Colombia – Scott #s 768-69
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Colombia 1963 Flowers and Pollinators set (Scott #768–769) featuring Passiflora vitifolia and Catasetum macrocarpum. Mint Never Hinged (MNH).
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Description
Colombia #768–769 (1963) – Flowers and Pollinators
Issued in 1963, this beautifully illustrated two-stamp set highlights Colombia’s extraordinary botanical diversity and the vital relationship between flowers and their pollinators. Each design pairs a native Colombian plant species with the insect essential to its reproduction.
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#768 (2p) – Passiflora vitifolia (red passionflower) and butterfly
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#769 (5p Airmail) – Catasetum macrocarpum (orchid) and bee
Printed by De La Rue de Colombia, these issues feature rich color lithography and scientific precision, typical of Colombia’s 1960s natural history commemoratives. A favorite among collectors of flora, fauna, and tropical biodiversity themes.
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Issue Year: 1963
Theme: Flowers, Pollination, Nature, Wildlife
Denominations: 2 Pesos & 5 Pesos Airmail
Printer: De La Rue de Colombia
Scott #: 768–769
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