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Q. The first federal duck stamps were sold in 1934-35. The RW1 issue was available for sale to collectors for how long? One year, three months, two weeks or there was no sale to collectors?
A. For only two weeks, from June 16 to June 30, 1935, were collectors legally permitted to buy mint stamps. Previously, it was a requirement that the stamps be affixed to a hunting license or Form 3333. Multiples also were not available except on these dates.
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 | | RW1 - 1934 | | Mallard |
| VF NH | 650 |
| XF NH | 1450 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW2 - 1935 | | Canvasback |
| VF NH | 725 |
| XF NH | 1525 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW3 - 1936 | | Canada goose |
| VF NH | 325 |
| XF NH | 475 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW4 - 1937 | | Greater scaup |
| VF NH | 325 |
| XF NH | 475 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW5 - 1938 | | Pintail |
| VF NH | 395 |
| XF NH | 750 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW6 - 1939 | | Green-winged teal |
| VF NH | 225 |
| XF NH | 395 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW7 - 1940 | | Black duck |
| VF NH | 250 |
| XF NH | 375 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW8 - 1941 | | Ruddy duck |
| VF NH | 250 |
| XF NH | 375 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW9 - 1942 | | Wigeon |
| VF NH | 250 |
| XF NH | 375 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | Call |
| Plate Block NH | Call |
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 | | RW10 - 1943 | | Wood duck |
| VF NH | 125 |
| XF NH | 250 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | 525 |
| Plate Block NH | 675 |
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 | | RW11 - 1944 | | White-fronted goose |
| VF NH | 135 |
| XF NH | 225 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | 1500 |
| Plate Block NH | 675 |
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 | | RW12 - 1945 | | Shoveler |
| VF NH | 110 |
| XF NH | 195 |
| Superb NH * | Call |
| Artist Signed | 650 |
| Plate Block NH | 525 |
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* - Superb - Elite Stamp ... Top fo the Line! A visually perfectly centered stamp; excellent color and freshness. Many early issues have have graded certificates. Not always in stock.
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Form 3333
 When the first duck stamp was isued on August 22, 1934, the government required each buyer of a duck stamp to place it on a license in the Postmaster's presence.
Since some purchasers, such as landowners, collectos, or others did not have a state hunting license, a Form 3333 was provided by the post office to affix the RW1.
The forms were common in 3rd and 4th class post offices, as well as Washington, DC, where hunting was not allowed.
Their use was discontinued after 1934-35, but some post offices continued to issue them.
For more information, order your copy of The Duck Stamp Story online.
If you are interested in buying or selling these quality collectibles, call or email us:
1-800-231-5926
bob@shduck.com
The RW1 shown is the very first duck stamp ever sold, purchased by J.N. Darling, accompanied by an affidavit to that effect. It was purchased by Bob Dumaine in 1989, and is now part of the Jeanette Cantrell Rudy Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution's National Postal Museum. Valued at $300,000.
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