| 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 |
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.