Duck Stamps

RW1 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $16500

RW1 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $16500

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Stamps -> United States -> Back of Book-> Duck Stamps

Duck StampsIf you are a lover of wildlife, or simply enjoy collectible stamps, the US stamp collection called the Duck Stamp is a terrific stamp to consider learning more about. These are not actually valid for postage, and were first released in 1934 as a way to raise money for conservation projects. They quickly became incredibly popular and through the years this popularity has only grown.

The Duck Stamps are actually made for the US Fish and Wildlife Service by the US Postal Service and every year a new design is introduced. Recently, the postal service began holding contests were amateur designers could submit their duck stamp designs for a chance to win the prize of having their stamp be the one that was produced that year. This is a competitive, but fun event and thousands take part every year.

For every dollar that is spent on a duck stamp, the US Postal Service donates 98 cents to the Fish and Wildlife service. Through the years, this funding has become vital and has gone to many special waterfowl and wildlife conservation projects. Without the duck stamp, it is highly possible that many wildlife would now be extinct or at the very least, could have lost their habitats.

The popularity of the regular duck stamp led to a new program that was introduced in 1989. Called the Junior Duck Stamp program, the proceeds from this go back into education. Through this program, children are encouraged to design their own stamps for inclusion in the project and they also learn more about conservation. This project also took off and once more, the stamps became very popular.

Another recent change was the introduction of the pass system, where a duck stamp could be used to gain admittance to a National Park free of charge. While few people like to part with their duck stamps, this program has also been a success. The success of the numerous duck stamp programs has spread, and now many states have their own special national park and stamp programs that are modeled on this original.

The most collectible duck stamps are the ones that were produced during the early stages of the program, but nearly all carry some value. While the primary purpose of the stamps may be to fund conservation and education programs, there is also a large selection of the population that collects these stamps for their artistic value. You can typically find a new US duck stamp for around $15, but the collectible and desirable stamps from many years ago can fetch much more than that at auction.

Many consider the duck stamp to be the perfect introduction for children into stamp collecting. Since they can participate in the design process and enter the contest to have their design chosen, it is a great interactive form of stamp collecting that could spark a life long interest in becoming a philatelist. If you have children, consider getting them their first duck stamp and watch their creativity and love of nature blossom.

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RW1 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $16500

RW1 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $16500

US $13,250.00

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RW2 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $12500

RW2 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $12500

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RW5 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $4500

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RW3 1936 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT VFOGNH PLATE BLOCK

RW3 1936 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT VFOGNH PLATE BLOCK

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RW3 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $4000

RW3 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF S OG NH CV $4000

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JDS1 JDS16 1993 2008Federal Junior Duck Stamps $3500R

JDS1 JDS16 1993 2008Federal Junior Duck Stamps $3500R

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RW4 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF OG NH CV $3250

RW4 DUCK STAMP PLATE BLOCK OF 6 XF OG NH CV $3250

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3 MINT EXECUTIVE FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINTS UNLIMITED

3 MINT EXECUTIVE FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINTS UNLIMITED

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ALL 66 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP of the 20th CENTURY UNLIMITED

ALL 66 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP of the 20th CENTURY UNLIMITED

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1995 OREGON DUCK STAMP PRINT BY ROBERT STEINER

1995 OREGON DUCK STAMP PRINT BY ROBERT STEINER

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DUCK STAMPS WITH POSTAL CANCELS

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24K GOLD ON SILVER BARS DUCK STAMP OF AMERICA BULLION

24K GOLD ON SILVER BARS DUCK STAMP OF AMERICA BULLION

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US State Duck Giant Early Stamp Collection in 2 Albums

US State Duck Giant Early Stamp Collection in 2 Albums

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SCHRADE 6 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP KNIFES 94 97 99 00

SCHRADE 6 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP KNIFES 94 97 99 00

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MASSACHUSETTS 1ST of State 1974 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

MASSACHUSETTS 1ST of State 1974 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

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NEVADA FIRST of State 1979 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

NEVADA FIRST of State 1979 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

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SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 16

SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 16

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duck stamp framed s n 37 75 south dakota 1986 print

duck stamp framed s n 37 75 south dakota 1986 print

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RW34 1967 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP A S Kouba OGNH $650CV

RW34 1967 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP A S Kouba OGNH $650CV

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1993 DUCK STAMPS RW60 SPECTACLED SHEET OF 30 UNUSED NH

1993 DUCK STAMPS RW60 SPECTACLED SHEET OF 30 UNUSED NH

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ALL 66 DUCK STAMPS OF THE 20TH CENTURY SIGNED UNSIGNED

ALL 66 DUCK STAMPS OF THE 20TH CENTURY SIGNED UNSIGNED

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20TH Century Cloisonne Stamp Pin Ducks Unlimited Framed

20TH Century Cloisonne Stamp Pin Ducks Unlimited Framed

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First Of State Cloisonne Stamp Ducks Unlimited Framed

First Of State Cloisonne Stamp Ducks Unlimited Framed

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Set of Four Federal Duck Stamp Prints 1990 1993

Set of Four Federal Duck Stamp Prints 1990 1993

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1959 RW26 Federal Duck Stamp PLATE BLOCK OGNH MINT

1959 RW26 Federal Duck Stamp PLATE BLOCK OGNH MINT

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SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 4

SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 4

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RW19 1952 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT VFOGNH PLATE BLOCK

RW19 1952 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT VFOGNH PLATE BLOCK

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US 1938 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW5 F VFNH

US 1938 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW5 F VFNH

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US Stamps RW 5 $1 Federal Duck Superb OG NH

US Stamps RW 5 $1 Federal Duck Superb OG NH

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US 1937 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW4 VFNH

US 1937 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW4 VFNH

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ALABAMA 1ST of State 1979 Duck stamp Print FRAMED GEM

ALABAMA 1ST of State 1979 Duck stamp Print FRAMED GEM

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Franklin Mint Duck Stamp Collection 24K Gold Silver

Franklin Mint Duck Stamp Collection 24K Gold Silver

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☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET TWO SIGNATURES RARE M NH

☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET TWO SIGNATURES RARE M NH

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2004 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

2004 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

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2003 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

2003 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

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1998 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1998 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

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1995 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1995 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

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2006 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED MINT

2006 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED MINT

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1999 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1999 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

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JDS 5 Canada Geese Junior Duck Stamp by Scott Russell

JDS 5 Canada Geese Junior Duck Stamp by Scott Russell

US $295.00

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CA1 First Calif Duck Stamp Pintails by Paul BJohnson

CA1 First Calif Duck Stamp Pintails by Paul BJohnson

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RW2 1935 Federal Duck Stamp UNSIGNED OGNH MINT

RW2 1935 Federal Duck Stamp UNSIGNED OGNH MINT

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US 1940 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW7 XFNH

US 1940 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW7 XFNH

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US Stamps RW21 $2 Duck Plate Block Superb MNH

US Stamps RW21 $2 Duck Plate Block Superb MNH

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OKLAHOMA 1ST of State 1980 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

OKLAHOMA 1ST of State 1980 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

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☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET SIGNATURE RARE M NH

☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET SIGNATURE RARE M NH

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David Maass Artist Proof 1983 Duck Stamp Canvas Backs

David Maass Artist Proof 1983 Duck Stamp Canvas Backs

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US Stamps RW3 $1 Duck VFXF MNH

US Stamps RW3 $1 Duck VFXF MNH

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Majestic Mint NH Plate Number US Duck Stamps

Majestic Mint NH Plate Number US Duck Stamps

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1982 SC2H SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTER MINT Duck Stamp RARE

1982 SC2H SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTER MINT Duck Stamp RARE

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1987 W VIRGINIA DUCK STAMP PRINT 2 STAMPS MEDALLION

1987 W VIRGINIA DUCK STAMP PRINT 2 STAMPS MEDALLION

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US Mint NH Federal Duck Stamp Collection Face $220

US Mint NH Federal Duck Stamp Collection Face $220

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US Stamps RW51 Duck Variety XF MNH PFC Certificate

US Stamps RW51 Duck Variety XF MNH PFC Certificate

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south dakota duck stamp pheasant framed s n 326 500

south dakota duck stamp pheasant framed s n 326 500

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1935 DUCK STAMPS RW2 CANVASBACKS UNUSED LH

1935 DUCK STAMPS RW2 CANVASBACKS UNUSED LH

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US RW15 SUPERB 98 MNH Graded Duck Stamp SMQCV$640

US RW15 SUPERB 98 MNH Graded Duck Stamp SMQCV$640

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1957 Federal Duck Stamp PRINT With REMARQE

1957 Federal Duck Stamp PRINT With REMARQE

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18 Federal Duck Stamps all MINT OGNH 1973 90 UNLIMITED

18 Federal Duck Stamps all MINT OGNH 1973 90 UNLIMITED

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US Stamps RW8 $1 Federal Duck Superb OG NH

US Stamps RW8 $1 Federal Duck Superb OG NH

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US 1941 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW8 F VFNH

US 1941 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW8 F VFNH

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RW16 1949 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP OGLH Artist Signed $325C

RW16 1949 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP OGLH Artist Signed $325C

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1947 DUCK STAMPS RW14 SNOW GEESE BLOCK OF 6 UNUSED

1947 DUCK STAMPS RW14 SNOW GEESE BLOCK OF 6 UNUSED

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1949 DUCK STAMPS RW16 GOLDENEYE DUCKS BLOCK OF 6 UNUSED

1949 DUCK STAMPS RW16 GOLDENEYE DUCKS BLOCK OF 6 UNUSED

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RW3 1936 Federal Duck Stamp MINT OGNH PLATE

RW3 1936 Federal Duck Stamp MINT OGNH PLATE

US $189.00

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UTAH 1986 FIRST OF STATE DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION

UTAH 1986 FIRST OF STATE DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION

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US Stamps RW9 $1 Plate Single Duck XF MNH

US Stamps RW9 $1 Plate Single Duck XF MNH

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US Stamps RW6 $1 Duck Stamp VF MNH

US Stamps RW6 $1 Duck Stamp VF MNH

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US Stamps RW9 $1 Duck VF OG MNH

US Stamps RW9 $1 Duck VF OG MNH

US $182.00

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US 1942 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW9 VFNH

US 1942 $1 Duck Hunting Stamp Scott RW9 VFNH

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1969 RW36 Federal Duck Stamp PLATE BLOCK OGNH MINT

1969 RW36 Federal Duck Stamp PLATE BLOCK OGNH MINT

US $180.00

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TEXAS 1981 FIRST OF STATE DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED

TEXAS 1981 FIRST OF STATE DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED

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66 OR 72 HOLE MAGNUM DUCK STAMP FRAME 2006 MODEL

66 OR 72 HOLE MAGNUM DUCK STAMP FRAME 2006 MODEL

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72 or 66 HOLE MAGNUM DUCK STAMP FRAME unlimited add on

72 or 66 HOLE MAGNUM DUCK STAMP FRAME unlimited add on

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US Stamps RW2 $1 Duck Superb Unused

US Stamps RW2 $1 Duck Superb Unused

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Two Federal Duck Stamps RW1 RW3 Both Unsigned

Two Federal Duck Stamps RW1 RW3 Both Unsigned

US $159.99

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1986 DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED MEDALLION GEM

1986 DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED MEDALLION GEM

US $159.00

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US Stamps RW5 $1 Duck MNH

US Stamps RW5 $1 Duck MNH

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David A Maass 1982 Federal Duck Stamp Print

David A Maass 1982 Federal Duck Stamp Print

US $150.00

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RW3 1936 Federal Duck Stamp UNSIGNED OGNH MINT

RW3 1936 Federal Duck Stamp UNSIGNED OGNH MINT

US $150.00

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RW29 1962 Federal Duck Stamp MINT XFOGNH PLATE

RW29 1962 Federal Duck Stamp MINT XFOGNH PLATE

US $150.00

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RW4 1937 Federal Duck Stamp MINT OGNH PLATE

RW4 1937 Federal Duck Stamp MINT OGNH PLATE

US $150.00

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RW5 1938 Federal Duck Stamp UNSIGNED OGNH MINT

RW5 1938 Federal Duck Stamp UNSIGNED OGNH MINT

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SCOTT RW73A $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 4

SCOTT RW73A $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 4

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RW5 1938 Duck Stamp Mint NH Fine SCV $47500

RW5 1938 Duck Stamp Mint NH Fine SCV $47500

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SCHRADE 1997 98 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP KNIFE DISPLAY NIB

SCHRADE 1997 98 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP KNIFE DISPLAY NIB

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37 DIFF STATE DUCK STAMPS COLLECTION MNH

37 DIFF STATE DUCK STAMPS COLLECTION MNH

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1939 RW6 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT OGNH PLATE

1939 RW6 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT OGNH PLATE

US $149.00

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1952 Federal Duck stamp Print scarce unlimited

1952 Federal Duck stamp Print scarce unlimited

US $149.00

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1985 Texas Duck Stamp Print Medallion Ed John Cowan

1985 Texas Duck Stamp Print Medallion Ed John Cowan

US $149.00

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RW8 1941 Federal Duck Stamp MINT OGNH BEAUTY

RW8 1941 Federal Duck Stamp MINT OGNH BEAUTY

US $148.00

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#1 United States Stamps | Stamp Collecting on 09.25.08 at 7:46 pm

[...] States stamps that were never actually used as stamps. These back of the book stamps, such as Duck Stamps are still quite rare and many of them will bring in thousands of dollars at auction. Although it is [...]

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