C1602B

Migratory Bird

Lesser Scaups - Osprey

Winter 2025 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 16 C1602b — Federal Duck — Osprey Variety — 6-30-89

This continues to be one of the most intriguing and desirable lots in the sale. If you are missing this cachet variety in your collection, now is one of the few opportunities you will ever have to acquire it. The bottom line is that only 75 exist with the osprey cachet (C1602b). If you are a duck cover enthusiast, or if you like to seek out the scarcer Collins covers, this one is for you. Since so few covers were produced for each wildlife species, I have found that the individual varieties have increased dramatically in value, and they have also become more difficult to find. If you need the Osprey, this is a golden opportunity.