Nelida Fernandez Besada

Merino-Merino sheep

Merino-Oveja merina
OwnerNelida Fernandez Besada
ObservationsThe Merino sheep would have originated in North Africa and passed to the Iberian Peninsula, where it was quickly adopted by the powerful Council of La Mesta, coming to hold its monopoly for some centuries.
CountryAustralia
Face value39c
StateUsed
StatusInterchangeable
CategoryFlora and Fauna
FormatLandscape
Colormulticolor
Other informationPerforated stamp
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