U.S.A. (1967) Francis Parkman*. Vertical strip of 5 misperforated, cutting the name "Francis" in half. Also slightly misperforated horizontally. Scott No 1261, Yvert No 818. Parkman is best known for his historical works on North America, but was also a noted horticulturalist.
AVAILABLE AT $40
GERMANY (1969) Trees. Fern. Squirrel. Photo essay (See Note) of unaccepted design for Nature Protection series. Scott No 1000, Yvert No 454.
AVAILABLE AT $60
BELGIUM (1967) Dunes. Beach grass. Privet. Thistles. Ministerial proof. Scott No 684, Yvert No 1409. Nature preservation.
AVAILABLE AT $50
GREAT BRITAIN (2000) Wetlands*. Ants*. Solar cells*. Leave in water*. Addressed FDC with cachet and thematic cancel. Scott Nos 1902-5.
AVAILABLE AT $12
AUSTRIA (1986) Discovery of mandrake root*. Dog*. Black proof. European Association for Anesthesiology. Scott No 1360, Yvert No 1687.
AVAILABLE AT $25
CYPRUS (2002) Medicinal plants. Set of 4 specimens. Scott Nos 990-3.
AVAILABLE AT $20
PERU (2004) Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)*. Imperforate pair (also available as a unique signed, dated and marked "OK" block of 4 for $800.) Medicinal plant used as a treatment in a wide range of immune system conditions. Scott No 1416. Only 2 proof sheets exist, and only 1 was signed in the margin!
AVAILABLE AT $160
PERU (2004) Maca root (Lepidium meyenii)*. Imperforate pair. Medicinal plant used to treat male impotence and female menopausal symptoms. Scott No 1418. Only 2 proof sheets exist!
AVAILABLE AT $160
NEW CALEDONIA (1955) "Towers of Notre Dame"*. Set of 2 dated corner imperforates. Scott Nos 300-1, Yvert Nos 284-5.
AVAILABLE AT $20
NEW CALEDONIA (1955) "Towers of Notre Dame"*. Set of 2 deluxe sheets. Scott Nos 300-1, Yvert Nos 284-5. Unusual!
AVAILABLE AT $25
GERMANY (1964) Plant growing out of wooden cross watering itself. Photo essay (See Note) of unaccepted design for 80th meeting of German Catholics. Scott No 896, Yvert No 309.
AVAILABLE AT $60
GERMANY (2001) Plant*. Overprinted MUSTER (specimen). Leonhart Fuchs, one of the founding fathers of botany. Scott No 2106.
AVAILABLE AT $20
AUSTRIA (1992) Paul Kitaibel*. Black proof. Famous botanist. Scott No 1562, Yvert No 1885.
AVAILABLE AT $15
AUSTRIA (1977) Nicholas Joseph von Jacquin*. Black proof. Botanist who first brought platinum and sugar cane to Austria and did seminal work on tropical fungi. Scott No 1051, Yvert No 1369.
AVAILABLE AT $20