91-18

91-18 / DE12

Delaware 1991

Hooded Merganser by Ron Louque

Fred's Anecdotal Note

1991 DELAWARE

Hooded Mergansers enjoy a sunset swim in a quiet marsh. The male in the foreground watches a pair glide along nearby.

The Day of Issue cancels on this MILFORD add a philatelic elegance. The large pictorial proclaims Delaware as the "First State". Also tying the stamps to the cover is a nice Dover

round dater.

Stamps, cancels, and hand-painted cachet combine to make a most attractive First Day Cover. 350 were produced.