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Rural America - Angus Cattle
common1945-1980

Rural America - Angus Cattle

United States · 1973 ·

The stamp features a black Angus bull, facing left, with a calf beside it, set against a stylized rural landscape. The text 'RURAL AMERICA' is at the top, and 'ANGUS CATTLE 1873-1973' and 'US 8c' are at the bottom.

This stamp commemorates the centennial of Angus cattle in the United States, highlighting their importance to American agriculture and rural life. It is part of the 'Rural America' series, celebrating various aspects of the nation's agricultural heritage.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by F. C. Murphy. · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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