Argentina – Scott # 1526

Description

Argentina Scott #1526 — MNH — “Flor de Cactus” (Gymnocalycium bruchii) (1983)

Part of Argentina’s 1983 botanical definitive series, this stamp features the striking Flor de Cactus (Gymnocalycium bruchii), a compact cactus species native to Argentina’s mountainous regions. The illustration highlights the plant’s distinctive form: a rounded, spined green body topped by a radiant cluster of pale pink blossoms.

Drawn by J. M. Fouret and printed by the Casa de Moneda, the stamp employs the clean, white-background design characteristic of the series—allowing the detailed botanical artwork to stand out with clarity and elegance.

This example is Mint Never Hinged, with full original gum, fresh color, and a sharply struck impression. A wonderful piece for collectors of:

• Botanical and cactus themes

• Latin American flora

• Argentina definitive series