Republic of Burundi 1970 Entomological Postage Stamp Series

This item is a curated collection of postage stamps from the Republic of Burundi, specifically the 'Insects' series issued around 1970. The collection consists of approximately 21 stamps organized in four rows within a protective white philatelic album page or stock sheet. Each stamp features a detailed, colorful illustration of various beetle species (Coleoptera), including longhorn beetles and jewel beetles, depicted against a white background. The denomination of the stamps varies, with visible values such as 4f, 5f, 6.50f, 8f, 10f, 15f, 20f, and 150f. Each stamp is clearly marked with 'REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI' along the bottom edge. Notable features include perforated edges and circular black postal cancellations (postmarks) indicating these are 'cancelled-to-order' (CTO) or used specimens. The condition of the stamps appears fair to good for their age, though some light foxing or yellowing is visible on the album page itself. The printing quality shows late-20th-century lithographic techniques with vibrant reds, greens, oranges, and metallic-style sheens to represent the insects' exoskeletons. This set is a classic example of topical or thematic philatelic material produced for the collector market during the 1970s.