This Listing is for ONE NEW Sheet of 10 Pacific Coast Rain Forest 33¢ Stamps from 2000.

Mint. MNH. No flaws. From a Smoke-free and Pet-free Environment.


On March 29, 2000, the U.S. Postal Service issued this sheet of Pacific Coast Rain Forest self-adhesive 33¢ stamps in Seattle, WA - the 2nd issue in the Nature of America series of educational stamps to promote appreciation for the beauty of 12 different North American ecosystems. These large sheets (9.2" x 6.7") were designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, MD, and illustrated by artist John D. Dawson of Hilo, HIEach sheet consists of a large panoramic image of a U.S. geographical region, with the region’s flora and fauna clearly visible. Ten stamps were die cut on to the design, each composing one or more species indigenous to the depicted ecosystem. The back of the sheet has a brief descriptive text, accompanied by a graphic outline of the stamp images. The flora and fauna depicted are identified and labeled with both their common and Latin names.


The Pacific coast rain forest is an area of pristine wilderness protected by the National Park Service. It lies on the Olympic peninsula of Washington state in the valleys of the Quinault, Queets, and Hoh rivers. 26 animal and plant species are included from this area; and the 10 die cut stamps include: Harlequin Duck; Snail-eating Ground Beetle and Dwarf Oregongrape; American Dipper; Cutthroat Trout; Roosevelt Elk; Deer Fern and Winter Wren; Pacific Giant Salamander and Rough-skinned Newt; Western Tiger Swallowtail; Douglas Squirrel and Foliose Lichen; and Banana Slug and Tailed Frog.

 

Scott # 3378


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