In 1956, Yugoslavia issued a topical stamp set featuring various species of fish and marine animals found in the Adriatic Sea along its coasts. Here are the key details:
The Set:
- It consisted of 9 stamps in denominations ranging from 10 to 100 dinars
- The stamps were printed using lithography
- Each stamp featured a color illustration of the marine animal
Subjects Depicted:
- Adriatic Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus)
- Stargazer (Uranoscopus scaber)
- Common Pandora (Pagellus erythrinus)
- John Dory (Zeus faber)
- Dusky Grouper (Epinephelus marginatus)
- Common Dentex (Dentex dentex)
- Mediterranean Moray (Muraena helena)
- European Conger (Conger conger)
Design Details:
- Each extremely detailed and scientifically accurate illustration highlighted the distinct features of the fish/sea creature
- The designs had a plain color background to make the marine animal stand out
Significance:
- This topical set promoted awareness about the marine biodiversity of the Adriatic Sea region
- It appealed to collectors interested in fish, ocean life, and natural history on stamps
- The issue highlighted the scientific study and cataloging of Adriatic marine species
- It represented Yugoslavia’s desire to showcase the natural riches of its coastal waters
With their combination of artistic marine life illustrations and educational subject matter, the 1956 Yugoslav Adriatic Sea Animals stamps remain very popular with topical collectors specializing in fish, ocean fauna and related themes.
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