In 1955, Yugoslavia (the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) issued a beautiful set of stamps featuring flowers and flora from across the country. Here are the key details:
The Set:
- It consisted of 8 stamps in denominations ranging from 0.50 to 10 dinars.
- All stamps had the same design size of 25.5 x 35.5 mm.
- The set was printed using lithography in Zagreb.
Floral Subjects Depicted:
- Alpine Rose (Rhododendron)
- Iris
- Siberian Wallflower (Erysimum)
- Grape Hyacinth (Muscari)
- European Columbine (Aquilegia)
- Cyclamen
- Yellow Gentian
- Daffodil (Narcissus)
Design Details:
- Each stamp featured a single flower species in its natural habitat against a plain color background.
- The flowers were illustrated in precise botanical detail and vibrant colors.
- The Latin and local language names were inscribed on each stamp.
- The inscriptions also included “JUGOSLAVIJA” and the year 1955.
Significance:
- This was one of the earlier topical stamp issues by Yugoslavia featuring its native flora.
- It showcased the diversity of flowers found across Yugoslavia’s varied landscapes and climates.
- The set was very popular with topical collectors interested in flora and botanical subjects on stamps.
- It celebrated the natural beauty of Yugoslavia’s plant life through the artistic floral illustrations.
The 1955 Yugoslav Flowers/Flora set remains a favorite among stamp collectors and flora topicalists even today, thanks to its lovely designs and educational subject matter highlighting the country’s rich botanical heritage.ora topicalists even today, thanks to its lovely designs and educational subject matter highlighting the country’s rich botanical heritage.
