Historic Stamps FROM THE PAST

Vintage 1978 Commemorative Stamp

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France

Country in Western Europe

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history. ― Google

Topic

Paris - Floral Park Fountain

Fontaine du Parc floral de Paris

Series: Europa (C.E.P.T.)

C.E.P.T.- European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations

The Parc floral de Paris is a public park and botanical garden located within the Bois de Vincennes in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. It was created in 1969. It is one of four botanical gardens in Paris, and is the site of major annual flower shows. The nearest metro station to the park is Chateau-de-Vincennes.

Wikipedia

Europa stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations/ enterprises under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme. Since the first issue in 1956, EUROPA stamps have been a tangible symbol of Europe’s desire for closer integration and cooperation and in 1993, PostEurop became responsible for issuing EUROPA stamps.

Wikipedia

Catalog code: Scott 1610

Issued on: 1978-05-06

Colors: Multicolor

Face value: 1.40 ₣

CONDITION

Used-Light-Hinge (ULH)

Margins: Very Fine (VF)

(See listing photos for condition!)

All used stamps are clean of paper residue on back sides

And are nicely pressed!

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Thank you for your interest!

Bobbie Skye