France – Scott #s 1178-79

Description

Issued in 1967, France Scott #1178–1179 represent France’s contribution to the annual EUROPA series organized by CEPT, promoting European cooperation through shared stamp themes.

The design features interlocking gears forming the EUROPA emblem, a visual metaphor for coordination, industry, and the interconnected future of Europe. The mechanical motif reflects the optimism of the late 1960s, emphasizing productivity, integration, and technological progress.

France issued the design in two denominations and contrasting colorways:
• 0.30f in blue tones (Scott 1178)
• 0.60f in brown and green tones (Scott 1179)

The clean geometry, restrained palette, and symbolic clarity make this pair a strong example of mid-century European graphic design applied to philately.

Both stamps are offered mint never hinged, with full original gum, clean margins, sharp perforations, and fresh, unfaded color. A core pairing for collectors of France, Europa issues, and European integration themes.

• Country: France

• Year of Issue: 1967

• Scott Numbers: 1178–1179

• Denominations: 0.30f, 0.60f

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

• Set Size: 2 stamps