This Listing is for ONE NEW Sheet of 10 Southern Florida Wetland 39¢ Stamps from 2006.

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


On October 4, 2006, the U.S. Postal Service issued this sheet of Southern Florida Wetland self-adhesive 39¢ stamps in Naples, FL - the 8th 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 artwork on this sheet depicts a wetland community in the Everglades National Park, where freshwater mingles with salt water along the coast, and includes both freshwater and coastal species. 21 animal and plant species are included from this area; and the 10 die cut stamps include: Snail Kite and Royal Palm; American Crocodile; Everglades Mink; Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow; Wood Stork; Roseate Spoonbill; American Alligator; Florida Panther and Red Mangrove; White Ibis; and Bald Eagle and Cowhorn Orchid.


Scott # 4099


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