This attractive set of eight stamps featuring game bird was designed by J. Desselburger and lithographed.
The designs were as follows:
40g. Mallard, 60g. Common pheasants, 1z. 15 Eurasian woodcock, 1z..35 Ruff, 1z. 50 Wood pigeon, 2z. 40 Black grouse, 7z. Grey partridge, 8z. 50 Western capercaillie.
Issued 0n February 28, 1970. Multicoloured. Perf 11½.
The set is inexpensive and would make a nice addition to a birds on stamps collection.
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