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'Tic Mark' | The Stamp | Bird Dropping |
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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 19981999 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 |
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