1971 6c America's Wool Industry

U.S. #1423

6¢ American Wool Industry

Issue Date: January 19, 1971

City: Las Vegas, NV

Quantity: 136,305,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Lithographed and engraved

Perforations: 11

Color: Multicolored

Used in Europe since 10,000 B.C., wool was first brought to the Americas in 1521, by Hernando Cortez. This stamp celebrates the 450th anniversary of this event.