Somalia - 1957 4th Trade Fair

Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

 1957 4th Trade Fair

Italian Administration

Somalia - 1949 75th Anniversary of UPU

 Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

   75th Anniversary of UPU

Italian Administration

The Universal Postal Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policies among member countries, in addition to the worldwide postal system. Before the establishment of the UPU, each country had to prepare a separate treaty with other nations that post had wanted to bring international mail to and from. The UPU was created in 1874.

Somalia - 1955 3rd Trade Fair

Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

1955 3rd Trade Fair

Italian Administration

Somalia - 1953 Anniversary of Stamps

Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

1953 

The 50th Anniversary of Italian Somaliland Postage Stamps

Italian Administration

Somalia - 1958 Sports

Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

1958 Sports

Somalia - 1960 Opening of the University

Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

1960 Opening of the University

Italian Administration

Somalia - 1959 Legislative Assembly

Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

1959 Legislative Assembly

Italian Administration

Air Mail

Somalia - 1960 World Refugee Year

Somalia is one of East Africa country located in the Horn of Africa. In the late nineteenth century, the British and Italians gained control of the Somali coast, leading to the creation of protectorates of British Somaliland (north) and the Italian Somaliland (center and south). In 1936, Italian Somaliland was made to merge Italian East Africa. After the Second World War, the north of the country was a British protectorate, while the remainder was assigned to a trustee Italian. In 1960, the two regions were united in the Somali Republic.

1960 World Refugee Year

Italian Administration

Eritrea - 1930 - Wedding of Prince Umberto

  Eritrea is a state located in the northern part of the Horn of Africa. It was created as a political entity in 1890 when it was officially declared an Italian colony. In 1935 it was united with Somalia to form Italian East Africa, which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. In 1941 it was occupied by the British Army and remained under Allied military occupation until 1947. Became a British protectorate until 1952, when the United Nations to declare federated with the Ethiopian Empire, which annexed it in 1962. In 1991 it gained independence.

1930 - Wedding of Prince Umberto

Stamps of Italy overprinted "ERITREA"

Eritrea - 1931 - Effigy of Vittorio Emanuele III.

 Eritrea is a state located in the northern part of the Horn of Africa. It was created as a political entity in 1890 when it was officially declared an Italian colony. In 1935 it was united with Somalia to form Italian East Africa, which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. In 1941 it was occupied by the British Army and remained under Allied military occupation until 1947. Became a British protectorate until 1952, when the United Nations to declare federated with the Ethiopian Empire, which annexed it in 1962. In 1991 it gained independence.

1931 - Effigy of Vittorio Emanuele III.

Aegean Islands - Nisiro - 1930 - Ferrucci

The Italian occupation of the islands of the Aegean (Rhodes and the islands of the Sporades) took place in 1912, during the Italo-Turkish War for the possession of Libya. The reasons were essentially military bases closest to ensure supplies and prevent the smuggling of weapons and armed men among the Asian coast and the islands. With the Treaty of Sèvres of 1920, Turkey renounced in favor of Italy, the islands of the Dodecanese and one of  Castellorizo ​​(Castelorosso). After World War II, passed permanently to Greece.

 Nisiro 

1930 - Ferrucci

Stamps of Italy overprinted "Nisiro"

Eritrea -1927 - Militia - type I

 Eritrea is a state located in the northern part of the Horn of Africa. It was created as a political entity in 1890 when it was officially declared an Italian colony. In 1935 it was united with Somalia to form Italian East Africa, which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. In 1941 it was occupied by the British Army and remained under Allied military occupation until 1947. Became a British protectorate until 1952, when the United Nations to declare federated with the Ethiopian Empire, which annexed it in 1962. In 1991 it gained independence.

1927 - Militia - type I
Stamps of Italy overprinted "ERITREA"

Eritrea -1933 - African Subjects

 Eritrea is a state located in the northern part of the Horn of Africa. It was created as a political entity in 1890 when it was officially declared an Italian colony. In 1935 it was united with Somalia to form Italian East Africa, which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. In 1941 it was occupied by the British Army and remained under Allied military occupation until 1947. Became a British protectorate until 1952, when the United Nations to declare federated with the Ethiopian Empire, which annexed it in 1962. In 1991 it gained independence.

1933 - African Subjects

Italian East Africa - 1938 - anniversary of the birth of Augustus

The Italian East Africa was formed in 1935 by the union of the Italian possessions in Eritrea and Somalia which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. The territory was placed under the control of a governor-general who had the title of viceroy of Ethiopia and resided in Addis Abeba. With the Treaty of Paris of 1947 was dissolved, was reconstituted the kingdom of Ethiopia, Eritrea incorporated, while Somalia was under Italian trusteeship until 1960, when it achieved independence.

1938 - two thousandth anniversary of the birth of Augustus

Italian East Africa - 1942 - Hunter lions on horseback

The Italian East Africa was formed in 1935 by the union of the Italian possessions in Eritrea and Somalia which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. The territory was placed under the control of a governor-general who had the title of viceroy of Ethiopia and resided in Addis Abeba. With the Treaty of Paris of 1947 was dissolved, was reconstituted the kingdom of Ethiopia, Eritrea incorporated, while Somalia was under Italian trusteeship until 1960, when it achieved independence.

Postage Due 

1942 - Hunter lions on horseback

not issued

Aegean Islands - General issues - 1934 - Stylized wing

The Italian occupation of the islands of the Aegean (Rhodes and the islands of the Sporades) took place in 1912, during the Italo-Turkish War for the possession of Libya. The reasons were essentially military bases closest to ensure supplies and prevent the smuggling of weapons and armed men among the Asian coast and the islands. With the Treaty of Sèvres of 1920, Turkey renounced in favor of Italy, the islands of the Dodecanese and one of  Castellorizo ​​(Castelorosso). After World War II, passed permanently to Greece.

General issues 

1934 - Stylized wing

Issues with the words "Rodi" (not overprint)

were used on all the islands

Italian Colonies - General issues - 1934 - XV Milan Fair

Up to 1932, the commemorative Italian, were overprinted for each of the five African colonies, giving rise to a huge number of stamps, often of little use postal. From July 1, 1932 until 1934, the commemorative were issued in a single series with legend "Poste Coloniali" and in one case with overprint "Colonie Italiane." These values ​​were sold and used in all the colonies of Africa.

General issues 

1934 - XV Milan Fair

Eritrea - 1926 - Italian Colonial Institute

 Eritrea is a state located in the northern part of the Horn of Africa. It was created as a political entity in 1890 when it was officially declared an Italian colony. In 1935 it was united with Somalia to form Italian East Africa, which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. In 1941 it was occupied by the British Army and remained under Allied military occupation until 1947. Became a British protectorate until 1952, when the United Nations to declare federated with the Ethiopian Empire, which annexed it in 1962. In 1991 it gained independence.

1926 - Italian Colonial Institute 

Eritrea 1925 - The 25th Anniversary of the Reign

 Eritrea is a state located in the northern part of the Horn of Africa. It was created as a political entity in 1890 when it was officially declared an Italian colony. In 1935 it was united with Somalia to form Italian East Africa, which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. In 1941 it was occupied by the British Army and remained under Allied military occupation until 1947. Became a British protectorate until 1952, when the United Nations to declare federated with the Ethiopian Empire, which annexed it in 1962. In 1991 it gained independence.

1925 - The 25th Anniversary of the Reign 

of King Victor Emmanuel III 

Italian Postage Stamps Overprinted "ERITREA"

Eritrea - 1922 - 3° anniversary of victory

 Eritrea is a state located in the northern part of the Horn of Africa. It was created as a political entity in 1890 when it was officially declared an Italian colony. In 1935 it was united with Somalia to form Italian East Africa, which later (1936) was also aggregated Ethiopia. In 1941 it was occupied by the British Army and remained under Allied military occupation until 1947. Became a British protectorate until 1952, when the United Nations to declare federated with the Ethiopian Empire, which annexed it in 1962. In 1991 it gained independence.

1922 - 3° anniversary of victory 
(Stamps of Italy overprinted)