Frangipani

Frangipani

Year
1971
Face Value
20
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 126
Yvert & Tellier
KM 71
Stanley Gibbons
KM 107

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
S. Gauthier
This regular definitive issue concludes the collection with a detailed botanical plate showcasing Frangipani (Plumeria rubra). The vertical vignette depicts a highly symmetrical terminal cluster of star-shaped, five-petaled blossoms radiating outward from a central stalk, framed by a striking whorl of elongated, lance-shaped canopy leaves. Historically, this stamp celebrates an essential component of the sensory landscape of the Comoros, where Plumeria species are integrated into local perfume-distillation traditions, decorative arts, and community celebrations. The piece permanently documents the rich arboreal assets and horticultural heritage of the islands, illustrating the intersection of native biodiversity and traditional ethnobotanical customs.