Description

I am proud to present an extremely educational and aesthetically pleasing philatelic set from Somalia from 2001. This series pays tribute to the rich historical heritage, presenting finds from different periods and cultural circles.

Set Composition (MNH Condition)

• 4 Single Stamps: Values 100, 200, 600 i 3300 Sh.So. Each one represents a unique combination of architecture and craftsmanship:

  • 100 Sh.So.: An antique Roman arch combined with a classical sculpture.

  • 200 Sh. So. Ruins of a gate and a decorative rhyton vessel.

  • 600 Sh.So.: Monumental columns and a figure resembling an Egyptian deity or pharaoh.

  • 3300 Sh.So.: A stepped temple structure and a painted amphora.

• Large Souvenir Sheet: The central point is stamp 3000 Sh.So. featuring an intricately decorated golden mask and fragments of jewelry. The background of the sheet is a painterly vision of an archaeological excavation set against a desert landscape, filled with broken pottery and artifacts hidden in the sand.

Why is this series worth your attention?

• Educational Value: Perfect for collectors interested in history, archaeology, architecture, and ancient art.

• Italian Craftsmanship: Designed and printed by the Italian State Printing Office (I.P.Z.S.), ensuring the highest precision of detail and exquisite colors.

• Artistic Composition: The combination of rough sketches of ruins with colorful images of artifacts on stamps creates a very interesting visual effect.

• Perfect condition: Set preserved in MNH condition – clean, fresh, with full perforation.

Enrich your collection with this unique journey through time!