The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, and the stamps in this collection make it feel like you have a window right into it. With 48 different fish stamps from countries spanning the globe, you'll encounter everything from a vivid spotted boxfish on a Marshall Islands stamp to a shimmering angelfish from Cuba's beloved aquarium fish series. Laos, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Poland, Hungary, Zaire, and the tiny Arabian Gulf sheikdoms of Fujeira and Sharjah all issued gorgeous fish stamps, each one a reflection of how deeply sea life captures the human imagination no matter where you live.
Look closely and you'll find some real personalities in this group. The betta splendens on the Hungarian stamp, better known as the Siamese fighting fish, is one of the most recognized aquarium fish in the world and has been kept as a pet for over 1,000 years. Poland's pike stamp identifies the fish by its scientific name, Esox lucius, giving the whole collection a nice mix of art and natural science. There's even a cushion sea star and coral from Sharjah to remind you that fish never travel alone. Whether you love the ocean, enjoy world geography, or just appreciate stamps that are genuinely beautiful to look at, this collection delivers something special.
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet, and the stamps in this collection make it feel like you have a window right into it. With 48 different fish stamps from countries spanning the globe, you'll encounter everything from a vivid spotted boxfish on a Marshall Islands stamp to a shimmering angelfish from Cuba's beloved aquarium fish series. Laos, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Poland, Hungary, Zaire, and the tiny Arabian Gulf sheikdoms of Fujeira and Sharjah all issued gorgeous fish stamps, each one a reflection of how deeply sea life captures the human imagination no matter where you live.
Look closely and you'll find some real personalities in this group. The betta splendens on the Hungarian stamp, better known as the Siamese fighting fish, is one of the most recognized aquarium fish in the world and has been kept as a pet for over 1,000 years. Poland's pike stamp identifies the fish by its scientific name, Esox lucius, giving the whole collection a nice mix of art and natural science. There's even a cushion sea star and coral from Sharjah to remind you that fish never travel alone. Whether you love the ocean, enjoy world geography, or just appreciate stamps that are genuinely beautiful to look at, this collection delivers something special.