France – Scott #s 1068-72

Description

Issued in 1963, this complete mint never hinged set (Scott #1068–1072) presents a varied survey of France’s regional landscapes, historic architecture, and cultural sites, rendered in finely engraved scenic style characteristic of early 1960s French issues.

The set includes:
• Saint-Flour (0.60f), a dramatic hilltop town in Auvergne with cathedral and volcanic setting
• Moissac Abbey (0.95f), depicting the celebrated Romanesque cloister
• Château d’Amboise (0.30f), one of the great royal châteaux of the Loire
• Côte d’Azur (Var) (0.50f), showing the rugged Mediterranean coastline of southeastern France
• Vittel (0.85f), portraying the renowned spa resort and parkland

Each stamp is engraved and printed in rich, balanced colors, combining architectural precision with atmospheric landscapes. Together, the set offers a compact visual tour of France’s geographic and cultural diversity, from medieval cloisters and royal castles to coastal scenery and spa towns.

All five stamps are offered mint never hinged, with full original gum, clean margins, sharp perforations, and fresh, unfaded color throughout. A strong thematic set for collectors of France, scenic issues, architecture, and regional heritage.

• Country: France

• Year of Issue: 1963

• Scott Numbers: 1068–1072

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Set Size: 5 stamps