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Vermont 1997

Pintails by J. Collins

Fred's Anecdotal Note

1997 Vermont

A furry gray squirrel sits on a stone outcropping, clutching an acorn. Nearby, the remnants of an old wagon, long ago abandoned, has begun to slowly decay. Over the amber field, a pair of pintail ducks fly toward their next watery destination. The handpainted cachet has a nice New England "look."

The new five-dollar stamp is postmarked at Putney, Vermont. Only 137 Mlford covers were produced for this very limited edition.