This beautiful pair of Turkish stamps was issued in 1975 as part of the CEPT Europa series, celebrating the theme of “European Paintings” through Turkish art.
The 110 kuruş stamp reproduces Hatayda Portakal (“Orange Harvest in Hatay”) by Cemal Tollu, a modernist work depicting rural Turkish figures in bold, geometric forms symbolizing agricultural vitality.
The 250 kuruş stamp features Yaylada Yörükler (“Nomads on the Plateau”) by Turgut Zaim, illustrating Anatolian nomadic life with a pastoral, traditional touch, portraying Yörük women and shepherds in vivid colors.
Printed by APA Ofset Basımevi, these stamps reflect Turkey’s dual identity — modern and traditional — within the shared European cultural framework of the Europa issues.