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African Elephant Wildlife Conservation Stamp
common1945-1980

African Elephant Wildlife Conservation Stamp

United States · 1970 ·

A 6-cent US commemorative stamp from 1970 depicting a herd of African elephants in a natural setting, with the denomination and 'U.S.' text.

This stamp was part of the 'Wildlife Conservation' series issued by the United States Post Office, highlighting the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1390
scott1390
michel1390

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.4
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.