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Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis)
common1980-2010

Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis)

Nepal · 1993 · 10 ₨

This stamp features the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), a critically endangered bustard species native to the Indian subcontinent. The design, part of a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) series, highlights the bird in its natural grassland habitat, aiming to raise awareness for its conservation.

Issued in 1993, this stamp reflects Nepal's growing commitment to wildlife conservation and its collaboration with international organizations like the WWF to protect its unique and threatened biodiversity.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

sg758
scott664
michel753

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.