3193) Tropical Flowers, Republic of France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a set of four postage Stamps featuring the Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Bird of Paradise and the Ballisier (all stamps of 1.29 Euro each): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 12.02.2024:
In tropical climates, many plants can flower throughout the year due to the constant climatic conditions, while their captivating fragrances fill the atmosphere with a sweet olfactory melody.
In the kingdom of exotic flowers, each species is a living poem, an ode to nature and its infinite creativity.
Their intense colours and heady scents awaken our dulled senses, reminding us of the splendour of the world around us.
Their unique characteristics make them not only beautiful, but also deeply meaningful, showing at every moment the richness and diversity of our planet.
Among these floral wonders is "Bougainvillea", these delicate creatures from faraway lands.
Their elegant shapes and bright colours make them mysterious, almost magical. They climb gracefully with the seasons. Their colorful bracts captivate the eyes and amaze beauty-loving souls as these bracts come in a range of vibrant colors, including pink, red, purple, orange and white, creating a dazzling visual spectacle.
Then come the "Hibiscus", with their flamboyant corollas that evoke the fire of the setting sun. Their silk-soft petals undulate to the rhythm of the breeze, spreading passion and exoticism.
Hibiscus evoke distant lands and starry nights where love blooms in every shaded corner.
In the brightness of a tropical dawn, the beacon blossoms. Its fiery red petals dance under the sun, in a symphony of heat and dazzling colours.
The "Ballisier" is an erect herb typically growing taller than 1.5 m.
"Birds of paradise", these artists of flora, captivate our senses with their elusive grace, transporting us to imaginary lands where beauty has no limits.
With their elegant silhouettes, they seem like creatures straight out of a fairytale dream. Their slender petals stretch gracefully towards the sky, like shimmering feathers ready to fly into infinity.
The Stamps:
Technical details:
Issue Date:12.02.2024
Size(s):
Size of Stamp: 30.00 mm x 40.85 mm & 40.85 mm x 30.00 mm,
M/S Size: 110.00 mm x 160.00 mm
Links:
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4) For Rio 2016, please click on the following link to get interesting insights into the mascots of the Rio Olympics Vinicius and Tom, the Games and the Commemorative Coins and stamps issue programme: 1)The 31st Summer Olympics "Rio 2016"2) Commemorative Stamps and booklets issued by the Department of Posts, India on 05.08.2016
5) For Ancient Olympic Games on Greek Coins of Antiquity, please click on the following link: Ancient Olympic Games on Greek Coins of Antiquity
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7) For a presentation set of two stamps titled "Spirit of Olympics, Athens, Atlanta" please visit the following link: Spirit of the Olympic Games, Athens-Atlanta: Celebrating the Centenary of the Modern Olympic Games
8) For a presentation set of four stamps titled "XXVIII Olympic Games" (2004 Summer Olympics Athens, Greece, please visit the following link: XVIII Summer Olympic Games, Athens Greece (2004)
9) For a presentation set of two stamps titled "XXIX Olympic Games" (2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing, China, please visit the following link: XXIX Olympic Games Beijing, China: 08.08.08- 24.08.08: A Presentation set of four stamps issued by India Post on 08.08.08
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