Description
Tunisia Scott #475–478 (1967) — “Expo 67 Montreal – Tunisian Pavilion” — Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Issued in 1967 by the République Tunisienne, this four-stamp set commemorates Tunisia’s national pavilion at Expo 67, the Montreal World’s Fair themed “Man and His World.” The issue showcases the architectural design of the Tunisian Pavilion, a modernist structure symbolizing progress, creativity, and national identity in the post-independence era.
Each denomination presents a different color and portrait pairing:
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65m Magenta & Violet — Pavilion with profile silhouette of President Habib Bourguiba.
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105m Brown & Blue — Pavilion with detailed portrait of Bourguiba facing right.
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120m Blue & Light Blue — Pavilion and profile silhouette in blue tones.
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200m Red & Brown — Pavilion with engraved portrait of Bourguiba, symbolizing Tunisia’s leadership in modernization and international outreach.
Printed by Courvoisier S.A., these stamps combine technical precision with aesthetic harmony, capturing both the optimism of the 1960s and Tunisia’s emergence as a forward-looking nation.
Condition: Mint, Never Hinged (MNH).
Scott Catalog Numbers: #475–478.
Issued: 1967.
Theme: Expo 67 / Tunisian Pavilion / Architecture / Habib Bourguiba.
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