France – Scott # 2101-04

Description

Issued in 1988, France Scott #2101–2104 form part of a modern definitive series featuring stylized natural and symbolic motifs, paired with contemporary graphic design. Unlike traditional portrait definitives, these stamps emphasize abstraction, color, and universal imagery, reflecting late-20th-century French design sensibilities.

The set includes:
• Scott 2101 (1.36f) – a stylized dove, symbolizing peace and communication
• Scott 2102 (1.75f) – an abstract organic form suggesting growth and movement
• Scott 2103 (2.83f) – flames, representing energy, transformation, or industry
• Scott 2104 (4.75f) – a leaf, evoking nature, renewal, and environmental awareness

Each stamp is printed in a distinct color palette, with crisp linework and flat fields of color that emphasize clarity and reproducibility for everyday postal use. The inscription “Affranchis Postes” marks their definitive function within the French postal system.

All four stamps are offered mint never hinged, with full original gum, clean margins, sharp perforations, and bright, unfaded color throughout. A strong group for collectors of modern design, definitives, symbolism, and late-20th-century French issues.

• Country: France

• Year of Issue: 1988

• Scott Numbers: 2101–2104

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Set Size: 4 stamps