Issued in 1995, this French commemorative stamp celebrates the 200th anniversary of the École des Langues Orientales (School of Oriental Languages), founded in 1795. The vivid design by R. Jubert features stylized scripts from various Asian and Middle Eastern languages, symbolizing the diversity of linguistic study. The denomination of 2.80 francs is printed against a turquoise background, with contrasting calligraphic forms in red, yellow, and blue. A modern tribute to linguistic scholarship and France’s commitment to cultural exchange through language.