
a bus and two airplanes. Upper left corner shows a map of Scandinavia.
TAIWANESE SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION STAMPS - 1999
Four souvenir sheets with one stamp each plus one strip of four
stamps. Each s/s depicts a large turtle with most of its body in the
margin of the sheet and its head on the stamp.
The turtle species depicted and the "denomination" for each of the s/s
is as follows: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) 99.1, Leatherback
(Dermochelys coriacea) 99.2, Green (Chelonia mydas) 99.3 and
Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) 99.4.
The strip of four shows a Green Sea Turtle on a beach on the stamp in
the "c" position; the denomination of that stamp is 99.7.
THAILAND TUBERCULOSIS CHRISTMAS SEALS
Stylized turtles underwater near base of an aquatic plant, which is the
major design feature. 1968. This is Green Thailand #32.
TORTUGA LOCAL POST (Miami, Florida, USA)
A series of six imperforate "stamps" printed in black on light green paper.
They are bogus in the sense that no actual local post ever existed which used
these stamps. The "denominations" and species depicted are as follows:
| 10 Terrapins - | Terrapene carolina |
| 25 Terrapins - | Gopherus polyphemus |
| 50 Terrapins - | Clemmys insculpta |
| 100 Terrapins - | Dermochelys coriacea |
| 250 Terrapins - | Placochelys sp. (This is not a turtle;
see Appendix III: Turtle "Look-Alike" Stamps) |
| 500 Terrapins - | Archelon sp. |
TURTLE MOUNTAIN INDIAN RESERVATION
Pair of se-tenant, privately printed Christmas seals for the Turtle
Mountain Indian Reservation and the St. Ann Indian School in
Belcourt, North Dakota. Date of issue is unknown. Tortoise on one
seal of the pair.
UNIVERSAL SHIP CANCELLATION SOCIETY
Poster stamp issued to commemorate the third annual convention of the
David Bushnell Chapter No. 48 of the Universal Ship Cancellation Society at
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. on 16 April 1939. Stamp pictures the first
submarine, built by David Bushnell in 1776 and named "The Turtle". The
word "turtle" appears at the bottom of the illustration and also at the bottom
of the stamp.
U.S. WWI PATRIOTIC SEAL
A gummed label with coarse, irregular perforations, showing a military
tank resembling a turtle. Inscribed "Tank (you)" and "Sept. 1916".
U.S. WWII PATRIOTIC SEALS
Two gummed labels depicting cartoon turtles and the words "Combat Insignia".
Tiny print in the bottom selvedge of both says "© 1942.
Hearst Pubs. Inc. R. L. Robbins Postamp AA249020 Cl."
| #94. - |
Cartoon turtle, w/ helmet, clubbing a snail. Realistic combat
scene in background. Inscribed "124th Infantry". |
| #99. - |
Cartoon turtle w/ helmet, boxing gloves, and roller skates.
Realistic combat scene in background. Inscribed "Anti-Tank Company,
16th Infantry". |
VIRGIN ISLANDS CHRISTMAS SEALS - 1990
A sheet of 15 Christmas seals from the U.S. Virgin Islands forming a
continuous marine panorama. One seal depicts Eretmochelys imbricata.
These seals were issued in 1990 to fund environmental education for the
youth of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
VIRGIN ISLANDS CHRISTMAS SEALS - 1994
A sheet of 15 Christmas seals from the U.S. Virgin Islands forming a
continuous marine and shoreline panorama. One seal depicts
Eretmochelys imbricata swimming at the surface. These seals were issued
in 1994 to benefit children in the U.S. Virgin Islands through training and
educational programs.
WONDERLAND
Wonderland stamps were first created in 1965 by Gerald King of
Great Britain who was frustrated over the British Post Office's refusal to
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll's
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Over the years more and more
Wonderland stamps were issued and a catalog of these stamps was
published in June of 2000.
The monetary system of Wonderland stamps is: 40 Winks = 1
Golden Slumber. Two different Wonderland stamps depict the Mock
Turtle from Carroll's book as follows:
Mock Turtle Stamp -
Perforated stamp printed in black on white but numerous
imperforate color essays exist as illustrated here. Denomination is
Two Golden Slumbers.
Mock Turtle Mini-Sheet -
Mini-sheet of three stamps, one of which depicts a mock turtle.
The illustration of the turtle is different from the one on the stamp
described above. Denomination of turtle stamp is 3 Winks.
WONDERS OF THE ANIMAL WORLD
Two non-denominated labels from a very large, old set of animal
stamps. Each one is numbered and has text on the back, under
the gum. The text on the back of the two turtle labels reads as
follows:
311. THE LEATHERBACK TURTLE (Demochelys [sic] coriacea).
This strange reptile is not frequently seen. It lives in tropical
seas and comes to shore only when it lays its eggs. It grows to
be over a yard in length.
313. GREEN TURTLE (Chelonia mydas). This shelled reptile's
meat is also edible. It spends its life in the ocean and comes to
land only to lay its eggs or occasionally to sun itself upon the
beach.
ZIMBABWE TUBERCULOSIS SEALS
Pane of fifteen different Christmas seals issued by the Zimbabwe
anti-tuberculosis organization (RAPT) in 2003. Pane is inscribed "Tortoises
of Southern Africa" vertically along left margin. Individual stamps
from the pane are shown here.