SCG7456 - Italy 1967 – Abruzzo National Park (Marsican Brown Bear)This beautiful 40 Lire stamp was issued by Italy in 1967 as part of the Parchi Nazionali (National Parks) series. It features the Marsican brown bear, an endangered subspecies native to the Abruzzo region, shown walking through a sun dappled forest beneath towering trees. The design by C. Mancini captures the peaceful atmosphere of the Parco Nazionale dAbruzzo, one of Europes earliest protected areas. The soft green and brown hues evoke both the