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common1945-1980
Wildlife Conservation Issue - Polar Bear
United States · 1971 · 8¢
An 8-cent stamp featuring a majestic polar bear standing on an ice floe, part of the 1971 Wildlife Conservation Issue.
Issued as part of a four-stamp set, this stamp underscored the growing environmental awareness and the need for wildlife protection in the United States during the early 1970s.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Stanley W. Galli. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
