ITEM SPECIFICS & DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

• Country / Region of Manufacture: Madagascar (Repoblika Demokratika Malagasy)

• Year of Issue: 1991

• Topic: Fauna, Dog Breeds, Canine Topicals, Shih Tzu, Afghan Hound, Chow Chow, Japanese Chin, Toy Terrier, Papillon

• Denomination: Souvenir Sheet (1500 FMG / 300 Ariary) + Complete Set of 7 Stamps (33 FMG to 800 FMG)

• Format: Souvenir Sheet & Complete Set of 7 Perforated Stamps

• Quality / Grade: Used / Canceled (Postally Used condition with authentic Tananarive cancels)

• Special Features: Colorful 1991 topical series illustrating popular purebred dogs (Shih Tzu, Levrette, Chow Chow, Afghan Hound, Papillon)

• Reference Code: VRT1

COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Topical Canine Issue: Authentic 1991 release from Madagascar celebrating domestic dog breeds and canine companions.

2. Breeds Depicted: Features the Shih Tzu on the 1500 FMG souvenir sheet, alongside Afghan Hound, Chow Chow, Japanese Chin, Italian Greyhound, Toy Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, and Papillon on the single values.

3. Lot Composition: Includes 1 souvenir sheet and the complete 7-stamp set.

4. Condition: Postally used / canceled with clean circular Tananarive postmarks dated March 20, 1991, vibrant colors, and full intact perforations.

5. Collector Appeal: Highly desirable complete thematic set for dog, fauna, and African postal history collectors.

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