Madagascar of a former French possession achieved independence in 1966. 1970's began, and the domestic administration was confused, and the government which aimed at socialism was born in 1975, and the name of a country was changed by the Democratic Republic of Madagascar. It switched a policy to free economy from deadlock of economy after 1980's began and changed the name of a country in the Republic of Madagascar in 1992.
Seven kinds of Mollusca stamps were issued by this African big island Madagascar which floated southeast in 1993.
Republic of Madagascar
1993.2.3 Mollusca Stamp
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Great Green Turban Turbo marmoratus (Turbinidae) |
Episcopal Miter Mitra mitra (Mitridae) |
Greater Argonaut Argonauta argo (Argonautidae) |
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Textile Cone Conus textile (Conidae) |
Sea Hare Aplysia clepilans (Aplysiidae) |
Minor Harp Harpa amouretta (Harpidae) |
Tiger Cowrie Snail Cypraea tigris (Cypraeidae) |