C1602D

Migratory Bird

Lesser Scaups - Gray Squirrel

Spring 2022 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 20 C1602d — Lesser Scaup Federal Duck Stamp — Gray Squirrel variety (6-30-89)

This is one of the most intriguing and desirable lots in the entire 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 71 exist with the Gray Squirrel cachet (C1602c). 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 look for these items to increase dramatically in value and also to become more difficult to find. If you need the Squirrel, this is a seldom-seen opportunity, 

Spring 2025 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 9 C1602d — Lesser Scaup — 1989 — Federal Duck Stamp — Gray Squirrel variety — 6-30-89

This cover is one of the special animal varieties produced for this issue. It has always been a very sought-after cover as only 71 exist with the Gray Squirrel cachet (C1602d). 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, all of these items have increased dramatically in value over the years. Additionally, they have become very difficult to find on the open market. If you need the Gray Squirrel variety, this is a seldom-seen opportunity