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Arkansas Duck Prints w stamp matted framed 1981 2009

Arkansas Duck Prints w stamp matted framed 1981 2009

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ARKANSAS DUCK STAMP PRINTS 6 1ST OF STATE 1981 1986

ARKANSAS DUCK STAMP PRINTS 6 1ST OF STATE 1981 1986

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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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Arkansas Duck Prints w stamp matted framed 1981 2009

Arkansas Duck Prints w stamp matted framed 1981 2009

US $19,000.00

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ARKANSAS DUCK STAMP PRINTS 6 1ST OF STATE 1981 1986

ARKANSAS DUCK STAMP PRINTS 6 1ST OF STATE 1981 1986

US $4,777.00

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26 Ohio duck stamp prints

26 Ohio duck stamp prints

US $3,250.00

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JDS1 JDS16 1993 2008Federal Junior Duck Stamps $3500R

JDS1 JDS16 1993 2008Federal Junior Duck Stamps $3500R

US $2,495.00

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RW3 1936 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT VFOGNH PLATE BLOCK

RW3 1936 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP MINT VFOGNH PLATE BLOCK

US $2,450.00

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COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1985 $900 Hunter

COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1985 $900 Hunter

US $2,000.00

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3 MINT EXECUTIVE FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINTS UNLIMITED

3 MINT EXECUTIVE FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINTS UNLIMITED

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COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1984 $900 Hunter

COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1984 $900 Hunter

US $1,500.00

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US Stamps ND41A $9 Key ND State Duck XF OG NH

US Stamps ND41A $9 Key ND State Duck XF OG NH

US $1,495.00

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ALL 66 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP of the 20th CENTURY UNLIMITED

ALL 66 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP of the 20th CENTURY UNLIMITED

US $1,395.00

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COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1983 $900 Hunter w L an

COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1983 $900 Hunter w L an

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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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US Stamps 38A $9 North Dakota Duck XF OG NH

US Stamps 38A $9 North Dakota Duck XF OG NH

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US STAMPS DUCKS SCOTT RW72B CV $200000

US STAMPS DUCKS SCOTT RW72B CV $200000

US $1,100.00

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Fantastic Mint US Duck Hunting PB Stamp Collection

Fantastic Mint US Duck Hunting PB Stamp Collection

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COLL Montana Duck Stamp 1986 $500x2 Hunter

COLL Montana Duck Stamp 1986 $500x2 Hunter

US $875.00

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FRASE ORIGINAL PAINTING BLUE JAY BIRD DUCK STAMP ARTIST

FRASE ORIGINAL PAINTING BLUE JAY BIRD DUCK STAMP ARTIST

US $775.00

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US Stamps RW31 $3 Duck Plate Block of 4 XF MNH

US Stamps RW31 $3 Duck Plate Block of 4 XF MNH

US $719.00

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COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1982 $900 Hunter w L an

COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1982 $900 Hunter w L an

US $700.00

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US Stamps 34 $5 Montana Duck XF OG NH

US Stamps 34 $5 Montana Duck XF OG NH

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Ducks Unlimited Federal Duck Stamp Cloisinne Collection

Ducks Unlimited Federal Duck Stamp Cloisinne Collection

US $675.00

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MASSACHUSETTS 1ST of State 1974 Duck stamp Print DECOY

MASSACHUSETTS 1ST of State 1974 Duck stamp Print DECOY

US $600.00

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SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 16

SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 16

US $600.00

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Franklin Mint Duck Stamps

Franklin Mint Duck Stamps

US $600.00

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Texas Duck Stamp Print Pkg Free John Cowan Print

Texas Duck Stamp Print Pkg Free John Cowan Print

US $599.00

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

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

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Extraordinary US Duck Stamp Collection

Extraordinary US Duck Stamp Collection

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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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COLL Missouri Duck Stamp 1979 $340 w left tab

COLL Missouri Duck Stamp 1979 $340 w left tab

US $465.00

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US Stamps Early Mint NH State Duck Stock Face $1000

US Stamps Early Mint NH State Duck Stock Face $1000

US $463.00

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US Stamps 32 $9 North Dakota Duck XF OG NH

US Stamps 32 $9 North Dakota Duck XF OG NH

US $408.00

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SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 4

SCOTT RW73 $15 DUCK STAMP CROSS GUTTER BLOCK OF 4

US $400.00

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1994 New Zealand Duck Stamp Print w Stamps FDC Framed

1994 New Zealand Duck Stamp Print w Stamps FDC Framed

US $400.00

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Spies Long tailed Duck with Decoy Artist Proof Stamp

Spies Long tailed Duck with Decoy Artist Proof Stamp

US $394.99

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1959 RW26 Federal Duck Stamp PLATE BLOCK OGNH MINT

1959 RW26 Federal Duck Stamp PLATE BLOCK OGNH MINT

US $389.00

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Lot of 11 Old US Duck Stamps Hunting Permit CV $1055

Lot of 11 Old US Duck Stamps Hunting Permit CV $1055

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Federal Duck Stamp Collection 70th Anvers 1934 2004

Federal Duck Stamp Collection 70th Anvers 1934 2004

US $378.00

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1970s Edward J Bierly Ross Geese II Duck Stamp Print

1970s Edward J Bierly Ross Geese II Duck Stamp Print

US $375.00

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Joshua Spies FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT 2009 10 canvas

Joshua Spies FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT 2009 10 canvas

US $375.00

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US Stamps RW 5 $1 Federal Duck Superb OG NH

US Stamps RW 5 $1 Federal Duck Superb OG NH

US $363.00

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US Stamps Federal Mint NH Duck Collection Face $370

US Stamps Federal Mint NH Duck Collection Face $370

US $350.00

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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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US Stamps Mint NH Federal Duck Collection Face $335

US Stamps Mint NH Federal Duck Collection Face $335

US $332.00

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DAVID MAASS MAINE 1ST2nd 3rd DUCK STAMP PRINT

DAVID MAASS MAINE 1ST2nd 3rd DUCK STAMP PRINT

US $329.99

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2008 Colorado Duck Stamp Entry Original by Doug Walpus

2008 Colorado Duck Stamp Entry Original by Doug Walpus

US $325.00

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Powerful Mint US BOB Federal Duck Stamp Plate Block Col

Powerful Mint US BOB Federal Duck Stamp Plate Block Col

US $314.00

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1983 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

1983 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

US $300.00

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ALABAMA 1ST of State 1979 Duck stamp Print FRAMED GEM

ALABAMA 1ST of State 1979 Duck stamp Print FRAMED GEM

US $300.00

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Lee Leblanc 1981 Arkansas Duck Stamp Print

Lee Leblanc 1981 Arkansas Duck Stamp Print

US $300.00

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Canada Wildlife Habitat Conservation Duck Stamps Col

Canada Wildlife Habitat Conservation Duck Stamps Col

US $450.00

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Wayne Dowdy Artist Proof with Saskatchewan Duck Stamps

Wayne Dowdy Artist Proof with Saskatchewan Duck Stamps

US $400.00

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☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET TWO SIGNATURES RARE M NH

☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET TWO SIGNATURES RARE M NH

US $299.95

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Canvasback World Champ Carver Ducks Unlimited Stamp

Canvasback World Champ Carver Ducks Unlimited Stamp

US $299.00

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2006 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED MINT

2006 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED MINT

US $298.00

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2004 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

2004 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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1995 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1995 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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1999 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1999 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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2003 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

2003 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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1997 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1997 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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1991 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1991 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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1993 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1993 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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1994 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

1994 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED GEM

US $298.00

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17 Duck Fishing Hunting Licenses Stamps R409

17 Duck Fishing Hunting Licenses Stamps R409

US $295.00

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☼ 2001 JD9 JDS9 JDS 9 FEDERAL JUNIOR DUCK STAMP MINT NH

☼ 2001 JD9 JDS9 JDS 9 FEDERAL JUNIOR DUCK STAMP MINT NH

US $289.95

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US Stamps State Duck Collection Face $360

US Stamps State Duck Collection Face $360

US $282.00

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Federal Migratory Bird Duck Stamp collection 1934 2000

Federal Migratory Bird Duck Stamp collection 1934 2000

US $325.00

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1996 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED

1996 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT MEDALLION FRAMED

US $275.00

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COLL Missouri Duck Stamp 1979 $340

COLL Missouri Duck Stamp 1979 $340

US $273.75

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1990 1991 SIGNED FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINT FRAMED

1990 1991 SIGNED FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINT FRAMED

US $262.50

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1985 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

1985 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

US $260.00

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1984 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED 50TH ANNIV

1984 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED 50TH ANNIV

US $260.00

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US Stamps RW21 $2 Duck Plate Block Superb MNH

US Stamps RW21 $2 Duck Plate Block Superb MNH

US $256.00

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1991 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

1991 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

US $250.00

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1988 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

1988 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

US $250.00

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1990 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

1990 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

US $250.00

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OKLAHOMA 1ST of State 1980 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

OKLAHOMA 1ST of State 1980 Duck stamp Print FRAMED

US $250.00

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1967 Duck Stamp Book Artist Proof Copy 65 of 100 RARE

1967 Duck Stamp Book Artist Proof Copy 65 of 100 RARE

US $250.00

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2007 Ducks Unlimited Print and Stamps

2007 Ducks Unlimited Print and Stamps

US $250.00

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1988 1989 SIGNED FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINT FRAMED

1988 1989 SIGNED FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS AND PRINT FRAMED

US $250.00

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Canada Rare Autographed Shartt Duck Stamp Collection

Canada Rare Autographed Shartt Duck Stamp Collection

US $250.00

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☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET WITH SIGNATURE RARE M NH

☼ 2006 RW73b DUCK STAMP SHEET WITH SIGNATURE RARE M NH

US $249.95

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US Federal Duck Mint NH Stamp Collection Face $255

US Federal Duck Mint NH Stamp Collection Face $255

US $246.00

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US Stamps RW3 $1 Duck VFXF MNH

US Stamps RW3 $1 Duck VFXF MNH

US $232.00

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1987 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

1987 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

US $230.00

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COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1986 $900 Hunter

COLL North Dakota Duck Stamp 1986 $900 Hunter

US $225.00

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COLL New Mexico Duck Stamp 1994 $80 Patron

COLL New Mexico Duck Stamp 1994 $80 Patron

US $225.00

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RW61 PSE GEM 100 DUCK STAMP WOW UNUSED MINT OG NH 100

RW61 PSE GEM 100 DUCK STAMP WOW UNUSED MINT OG NH 100

US $225.00

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US Stamps RW51 Duck Variety XF MNH PFC Certificate

US Stamps RW51 Duck Variety XF MNH PFC Certificate

US $202.00

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1989 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

1989 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT FRAMED SIGNED

US $200.00

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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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