The Federal Duck Stamp By J.C. Gilmore w/(22) MNH Stamps some are SIGNED LOOK!

Description: Please read the entire description so you know exactly what you are getting. You are getting an amazing LOT of Duck / Waterfowl stuff! A book and booklet along with (22) vintage NEVER HINGED original stamps...some are signed! These items were found at the Estates sale of a hunting / waterfowl enthusiast in DE. You get: 1) Art For Conservation The Federal Duck Stamps by Jene C Gilmore 1st Ed 1971. HC book w/ dust jacket. Book is in great shape. DJ is torn but present. 1) Duck Stamp Data booklet from 1972 (very rare) Both rhe book and booklet are incredible resources! Now the good stuff: In the book is a collection of (22) NH Duck / Waterfowl stamps. Some are signed...more on that in a bit. The original owner was very careful to store the (20) stamps in stamp holders on the back page and there are (2) other stamps inside the book that were stored the same way. All remain in wonderful condition and were NEVER HINGED! In the book are a few paper articles / clippings that the owner saved. I am including them in your purchase as well. The front of the book is signed by Brice S. Vallett 72'. A few of the stamps were also signed by him. He recently passed away in 2020 at the age of 92...here is a little more about him: A talented and very detail oriented artist, Brice enjoyed painting wildlife and nature scenes on canvas.He was also a meticulous carver and painter of wooden decoy ducks, many of which he donated for auction at Ducks Unlimited. Throughout his youth and early adulthood, Brice enjoyed many summers and get aways at the family farm on Maddox Island along the Manokin River in Maryland.Many fond memories of swimming, fishing, crabbing, gathering oysters and hunting were made at the 300 acres vacation spot.While most of the land was designated as a nature preserve, the family actively farmed 75 acres.Brice took pride in preparing the land and a local farmer would assist with tending the crops. There are (20) stamps in sleeves on the back page of the book. There are (2) others in the book in sleeves as well. I have taken pictures of them for you. The stamps on the back page are: Migratory Bird Stamps: 1973 signed by Vallett 1974 Signed by Vallett 1975 Signed by Vallett 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Maryland Migratory Waterfowl Stamp 1975 Signed by Vallett 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 Delaware Migratory Waterfowl Stamp 1981 Page 94 in the book: 1972 Migratory Bird Stamp (Signed by Vallett) Matches the stamp on page 94 Page 86 in the book: 1968 Migratory Bird Stamp (Signed by Vallett) Matches the stamp on page 86 Thanks for reading the description! The MNH ((Mint Never Hinged) grading is just a term. I am not a certified stamp grader. I do believe however, that they are in amazing condition. If you make an offer or buy them you are agreeing to the same. I will gladly send you more pictures if you would like them. Please ask prior to an offer or sale! Everything is sold as is and as seen. No returns. Thanks for looking!

Price: 65 USD

Location: Aston, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-14T19:57:54.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13 USD