United Nations New York stamps year 1996 Flowers Endangered Plants MNH set
On March 14, 1996, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) dedicated its annual Endangered Species series to endangered flora, specifically featuring rare orchids. The New York office issued four 32¢ stamps as part of this worldwide 12-stamp collection across the NY, Geneva, and Vienna offices.
UN New York — 1996 Endangered Species (Flora) Set
| Denomination | Scientific Name | Common Name | CITES Protection |
| 32¢ | Cypripedium calceolus | Yellow Lady’s Slipper | Appendix II |
| 32¢ | Disa uniflora | Red Disa / Pride of Table Mountain | Appendix II |
| 32¢ | Peristeria elata | Dove Orchid / Holy Ghost Orchid | Appendix I |
| 32¢ | Phragmipedium besseae | Besse’s Phragmipedium | Appendix I |
- Artist: René Collins
- Printing Process: Offset lithography by Johann. Enschedé en Zonen (Netherlands)
- Format: Sheets of 16 stamps with thematic marginal illustrations on the sheet border.
- Maximum Cards & Covers: Issued alongside official First Day Covers (FDCs) from New York and a combined maximum card set covering all 12 stamps from the New York, Geneva (0.80, 1.10 Fr), and Vienna (S 7, S 13) offices.
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