U.S. #1176¢ Range Conservation

Issue Date: February 2, 1961
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Quantity: 110,850,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori Press
Perforations: 11
Color: Blue, slate, and brown orange

U.S. #1176 honors the significant roles grassland and livestock play in American agricu...  more

U.S. #1176¢ Range Conservation

Issue Date: February 2, 1961
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Quantity: 110,850,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori Press
Perforations: 11
Color: Blue, slate, and brown orange

U.S. #1176 honors the significant roles grassland and livestock play in American agriculture. The stamp shows the development from pioneer days to more modern scientific techniques. At the left is a reproduction of famed Western artist Charles M. Russells The Trail Boss, while the right side pictures a 1960s range scene.