| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 29, 1960 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Green |
| Issue Location | Seattle, Washington |
| 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 |
Printed by the rotary process in green, electric-eye perforated, and issued in panes of 50.
This special stamp, which was issued to mark the Fifth World Forestry Congress, is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged vertically, printed by the rotary process in green, electric-eye perforated, and issued in panes of 50.
The official seal of the Congress was used as the basic design for the stamp, with a slight modification. The dark inverted arc in which appeared the wording "U. S. A. 1960" was eliminated so that the denomination "4¢" and the wording "U. S. Postage," in dark Roman lettering, could be added across the bottom of the stamp.
The emblem, featuring a globe and stylized tree, also includes a symbolic representation of the Congress theme—"Multiple Use of Forest Lands." Wildlife is suggested by a deer; water by a waterfall; timber harvesting by a stump and axe; outdoor recreation by a hiker and grazing by a sheep.
The 4-cent Fifth World Forestry Congress commemorative stamp was first placed on sale at Seattle, Washington, on August 29, 1960.