common1945-1980

Wildlife Conservation: Polar Bear

Name: Wildlife Conservation: Polar Bear
Brand: United States

United States · 1971 · 8¢

The stamp features a majestic polar bear standing on an ice floe, with the text 'WILDLIFE CONSERVATION' above and 'U.S. 8¢' below.

Issued as part of a series promoting wildlife conservation, this stamp reflects the growing environmental awareness and efforts to protect endangered species in the early 1970s.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

wildlife conservation animals polar-bear

Catalog Numbers

scott1430

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Stanley W. Galli. · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

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.