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Edward J. Bierly (1920-2004) Black and white watercolor drawing of American brant (now known as brant) by Edward J. Bierly, his second win.
Plates Issued: Intaglio (front) - #168269, #168273; Offset (back) - #55048. Colors: Front - Blue, Yellow, and Black; Back - Black. Designer/Modeler: William K. Schrage. Engravers: Vignette - Charles A. Brooks; Frame - William R. Burnell; Letters - William R. Burnell; Numerals - William R. Burnell. First Day of Sale: July 1, 1963. Issue: 1963 - Thirtieth Duck Stamp (fifth $3 stamp). Quantity Sold: 1,448,191.
Inscription: Front - "U.S. Department of the Interior. Void after June 30, 1964. Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp. $3. Brant." Back - "Duck Stamps dollars buy wetlands to perpetuate waterfowl. It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl unless you sign your name in ink on the face of this stamp."
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