Common gladiolus - Gladiolus communis

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 29/12/1987

Age : 39 years

Michel Reference
TN 1161
Stanley Reference
TN 1098
Yvert Reference
TN 1142
Themes
Flora
Description
This stamp represents the common gladiolus, an emblematic flower of the Tunisian countryside recognizable by its purplish pink bells. Often associated with the return of spring, the gladiolus is celebrated here for its wild beauty and its presence in the local floral imagination. This program highlights the richness of the Maghreb flora and is part of an environmental awareness initiative. She transforms a wild flower into a subject of artistic and scientific study, affirming the aesthetic and ecological value of Tunisian spontaneous flora.
Size
25x25 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Ali Bellagha
Perforation
14½ x 14¼
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,15 DT
Mint Value
0,58 $
Used Value
0,29 $
Print Run
5 008 000 exemplaires
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