France – Scott # 2261-64

Description

Issued in 1991, this complete mint never hinged set (Scott #2261–2264) highlights protected and emblematic wildlife species found in France, reflecting growing public concern for biodiversity and habitat conservation at the end of the 20th century.

The set includes:
• Scott 2261 (2.00f) — L’Ours des Pyrénées (brown bear), symbolizing fragile mountain ecosystems
• Scott 2262 (3.00f) — La Tortue terrestre (terrestrial tortoise), emphasizing long-lived species vulnerable to habitat loss
• Scott 2263 (4.00f) — Le Castor (beaver), representing successful reintroduction and river restoration efforts
• Scott 2264 (5.00f) — Le Martin-pêcheur (kingfisher), a vivid indicator of clean waterways and healthy wetlands

Each stamp combines naturalistic illustration with subtle graphic symbols such as footprints and feathers, reinforcing themes of presence, movement, and ecological trace. The refined drawing style and soft color palettes are characteristic of early-1990s French nature issues.

All four stamps are offered mint never hinged, with full original gum, clean margins, sharp perforations, and bright, unfaded color throughout. An excellent set for collectors of wildlife, environmental themes, and modern French commemoratives.

• Country: France

• Year of Issue: 1991

• Scott Numbers: 2261–2264

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Set Size: 4 stamps