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common1945-1980
Lady's-slipper for Botanical Congress
United States · 1969 · 6¢
The stamp depicts a vibrant illustration of a pink and white Lady's-slipper orchid (Cypripedium reginae) with text for the XIth International Botanical Congress.
Issued to mark the XIth International Botanical Congress, this stamp celebrates botanical science and international cooperation in the field.
Printing Method
Offset
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Stanley W. Galli. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
