Peru stamps year 1973 Flowers, Orchids set MNH set
🌸 Peru 1973 Orchids Stamp Issue
In 1973, Peru issued a set of postage stamps themed on orchids, celebrating some of the country’s native orchid species. These were typically airmail stamps and are popular among botanical and thematic collectors.
📮 Stamp Set Details
This issue typically includes five values with different Peruvian orchid species depicted:
| Face Value | Orchid Species Illustrated | Scott / Michel (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 s | Lycaste reichenbachii | (Yvert/others) |
| 2.50 s | Masdevallia amabilis (sometimes paired with Sigmatostali peruviana) | Michel ~932 |
| 3.00 s | Sigmatostalix peruviana | Michel ~933 |
| 3.50 s | Porroglossum peruvianum | Michel ~934 |
| 8.00 s | Oncidium incarum | Michel ~935 |
📌 These values reflect the standard airmail thematic set from Peru in 1973 (often catalogued in Scott as C377–C381 and in Michel as 931–935) highlighting native orchid species.
🌿 Design & Usage
- Theme: Native orchids (Flora of Peru).
- Usage: Primarily issued as airmail stamps but collected for their botanical designs.
- Period of Issue: Around September 27, 1973.
- Design Style: Multi‑coloured botanical illustrations of each orchid species.
📦 Catalog & Collecting Notes
- Many listings for these stamps are found in mint never hinged (MNH) condition and are sold as a set by stamp dealers and auction sites.
- They are recognized in standard international catalogues under flora/orchids thematic issues.
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