Somalia 1998 Fish Crabs Marine Life postage stamps set

Somalia 1998 Fish Crabs Marine Life postage stamps set

The Somalia stamp issue from 1998 focused on Marine Life, specifically featuring various fish and crustaceans, including crabs.

This issue is typically found in several formats:

1. The “Crabs” Stamp Set

• Issuing Country: Somalia
• Year of Issue: 1998
• Theme: Crabs / Crustaceans
• Composition: A set of 4 individual stamps (4v).
• Catalogue Numbers (Approximate): Michel 705-708

2. The “Tropical Fish / Marine Life” Stamp Set

• Issuing Country: Somalia
• Year of Issue: 1998
• Theme: Tropical/Ornamental Fish
• Composition: A set of 6 individual stamps.

3. Miniature Sheets (Souvenir Sheets)

The Marine Life theme was also released in Miniature Sheet (MS) or Souvenir Sheet format, often containing a collection of the stamps or stamps with additional decorative margins.

• One common Miniature Sheet features an assortment of Marine Life (Fish, Crabs, Lobster, Octopus) in a single sheet.
• Another may focus on Crustaceans or Fish specifically.