Russia USSR stamps year 1957 Fauna Animals Wild Life MNH set

Russia USSR stamps year 1957 Fauna Animals Wild Life MNH set The 1957 “Fauna of the USSR” (Wild Life) definitive/commemorative set is one of the most classic and beautifully illustrated nature series from the Soviet Union. Designed by the renowned animal artist A. M. Komarov, the full release of this initial run consists of 8 values spanning from March to December 1957. These stamps feature detailed, multi-colored offset printing depicting iconic birds and mammals protected across Soviet nature reserves. Set Composition & Catalog Details Country of Issue: USSR (Soviet Union) Date of Issue: March 28, 1957 – December 6, 1957 Designer: Aleksey M. Komarov Printing Process: Multicolor Offset / Lithography Perforation: Comb $12 \times 12\frac{1}{2}$ or $12\frac{1}{2} \times 12$ Catalog Numbers: Michel: № 1924–1929, 2027–2028 Scott: № 1916–1923 Zagorsky (Russia): № 1906–1913 The set includes the following 8 stamps, categorized by face value and subject: DenominationSubject (English / Russian)Issue DateOrientation10 KopecksGrey Partridge (Серая куропатка)March 28, 1957Vertical15 KopecksBlack Grouse (Тетерев)March 28, 1957Horizontal15 KopecksPolar Bear (Белый медведь)December 6, 1957Horizontal20 KopecksSika Deer (Пятнистый олень)March 28, 1957Vertical30 KopecksMallard Duck (Кряква)March 28, 1957Horizontal30 KopecksEuropean Bison / Zubr (Зубр)March 28, 1957Horizontal40 KopecksEurasian Elk / Moose (Лось)March 28, 1957Horizontal40 KopecksSable (Соболь)December 6, 1957Vertical