| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 5, 1956 |
| Year | 1956 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Maroon |
| Series | Wildlife Conservation |
| Series Time Span | 1956 |
| Issue Location | Fond du Lac, Wis. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Arranged horizontally, with a single outline frame, printed by the rotary process in maroon, electric-eye perforated.
This 3-cent stamp is the first in the series being issued to emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation in America. The wild turkey, which is the subject of this issue, offers an outstanding example of the conservation work being carried on by Federal and State Governments. Wild turkeys, largest and fastest flying of upland game birds, have been restored to their original haunts in many eastern, southwestern and middle western States, where they provide recreation to nature lovers, bird watchers, and sportsmen.
The Wild Turkey stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, with a single outline frame, printed by the rotary process in maroon, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50. The central design of the stamp portrays a wild turkey in flight against a sparsely wooded background. Across the top of the stamp is the wording "Wildlife Conservation," in dark modified architectural Roman, and across the bottom "3¢ United States Postage 3¢," in modified white face Roman. The wording "Wild Turkey," in dark Gothic, appears to the left of the stamp.
This issue was first placed on sale at Fond du Lac, Wis., on May 5, 1956.
This series was issued to emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation in America.