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135 distinct values for Description: among 1614 xlinks.

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"inscript 1983" No Sn code 1 1991652
"inscript 1989" No Sn code 1 1991653
.5 penny on 10 penny 1 52024
.5 penny on 9 penny 2 52020 52021
1 penny on 4 penny 1 52025
1 shilling on 5 shilling 1 52026
10 cents on 12 cents 1 52217
12 cents on 18 cents 1 52110
12 cents on 36 cents 1 52120
15 cents on 20 cents 1 52218
15 cents on 36 cents 1 52103
16 Cents on 17 Cents 1 52059
16 cents on 17 cents 3 52058 52060 52061
2 cents on 13 cents, Red 1 52065
2 ct on 17 ct 1 52070
2 ct on 38 ct 1 52071
2ct. on 38 ct. on 9 penny 1 52072
3 birds are featured Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola and Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres and Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea 1 287607
3 cents on 4 cents 1 52216
38 on 9 ct 1 52035
4 cents on 16 cents 1 52106
6 cents on 18 cents 1 52102
60 Years of Queen Victoria 1 52100
8ct on 2ct 1 52031
A dragonfly  is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera.  It is characterised by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. 1 1695221
A species commonly found in streams, ponds, basins, etc, where it has been observed to prey on mosquito larvae and other aquatic animals. They are commonly called water scorpions due to their resemblance to scorpions. 1 1768216
After being defeated by the French at Grand-Port, the British decided to conquer Mauritius again.  They landed their troops on the northern coast of the island, between Grand Baie and Poudre d'Or, at noon on the 29th November 1810.  1 1695442
Alexandre Dumas, père (1802 – 1870), french novellist, known for „The three Musketeers“, „The Count of Monte Cristo“ e.c. 1 1478048
Anguilla marmorata has a robust body with a compressed rear part. It has a yellowish to olive or brown, mottled with dark greenish brown back with a lighter colouration belly. 1 1768215
Bicent. of the visit of Bernardin de St. Pierre (1737-1814), author of “Paul et Virginie” 5 1695235 1695236 1695237 1695238 1695239
Bicentenary of the Capture of Rodrigues Island by the British (1809-2009).  Rodrigues was officially proclaimed a British possession by Lt Colonel Henry Keating on the 5th of August 1809. 1 1695436
Birth Bicentenary of Nicolas Pike Damsel fish (Pomacentrus pikei) 1 2097102
Black Surcharged 1 51974
By Adrian van de Venne, 1626 1 517970
By J.W. Frohawk, 1905 1 517972
Centenary Celebration of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, founded on 8th December 1908 1 1695435
Chalky Paper 27 52127 52128 52130 52131 52143 52144 52145 52146 52147 52148
Charles Baudelaire is one of the most prolific writers and poets of 19th century France.  On hids way to India, his sailing vessel stopped over in Port Louis in September 1841, he found the island and its inhabitants awe-inspiring and wrote a sonnet for a charming lady, entitled A une Dame Créole. 1 1695414
Citrus butterfly 1 198533
Common Design Type 4 52227 52228 52229 52257
Commonly known as camaron, Macrobrachium lar can reach 8-10 cm in length. This large prawn has dark red-violet scales and long pincers and the female is smaller than the male. The eggs are carried by the female to brackish waters of estuaries where the juveniles will hatch and grow. 1 1768218
Dated 2009 - Endemic rare short tree thriving in upland humid forests.  It can easily be recognized by its long leaves and its terminal white inflorescence.  It remains one of the rarest Gaertnera species of the island. 1 1695423
Dated 2009 - Short endemic tree now confined to only 3 individuals at Grand Bassin Peak which bears long drooping inflorescence with bell-shaped whitish flowers.  Its regeneration by seeds is almost negligible.  Successful attempts have been obtained from layering and grafting techniques. 1 1695421
Dated 2009 - Small shrub of mid altitude dry forests, which bears nice clusters of small pinkish white flowers.  The beauty of this plant lies in its juvenile leaves where a mosaic of red, purple and green venation under a thin waxy layer catches one's attention. 1 1695419
Dated 2016 - Myonima obovata is a small shrub of mid altitude dry forests, which bears nice clusters of small pinkish white flowers.  The beauty of this plant lies in its juvenile leaves where a mosaic of red, purple and green venation under a thin waxy layer catches one's attention. 1 1768211
Distephanus populifolius is a rare endemic plant found only on dry exposed mountain tops where it grows on rocky medium.  It bears composite white and yellow flowers and its silvery leaves offer a perfect camouflage with its rocky surroundings. 1 1768212
Dr. Maurice Curé was born on September 3, 1886.  In 1921, Dr. Curé got involved in politics and in 1936, he showed his will to serve the working class, advocating for constitutional reforms and denouncing exploitation and injustice. 1 1695449
Due to political unrest in Kenya, the UPU Congress was moved to Geneva, Switzerland 1 1695407
Endemic shrub now confined to only Corps de Garde Mountain.  It bears nice small purple flowers which are one of the most beautiful wild flowers of the island. 1 1695426
Face value: 4 d 1 51971
Face value: 6 d 1 51972
Face value: 9 d 1 51973
From Journal of the Gelderland, 1601 1 517969
Governor of Mauritius 1 52104
Imprint Date 1983 1 2308901
Imprint Date 1985 3 2308902 2308903 2308904
Imprint Date 1987 3 2308905 2308906 2308907
Imprint Date 1994 1 2308910
Imprint Date 1995 1 2308911
Imprint Date 1998 1 2308913
Imprint date 1997 1 2308912
In 1863, the Red Cross Society was founded in Geneva by Henri Dunant. 150 years later, the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movements have 188 national societies with approximately 97 million volunteers to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for all human beings, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering. 1 1695214
In Mauritius, this species was initially considered to be synonymous with Oeoniella aphrodite, but its inflorescence and flower structure are different from the latter. 1 1695218
In the early 19th century, Mauritius experienced a fast expanding economy due to a soaring sugar industry and a rapid development of trading activities. At the time, this stone building was in stark contrast with the other existing commercial ones of Port Louis. In November 1979, it became the registered office of Ireland Blyth Ltd. Since 2007, it is the registered office of Afrasia Bank Ltd. 1 1695212
In the wake of the first cellular service in September 1983 in the United States, a Mauritian private company, Emtel Ltd., the pioneer in the sector, successfully launched, in May 1989, the first mobile telephone in Mauritius. Thereafter, other telecommunication operators followed suit. 1 1695227
Indigenous plant with various medicinal virtues, among which diuretic. It was also used extensively against malaria and it is quite common in upland humid forests and bears tiny white flowers at the base of the leaves. 1 1695425
Inscribed 1994 1 2049334
Inscribed 1998 1 2049335
Issued in sheetlets cotaining 2 se-tenant strips of 3 1 2049331
Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre is a renown author and novelist of 18th century France for his novel Paul et Virginie which he wrote in 1789 having been inspired by the enchanting environment of Isle de France (Mauritius) during his stay in 1768. 1 1695413
Joseph Conrad is one of the most famous British novelists of polish origin of his true name Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski.  He was for long considered as the greatest living novelist.  His tale A Smile of Fortune was inspired by his visit to Mauritius which he described as "a pearl distilling sweetness upon the world". 1 1695416
Laid Paper 4 51980 51981 51982 51983
Le Morne is a mountainous promontory in the South West of the island of Mauritius where slaves escaping servitude found refuge.  Le Morne holds great importance in the history and memory of Mauritius. 2 1695445 1695446
Mark Twain was born in Florida on the 30th Novembr 1835 is one f the most important figures in American literature and one of th greatest humorists.  . The author of Tom Sawyer, came in Mauritius in 1896. In his book entitled More Tramps Abroad or Following the Equator xpublished in 1897, he wrote "... you gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven and that heaven was copied after Mauritius". 1 1695415
Mauritius has an estimated HIV prevalence of 0,97% among the adult population, of which 5030 cases are known according to July 2011 statistics.  An average of 35 new cases of HIV are being registered every month.  20% of the affected population are women. 1 1695454
Mauritius takes pride in having been associated (concurrently with 61 other sites of observation around the world) with the astronomical study of the Transit of Venus on June 2, 1761.  The 'Académie des Sciences' sent a team headed by French scientist and Clergyman Cannon Alexandre-Gui Pingré for this observation in the island of Rodrigues. 1 1695451
Mauritius' participation in the Expo was built around the concept Mauritius: a City State, and aimed at showcasing the country's strategic location, its economic vibrancy, modernity, environmental consciousness, harmounious blend of cultures, artistic and cultural heritage and natural beauty. 1 1695440
Novel by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, first published in 1788 1 52272
Ordinary Paper 30 52139 52140 52141 52142 52170 52172 52176 52174 52180 52193
Ordinary Paper,large C 1 52198
Ordinary Paper,small C 1 52197
Overprint 2 cents on 13 cents. 1 52066
Overprint,Postage & Revenue 1 52116
Perf 14 to 16 1 51999
Postcard 1901 1 2308909
Published by Harrison, 1798 1 517971
Rare endemic plant found only on dry exposed mountain tops where it grows on rocky medium.  It bears composite white and yellow flowers and its silvery leaves offer a perfect camouflage with its rocky surroundings. 1 1695422
Rare endemic shrub now found in few places like Le Pouce, Grand Bassin, Bassin Blanc, Trou aux Cerfs and Combo.  Its orange yellow bell-shaped flowers are conspicuous and attractive. 1 1695427
Rare endemic shrub with rambling branches striving only on two mountains of Mauritius: Corps de Garde and Le Morne Brabant.  It bears deep carmine striking flowers. 1 1695428
Rare plant found in the wild on few mountain flanks.  It is also one of the native flowering plants commonly planted in gardens and used in landscaping projects.  This plant bears conspicuous pink inflorescence. 1 1695424
Re-engraved printing plate of Mi:MU 4, clear diagonal lines of the background; RARE! 1 51979
Reverend Jean Le Brun is regarded as the precursor of free education in Mauritius. Soon after his arrival on the island on 18 May 1814 he started setting up schools, the first one at Chaussée Street, Port Louis, on the site of 'Maison Mabille', for those who could not attend private schools on account of their limited resources and of class discrimination. 1 1695226
Roussea simplex on the other hand is a rare endemic shrub now found in few places like Le Pouce, Grand Bassin, Bassin Blanc, Trou aux Cerfs and Combo.  Its orange yellow bell-shaped flowers are conspicuous and attractive. 1 1768213
Short endemic shrub with pinkish composite flowers confined to only one region in the wild at Plaine Champagne.  It has been positively cultured at Brest University in France and nursed at Kew Garden.  Young successful generations have been sent to Mauritius for local habitat adaptation. 1 1695420
Shows the famous „Blue Penny“ of 1847 1 1478087
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam is considered as the most outstanding personality in Mauritius.  Son of an indentured labourer, he became the first Prime Minister of Mauritius (1968 - 1982) after its independence in 1968.  He was also the Governor General (1983 - 1985) a few years before the island attained status of Republic. 1 1695441
South Africa hosted, from June 11 to July 11 2010,  the XIXth edition of the FIFA World Cup.  Nine countries, out of the fourteen of the Southern Africa Postal Operators Association (SAPOA), marked this historical event (it was the first time the African Continent was hosting the FIFA World Cup) by a joint issue. 1 1695438
Stamp Number #7 and #8 were never placed in use 1 2097096
Strip of two stamps and one tag 1 287610
Text POST OFFICE. !!! Extremely rare (only 12 copies known) !!! 1 51951
Text POST OFFICE. !!! Extremely rare (only 15 copies known) !!! 1 51950
Text POST PAID. 3 51954 51959 51960
The Aapravasi Ghat (meaning The Immigration Depot in Hindi) used to accommodate indentured labourers from the time of their landing to their deployment on the various sugar cane estates around the island.  The Aapravasi Ghat site stands as a major historic testimony of indenture in the 19th century. 2 1695444 1695447
The Belle Mare Prison, situated on the premises of Constance La Gaieté Sugar Estates was founded in 1783. It is one of the rare preserved structures reminding us of the treatment meted out to slaves during the 18th and the 19th centuries in Mauritius. 1 1695210
The Domaine de Bel Ombre was created in 1765 and in the early 19th century, the estate at Bel Ombre was planted with sugar cane on the coastal plains and produced sugar. 1 1695211
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry in conjunction with the UN and UNESCO have proclaimed the year 2011 to be the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011).  The goals of IYC 2011 are to increase public appreciation of chemistry, to encourage interest in chemistry among young people and to generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry. 1 1695452
The Mascarene Swallow, also known as the Mascarene Martin and the 'grosse hirondelle' in French, is a rare bird with a total population of less than 500 pairs in Mauritius. 1 1695219
The Médine Sugar Estates Ltd. were established in 1911 as a sugar producing company.  The factory is located in the western part of the island in the district of Black River.  In 2010, the Médine Sugar factory has crushed 408,114.76 tons of sugarcanes for a production of 46,127.96 tons of sugar. 1 1695450
The Nile tilapia is native to Africa and the Middle East. It has a distinctive regular, vertical stripes extending as far down the body as the bottom edge of the caudal fin, with variable coloration. Adults reach up to 50-60 cm in length and up to 4 kg. It lives for up to nine years. 1 1768217
The Port of Souillac was an important strategic point during the French occupation but it was not before 1787 that it was provided with the necessary infrastructure and wharfs to facilitate access to coasters and other vessels of low tonnage. 1 1695213
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 2011 as the International Year of Forests which conveys the theme of  "Forests for People".  It celebrates the central role of people in the sustainable development of our world's forests.  The Forests and Reserves Act No.41 of 1983 caters for the protection and management of state forests and reserves. 1 1695453
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas, Tortue verte or Tortue franche in French) is found in the tropical marine waters of the south west Indian Ocean which shelter important nesting and feeding sites for this protected species. 1 1695228
The logo has been inspired from the country's most valuable asset that exudes the brand values and personality: the spirit of the people of Mauritius.  It also reflects the spirit of the place. 2 1695433 1695434
The saddleback tortoises had really long, flexible necks, much more than any other giant tortoise.  The upturned saddle in the shell was an adaptation to maximise the stretching of the neck.  As they could reach up to 1.4 metres to browse on low trees and shrubs 1 1695430
The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children was set up on 10 December 2003 pursuant to the Ombudsperson for Children's Act 2003. 1 1695225
This agenda is a call for global action for the people, prosperity and the planet and also calls for peace and justice and for a renewed global partnership to guide development actions in the next 15 years to eradicate poverty and advance human development, while respecting the natural boundaries of our planet. 1 1768214
This stamp pays tribute to the famous Arab geographer and cartographer Al-Idrissi.  He contributed to the enrichment of the maritime history of the Indian Ocean and the world.  The iconic figure of Al-Idrissi or Sharif Al-Idrissi (about 110-1165) celebrated here, is famous for his Book of Roger (1154-1157), the state-of-the-art world atlas in pre-modern times. 1 1695439
Unique to the island of Mauritius, Hyophorbe amaricaulis, commonly know as Hurricane Palm or the Loneliest Palm is classified as 'Critically Endangered' on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. 1 1695217
Watermark: Crown and “CA” downwards to the right 1 2049330
White backside 1 52167
With 1998 printed - Watermark 7 1 1768223
Wove Paper 5 51984 51985 51996 51997 52000
also shown: Mauritius Lowland Forest Day Gecko (Phelsuma guimbeaui) 1 198534
dated 1995 1 517839
dated 1996 1 1695344
datet 1985 No Sn code 1 1768220
he Pignon D'inde is a robust tropical plant which can live beyond a year and is drought resistant. Originating from Central America, it may be classified as a shrub or a bush with soft grey bark and can reach heights between 3 and 5 metres and much higher in favourable climatic conditions. 1 1695223
he Rodrigues Fruit Bag also known as Roussette de Rodrigues previously common to Mauritius and Rodrigues is now restricted to Rodrigues only.  It is often known as the Golden Fruit Bat due to the colour of its fur. 1 1695222
overprint SELF GOVERMENT 1967 18 124545 124546 124547 124548 124549 124550 124551 124552 124553 124554
overprint SELF GOVERMENT 1967 Pink background 1 124559
undated 2 198524 198539
without date 1 198542
yellow backside 1 52158
½ on 9ct 1 52022