The Republic of Mauritius is an island country situated in the Indian Ocean east of the island of Madagascar. The main language is English. Its capital is Port Louis. It is the only African country where Hinduism is the largest religion. Mauritius fell under British rule from 1810 until 1968 when it became independent. Tourism is the main source of income. The island is the only home of the dodo, which was made extinct centuries ago.
Mauritius is very important in the world of philately. Its first two stamps were the first issued in any part of the British Empire, but outside of Great Britain. This was in 1847. A cover exists of these two stamps which has been called “the greatest item in all philately”. This cover sold for about $4 million in 1993. Until then, it was the highest price ever paid for a single philatelic item. As a colony, the country mainly issued stamps depicting scenery and the reigning monarch. Since independence, the stamps are very colourful and depict wildlife, plants, local scenes and important people.
1867
SG # 103
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SG # 105
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1895
Arms of Mauritius Series
SG # 127
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SG # 128
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SG # 129
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1900
Arms of Mauritius Series
SG # 138
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SG # 139
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SG # 140
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SG # 167a
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1910
Arms of Mauritius Series (Inscribed REVENUE)
SG # 206
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SG # 183
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SG # 184
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SG # 210
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 211
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SG # 186
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SG # 220
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1913
King George V Series
SG # 224
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SG # 227
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 230
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SG # 232b
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1937
Coronation Series
SG # 249
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SG # 250
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1938
King George VI Series
SG # 255a
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SG # 256b
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SG # 257
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SG # 258
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SG # 259b
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1946
Victory Series
SG # 265
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1948
Centenary of the 1st British Colonial Stamp Series
SG # 266
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SG # 268
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1950
Various Scenes Series featuring King George V
SG # 276
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SG # 280
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SG # 281
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SG # 284
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SG # 285
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1953
Stamps of 1950 with Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 293
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SG # 294
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SG # 296
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 297
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SG # 298
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SG # 299
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SG # 300a
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SG # 301
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SG # 315
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SG # 303
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1961
150th Anniversary of British Post Office in Mauritius Series
SG # 309
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1965
Birds Series featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 341
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SG # 326
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SG # 327
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Centenary of I.T.U. Series
SG # 332
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1966
20th Anniversary of UNESCO Series
SG # 343
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1967
Self Government Series featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 345
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Birds Series (Overprinted SELF GOVERNMENT 1967) featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 350
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SG # 352
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1969
Sea Creatures featuring Queen Elizabeth II Series
SG # 382
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SG # 383
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 384
Unused (NH)
SG # 385
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SG # 386
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SG # 387
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SG # 480
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SG # 389
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SG # 389
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SG # 390
Unused (NH)
SG # 483
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SG # 483
Unused (NH)
SG # 484
Unused (NH)
SG # 448
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SG # 449
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SG # 449
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SG # 487
Unused (NH)
SG # 396
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SG # 452
Unused (NH)
SG # 453
Unused (NH)
SG # 399w
Unused (NH)
150th Anniversary of Telfair’s Improvements to the Sugar Industry Series
SG # 409
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1972
150th Anniversary of Port Louis Theatre Series
SG # 457
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1973
Birth Bicentenary of Robert Surcouf Series (privateer)
SG # 470
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1974
Centenary of UPU
SG # 474
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8th FAO Regional Conference for Africa in Mauritius Series
SG # 472
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1975
Aspects of Mauritian Life Series
SG # 493
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1976
Drought in Africa Series
SG # 499
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SG # 500
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Mail Carriers to Mauritius Series
SG # 504
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SG # 505
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1977
Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Series
SG # 516
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SG # 518
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Indigenous Flowers Series
SG # 520
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SG # 521
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SG # 522
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Inaugural International Flight of Air Mauritius Series
SG # 525
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SG # 526
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SG # 527
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1978
Various Scenes Series featuring Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 534A
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SG # 537B
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SG # 539A
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SG # 541B
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SG # 542A
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SG # 543A
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SG # 543A
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SG # 544A
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SG # 544A
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SG # 545A
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SG # 546A
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SG # 547A
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SG # 548A
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Endangered Species Series
SG # 558
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1979
Railway Locomotives Series
SG # 566
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Beatification of Father Laval Series (missionary)
SG # 571
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Death Centenary of Sir Rowland Hill Series
SG # 578
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International Year of the Child Series
SG # 584
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1980
“London 1980” – International Stamp Exhibition Series
SG # 594
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80th Birthday and 40th Year in Parliament of Prime Minister, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Series
SG # 600
Unused (NH)
Centenary of Mauritius Institute Series
SG # 602
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1981
Flowers Series
SG # 606
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Coats of Arms of Mauritius Towns Series
SG # 611
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SG # 613
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Famous Politicians and Physicians Series
SG # 622
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Religion and Culture Series
SG # 626
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Moslem Year 1400 Series – A.H. Commemoration
SG # 633
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1982
150th Anniversary of Charles Darwin’s Voyage Series
SG # 640
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Birth of Prince William of Wales Series
SG # 647
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Centenary of Robert Koch’s Discovery of Tubercle Bacillus Series
SG # 650
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1984
The Mauritius Kestrel Series
SG # 679
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150th Anniversary of Abolition of Slavery and Introduction of Indian Immigration Series
SG # 694
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Centenary of Alliance Francaise Series
SG # 698
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1985
Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother Series
SG # 700
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SG # 700
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SG # 701
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Pink Pigeon Series
SG # 709
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SG # 710
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SG # 711
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10th Anniversary of World Tourism Organisation Series
SG # 714
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250th Anniversary of Port Louis Series
SG # 717
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1986
Appearance of Halley’s Comet Series
SG # 722
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60th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II Series
SG # 726
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SG # 727
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International Events Series
SG # 730
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Orchids Series
SG # 734
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SG # 734
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SG # 735
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1987
Bicentenary of the Mauritius Bar Series
SG # 764
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SG # 766
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International Festival of the Sea Series
SG # 768
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SG # 769
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Art and Architecture Series
SG # 777
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SG # 779
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SG # 779
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1988
20th Anniversary of Independence Series
SG # 781
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150th Anniversary of World Health Organisation Series
SG # 787
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SG # 787
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SG # 788
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SG # 789
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150th Anniversary of Mauritius Commercial Bank Series
SG # 791
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Olympic Games Series – Seoul
SG # 797
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1989
Protection of the Environment Series
SG # 803A
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SG # 803a
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SG # 805a
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Visit of Pope John Paul II Series
SG # 824
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SG # 825
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60th Birthday of Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth Series
SG # 838
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1990
International Literacy Year Series
SG # 847
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1991
“Phila Nippon 91” International Stamp Exhibition Series
SG # 856
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Local Events and Anniversaries Series
SG # 872
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1993
25th Anniversary of National Day Series
SG # 882
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SG # 883
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5th Summit of French Speaking Nations Series
SG # 891
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SG # 894
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1994
Childrens’ Games and Pastimes Series
SG # 914
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1995
50th Anniversary of end of 2nd World War Series
SG # 920
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1998
Gekkos Series
SG # 977
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400th Anniversary of the Dutch Landing on Mauritius Series
SG # 986
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250th Anniversary of Chateau Le Reduit
SG # 993
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2000
Fish Series
SG # 1041
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