'Tic Mark' The Stamp        Bird Dropping

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$15.00 Barrow's Goldeneye
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
Hunting Permit Booklet of 1
Scott # RW65A No Plate Number
Series Hunting Permit Stamps
Format 1 stamp
Issue Date & City July 1, 1998, National Postal Museum, Washington, DC
Nationwide Sale July 1, 1998
Designer Peter Cocci
Modeler Peter Cocci
Engraver (VIGNETTE): William Fleishell   (LETTERING): Dixie O. March
Art / Artist Acrylic painting of a Barrow's Goldeneye by Robert Steiner, 315 Cornwall Street, San Francisco, CA 94118. As one of the top wildlife artist's in the country, Bob Steiner, finally won the 1997 Federal Duck Stamp Contest at the age of 48 after 17 previous attempts. Chosen over 379 other entries, Steiner's Barrow's Goldeneye depicts the majesty of the species. The same design, with some enhancements, came in third in the 1995 Federal Duck Stamp Contest (the winner that year was the Surf Scoter design by Wilhelm Goebel). Mr. Steiner has designed a total of 47 duck stamp (state and other commissioned venues), more than any other artist. With a Bachelor's degree in painting and etching at the renowned Rhode Island School of Design, he also achieved a Master's degree in etching and fine art printmaking from San Francisco State University.
Printer Bureau Of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Printed At Bureau Of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Press Type 801 "F" Web - 8 Color Offset/Intaglio
Quantity Ordered 2,805,000
Paper Type Untagged, supplied by Glatfelter/Spinnaker Coating
Gum Type Self-Adhesive
Processed At Bureau Of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Die Cut Gauge 10 x 10
Colors Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, Black (offset and intaglio)
Image Area 50 x 36 mm
Overall Size (?)
Booklet Size 155 x 65 mm
Plate Size Offset - 24 Stamps per revolution / Intaglio - 48
Inscription FRONT: "Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. Void after June 30, 1999, $15. Barrow's Goldeneye U.S. Department of the Interior."

BACK: "Invest in America's Future. Buy Duck Stamps. Save Wetlands. Send in or report all bird bands to 1-800-327-BAND. It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl or use this stamp as a pass to a National Wildlife Refuge unless you sign your name in ink on the face of this stamp."

USPS Catalog Item Numbers 332940 - Pane of 30 with plate number - $450.00
332920 - Plate Block of 4 - $60.00
332910 - Single Water Activated Stamp - $15.00
332000 - Single Pane, Self Adhesive Stamp - $15.00
Official Announcement The $15 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp for the 1998–1999 hunting season goes on sale nationwide, July 1, 1998, and will remain on sale through June 30, 1999. The Department of the Interior will formally issue the stamp at the National Postal Museum in Washington, DC, on July 1, 1998.

For the first time, the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamp will be issued in two formats — the traditional gummed version and a new “Self-Adhesive Federal Duck Stamp Single.” The stamp size of this new version is the same size as the gummed version. This single self-adhesive stamp can be peeled from its carrier sheet which is the size of U.S. paper currency and fits easily in cash drawers.

Constant Plate Varieties 'Tic Mark' in lower right hand selvage / Bird Dropping under 'N' in lower left corner of stamp.  Both varieties appeared once every 25 panes in a full package.
Liner Printing  
End Card Not Available
Note Duck Stamps are Not Valid for Postage
More Info U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Migratory Bird Hunting and Conversation Stamps

Postmasters should order enough of Item 3320 to meet the expected appreciable demand for this new item by stamp collectors and the general public. Distribution Post Offices. To allow postmasters to order the 1998–1999 stamp in quantities closely corresponding to customer demand, the minimum ordering quantity is five stamps for both formats. However, when practical, postmasters should order full panes of 30 stamps for the gummed version. Postmasters should review their records to determine the average number of Migratory Bird and Conservation stamps previously sold and use this information to determine the appropriate number of the 1998–1999 stamps to requisition, rounded up to multiples of five or 30 stamps.

Postmasters must immediately send a separate Form 17, Stamp Requisition, to their SDOs for enough Item 3320, Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamps, self-adhesive, and/or item 3329, gummed version, to last until February 28, 1999. If the initial supply is exhausted before February 28, 1999, postmasters must requisition an additional supply.

Postmasters with philatelic centers should order and have available both formats to meet philatelic demand. Postmasters must order and ensure that Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation stamps are available to meet public demand.

Stamp Distribution Offices.   Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) must review their inventory records for past issues and postmasters’ requisitions for the 1997–1998 Migratory Bird and Conservation stamps to determine the quantity needed of the 1998–1999 Migratory Bird stamps.

SDOs requiring self-adhesive stamps, Item 3320, or gummed stamps, Item 3329, in bulk quantities, should requisition them from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using Form 3356, Stamp Requisition — Bulk Quantities. Order Item 3320, self-adhesive stamps in quantities of 1,000; 2,000; 3,000; 4,000; and 8,800 stamps and in multiples of 8,800 to a maximum of 44,000 stamps per requisition. Order Item 3329, gummed stamps in quantities of 3,000; 6,000; 9,000; 12,000; 15,000; 30,000; 45,000; 60,000; and 75,000 stamps and in multiples of 75,000 to a maximum of 675,000 stamps per requisition. SDOs requiring fewer than 3,000 gummed or 1,000 self-adhesive stamps must send Form 17 to their accountable paper depository.

Hunting Regulations Pamphlets

The Department of the Interior does not automatically distribute pamphlets on hunting regulations because migratory game bird laws vary by state. Direct any inquiries about hunting regulations of the state wildlife agency or local areas of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to: FEDERAL DUCK STAMP OFFICE 1849 C ST NW STE 2058 WASHINGTON DC 20240-0002 Poster 3-124, Attention Waterfowlers (July 1992), is no longer available.


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