Galleries of Paleontology and Paleoanthropology related stamps


These galleries features nearly 1,500 images of official postage stamps both directly and indirectly connected to Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, along with nearly 1,000 examples of circulated envelopes and postcards bearing these stamps.

These galleries are updated once a year, typically toward the end of the year. The most recent update was in October 2025. A postage stamp is a government-authorized adhesive label affixed to a mailpiece as definitive evidence of pre-paid postal fees. These items are typically produced on specialized security paper and feature a national identifier, a specific monetary denomination, and an adhesive gum or self-adhesive backing on the reverse. Beyond covering standard transportation costs, postage stamps may also be utilized to pay for ancillary services, such as registration, insurance, or certified delivery. While primarily issued by national postal administrations, stamps remain legal tender for postal services until they are officially demonetized or cancelled by a postmark.


Notes:
  • Most of the stamps shown on this page are from the collection of the Site Admin. Other images were shared by friends or visitors to the site. A few were downloaded from other sites on the internet.
  • Many images are large in size. It may take a few seconds for them to load — please be patient while scrolling in full-size mode.
  • “Sa” in the file names stands for “self-adhesive” stamps
Acknowledgements:
  • Many thanks to Dr. Peter Voice from Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, Western Michigan University, for reviewing the draft page and English corrections.

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Last update 29.10.2025