• Error Description: This booklet contains two panes of 10 stamps (Sc 2484) exhibiting a perforation error

• Visual Confirmation: The third image in the scan utilizes a black slip background to clearly highlight the severe perforation offset and the lack of horizontal perforations between the stamp rows.

• Design: The stamps feature the vibrant, multicolored Wood Duck design, part of the environmental and wildlife series.

• Booklet Details: The $5.80 retail booklet includes the original cover with barcode 0-15645-16643-1 and promotional text for USPS Souvenir Pages.

• Condition: The booklet is presented open to show the error panes; stamps are in pristine MNH condition with original gum as issued.

The Wood Duck: A Conservation Success

The Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) is widely considered one of the most stunning waterfowl species in North America. Once pushed toward the brink of extinction in the early 20th century due to habitat loss and overhunting, the species made a remarkable recovery thanks to the implementation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the widespread use of artificial nesting boxes. This 1991 issue celebrates the bird's iridescent plumage and its status as a favorite among birdwatchers and conservationists alike.