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common1945-1980
Humane Treatment of Animals
United States · 1966 · 5¢
A 5-cent U.S. stamp featuring a stylized depiction of a dog and a cat, with the inscription 'Humane Treatment of Animals'.
Issued on April 9, 1966, this stamp promoted awareness and advocacy for animal welfare, reflecting a growing national concern for the humane treatment of animals.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
scott1300
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Norman Todhunter. · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$0.5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$0.3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.3Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.2Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.1Off-center or visible wear
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