Vintage Somaliland stamps KGV KGVI QEII

A Legacy of the Horn of Africa This hand-curated archive features authentic vintage postage stamps from British Somaliland, documenting the territory’s history through three successive British monarchs. The collection spans from the reign of King George V and King George VI to the early issues of Queen Elizabeth II. These artifacts showcase a unique philatelic journey, from early overprints to the stunning pictorial series featuring local wildlife, such as the Somali gazelle and kudu, alongside traditional nomadic scenes and coastal landscapes of the Gulf of Aden.

Archive Features:

• 100% Authentic: Original vintage postage stamps—strictly no digital reproductions or modern prints.

• Philatelic Quality: A hand-selected array highlighting the detailed steel-plate engraving and vibrant color palettes characteristic of African colonial postal history.

• Historical Record: A significant addition for collectors of African and British Commonwealth history, capturing the heritage of the protectorate across several transformative decades of the 20th century.

Important Note on Selection: These are example images of the actual stamps; your set may vary from this set as we sell many of them and not all packages are always the same.

Every set is unique and includes our guarantee of authenticity. Shipped worldwide from the UK.

Set1:QV_KE7 £18
Queen Victoria op on India stamps till King Edward 7 stamps
Set2:KE7_KG5 £16
King Edward 7 till King George 5 including 1 Rupee stamps
Set3:KE7_QE2 £14
King Edward 7 till Queen Elizabeth II stamps
Set4:KG6both £15
This set has both the original Anna price and overprinted cents to cover the change of monetary unit.
Set5:KG5 £12
Nice set of stamps covering KG5 , KG6 to QE II
Set6:QE2 £10
Nice set of stamps covering QEII , later set is when local power handover started in the country.
Set7:KG6_QE2 £20
Nice set of stamps covering KG6