This complete set of four large high face-value mint stamps, issued by France in 1974, features the following works of art: "Cardinal Richelieu," by Philippe de Champaigne; abstract painting by Joan Miro, "Canal du Loing," by Alfred Sisley; and "In Honor of Nicolas Fouquet," tapestry by Georges Mathieu. Each stamp has an attached tab publicizing "Arphila 75," an international philatelic show held in Paris (June 6-16, 1975). $6.00 retail value (Scott 2007 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 2).

The above image is an enlargement (scanned at 125% of actual size); the actual size of each vertical format stamp is 53 x 48 mm; the horizontal format stamp measures 48 x 53 mm.

Scott Catalogue: France #1394-1397