Argentina – Scott # 1522

Description

Argentina Scott #1522 — MNH — “Carnaval” (Cassia carnaval) Flower (1983)

Issued in 1983, this beautifully printed Argentine definitive features the vibrant yellow blossoms of Cassia carnaval, known locally as Carnaval. The artwork captures the plant’s bright clusters and delicate leaf structures in a naturalistic botanical style, showcasing the rich floral diversity of Argentina.

Designed by Sato-Fouret and printed by the Casa de Moneda, the stamp uses clean white space to highlight the vivid illustration, giving it a crisp, modern appearance typical of Argentina’s botanical issues of the early 1980s.

This example is Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum, sharp detail, and fresh color. A lovely addition for collectors of:

• Botanical and floral stamps

• Latin American definitives

• Argentina flora series