NATURE of AMERICA SERIES
FULL SHEET
SCOTT 3611
ISSUED 2002
3611 Longleaf Pine Forest April 26, 2002 Tallahassee, Florida 34c
This is the highest priced Scott Catalog value for the series of 12 sheets
This Mint Never Hinged (MNH) souvenir sheet, cataloged as Scott 3611, was issued by the USPS on April 26, 2002, in Tallahassee, Florida. As the fourth installment in the educational "Nature of America" series, this issue illustrates the beauty and ecological complexity of the longleaf pine forest ecosystem, which historically spanned the coastal plains from Virginia to Texas. Design and Layout: The sheet features a sweeping, realistic mural by artist John D. Dawson. Ten individual 34c stamps are seamlessly integrated into the artwork, with a total face value of $3.40. The "Forest Built by Fire": The back of the sheet provides a detailed narrative explaining how the longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) evolved with adaptations to survive frequent, low-intensity fires that clear the ground for seedlings and support a diverse range of species. Flora and Fauna (Front Mural): The artwork depicts 27 distinct species of plants and animals, including: Birds: Bachman's Sparrow, Northern Bobwhite, Red-cockaded Woodpecker (an endangered species), Eastern Towhee, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Brown-headed Nuthatch. Reptiles & Amphibians: Broadhead Skink, Flatwoods Salamander, Ornate Chorus Frog, Gopher Tortoise, Florida Pine Snake, Southern Toad, and Pine Woods Treefrog. Plants & Flowers: Hooded and Yellow Pitcher Plants, Rosebud and Grass-pink Orchids, Pipewort, Toothache Grass, Turkey Oak, Sweetbay, and Savannah Meadow Beauty. Mammals & Insects: Fox Squirrel, Gray Fox, Yellow-sided Skimmer (dragonfly), and Blind Click Beetle.
Technical Details: The sheet was printed by Sennett Security Products using the offset process. It features a "© 2001 USPS" copyright notice and a descriptive diagram on the reverse to help collectors identify each of the 27 featured species. Topical Interest: A premier collectible for enthusiasts of Wildlife and Nature, Ecology, Ornithology (Birds), Herpetology, and Botanical Philately.
The sheets are illustrated by artist John D. Dawson for the USPS. Each
sheet consists of a large panoramic image of a U.S. geographical region,
with the region's flora and fauna clearly visible. Ten stamps are die
cut on to the design, each composing one or more specialties of the
depicted region. The rear of sheet has a brief descriptive text of the
stamp images, accompanied with a graphic outline of the stamp images.
The flora and fauna depicted are identified and labelled.
American Philatelic Society dealer member
American Numismatic Association life member
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