Collection of Swedish Wildlife Postage Stamps

This is a horizontal row of vintage Swedish postage stamps featuring various bird species, part of a Larger philatelic collection. These stamps are primarily monochromatic or limited-palette intaglio prints on perforated paper. The grouping includes two identical 'Sverige 85' stamps depicting Razorbills (Alca torda) standing on rocks, printed in a deep slate blue and white. Next is a 40-öre stamp showing seagulls in flight over water, followed by another 40-öre stamp showing Whooper swans in flight against a solid blue background. Further right is a 45-öre 'Sverige' stamp featuring a detailed, textured engraving of an Owl (Strix aluco) perched in a tree, followed by a final stamp showing Cranes in a minimalist, light grey style. The stamps demonstrate high-quality Swedish engraving techniques from the mid-to-late 20th century, likely between 1960 and 1980. Condition-wise, several stamps show clear circular black postmarks (cancellations), particularly the seagull and swan versions, indicating they were used in transit. The perforations appear mostly intact, though there is slight darkening of the paper edges typical of aged acidic paper. These stamps were likely issued by PostNord Sverige (Posten AB) and showcase the nation's focus on natural history and biodiversity.