United Nations Geneva stamps year 2005 Orchids Flowers

United Nations Geneva stamps year 2005 Orchids Flowers MNH set

📮 Overview — UN Geneva 2005 Orchids / Flowers

The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued a set of stamps in 2005 from its Geneva office that feature orchids and other flowers as part of its Flora / Endangered Species theme.

These stamps were part of a series released on 3 March 2005 under the “Endangered Species / Orchids” theme — a continuation of the UNPA multi-year series highlighting endangered flora and fauna.

This specific set typically includes a block of four se-tenant designs (i.e., four different orchid motifs printed together in one pane):

• Each stamp in the block shows a different orchid species in full color.
• The stamps are denominated in Swiss francs (as they were issued at the UN Geneva postal facility).

They were issued as regular postage stamps — valid for use on mail from the Palais des Nations in Geneva — and were also sold to collectors.

🎨 Designs & Motifs

The 2005 UN Geneva orchid stamps typically show four vibrant orchid illustrations, such as (illustrative examples):

• A bright orange/red orchid design
• A yellow orchid species
• A greenish tinged orchid
• A pink/purple spotted orchid

These are grouped together in a block of four se-tenant stamps or in larger panes for collectors.

📦 Formats You May Encounter

• Mint Never Hinged (MNH) blocks of four (common format for collectors) — as shown above.
• First Day Covers (FDC) or maximum cards with the stamps affixed — popular among thematic collectors.
• Larger panes or corner blocks — often sold or catalogued by dealers.

📊 Cataloging Info (Collector Context)

• These stamps are usually listed under Scott catalog numbers UNG 436–439 (Geneva 2005 Endangered Species/Orchids set).
• They are part of the annual UNPA program, which also included issues from New York and Vienna in the same year.