Mallards. 



1961-62 Duck Stamp Design 



species of waterfowl featured: Mallard. 



Design: The original sketch, a black and white wash drawing, features a mallard hen and eight 



ducklings in a natural habitat. 



Artist: Edward A. Morris, 6824 38th Avenue, North, Minneapolis 27, Minn. 



Philatelic Data 



Colors: Dark reddish-brown, a moderate yellowish-brown, and a light blue. 



Designers: Central design by Edward A. Morris; lettering and numerals by Victor S. 

 McCloskey, Jr. 



Engravers: Vignette, Richard M. Bower; lettering and numerals, Howard F. Sharpless. 

 Plate Numbers: 167768 and 167772 for face printing. Offset plate No. 55048 for back printing. 

 Each of these plates contains 120 individual subjects. 



Inscribed: "U.S. Department of the Interior. Void after June 30, 1962. Migratory Bird Hunt- 

 ing Stamp. $3. Mallard Brood. Habitat Produces Ducks." 

 First day of sale: July 1, 1961. 

 Quantity sold: 

 Twenty-eighth Duck Stamp; third $3 stamp. 



us GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1961 OF — 596582 



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