Commemorative Stamps - Harriet Tubman

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All About the Hobby of Philately
(Stamp Collecting)

Types of Stamps: Duck Stamps

Federal Duck stamps were authorized by an act of congress in 1934 to license hunters. The revenue maintains waterfowl life in the United states. Sales to collectors were legalized in 1935. This issue is the 2001-2002 duck stamp. The stamp is void after June 30, 2002.

Duck stamps are affixed to the hunting license and signed by the issuer as shown on the left. Collectors prefer mint duck stamps which are valued much higher than the used stamps.

Duck Stamps are also issued by the individual states. This one is the 1988 issue from Oklahoma. Duck stamp collecting is a fascinating specialty which offers a large variety and diversity of issues.