20.02.2002
Painter – Kozlov I.
Stamps per sheets: 50 (5x10 stamps).
Paper - coated; manufacturing process - offset; perforation - comb 12½ x 12.
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A lily is an amazing flower. It is featured on the coat of arms of Louis the Ninth. The three lilies on his colours symbolized sympathy, justice and mercy - the three virtues that characterized this king's reign.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 26×37 | The Cinnabar lily. "Congratulations!" multicolor |
2.50 | 0.75 | 450000 |
№ 735
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The white lily is a symbol of innocence and purity. In Greek mythology it is sky-born. It is said to grow from the milk of Juno, the mother of gods.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 26×37 | The Royal lily. "Love and pleasures!" multicolor |
2.50 | 0.75 | 450000 |
№ 736
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Philip III the Brave was the first French king whose seal consisted of three lilies. 200 years later the seal became a national emblem.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 26×37 | The Thunderbolt lily. "Happy Birthday!" multicolor |
2.50 | 0.75 | 450000 |
№ 737
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Some Caucasian lilies can get red and yellow after rain, that is why girls use them for divination. They take a lily bud and open it after the rain is over. If the flower is yellow inside, the intended is inconstant, if the flower is red, he loves the girl.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 26×37 | The Gilded lily. "With all my heart!" multicolor |
2.50 | 0.75 | 450000 |
№ 738
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There is the following story about the red lily.
| Face value | Size | Description | Price, mint | Price, used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.50 | 26×37 | The Stargazer lily. "Be Happy!" multicolor |
2.50 | 0.75 | 450000 |
Se-tenant
Stamps per sheet: 50 (1x10 se-tenants of 5x1 stamps).
Paper - coated; manufacturing process - offset; perforation - comb 12½ x 12.
Se-tenant print quantity - 150000.
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| 734 | 735 | 736 | 737 | 738 |
The lily has received its name from the ancient Gaul word "li-li" which means "very white". Not long ago the lily was amateur culture, but due to the success of the modern selection it has quickly turned into one of the most popular flowers. Today we know about 100 kinds and more than 3000 sorts of lilies.
Sheetlet
Stamps per sheet: 6 (3x2 stamps).
Paper - coated; manufacturing process - offset; perforation - comb 12½ x 12.
Sheetlet print quantity - 70000.
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| K1 | 734 | 735 |
| 736 | 737 | 738 |
Category:
Nature : Flora
FDC:
Flora. Lilies.
Special cancellation marks:
Flora. Lilies.
Souvenir packs in cover:
Flora
