1960 4c World Forestry Congress

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U.S. #1156
4¢ World Forestry Congress

Issue Date: August 29, 1960
City: Seattle, WA
Quantity: 118,185,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforations: 10 1/2 x 11
Color: Green

U.S. #1156 was issued to commemorate the Fifth World Forestry Congress, held in Seattle, Washington, from August 29 to September 10, 1960. The stamp pictures the Congress official seal, which features a globe, tree, and the Congress theme Multiple Use of Forest Lands. These images include a deer (representing wildlife), a waterfall, a stump and axe (symbolizing timber harvesting), a hiker (outdoor recreation), and a sheep (representing grazing).