Dominica year 1984 WWF Fauna Birds stamps – Parrots FDC set
The 1984 WWF Fauna/Birds stamp issue from Dominica focused on the island’s famous Parrots, which are a significant part of its national heritage.
Here are the specific details for this collectible set:
Dominica 1984 WWF Fauna/Birds (Parrots) Issue
- Year of Issue: 1984
- Theme: WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Fauna / Birds (Parrots of the Caribbean).
- Key Species Featured: This issue primarily features the highly endangered endemic parrots of Dominica, most notably the Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) and the Red-necked Amazon (Amazona arausiaca).
- Number of Stamps in the Set: The core stamp issue consists of 4 different stamps (denominations will vary, typically in cents and dollars).
- Catalogue Reference:
- Scott Numbers: #827-830 (for the set of 4 stamps).
- Stanley Gibbons (SG) Numbers: #870-873 (for the set of 4 stamps).
- There is often an accompanying Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet) as well, which may be sold separately or included as part of a complete issue.
First Day Cover (FDC) Set
The WWF FDC set for this issue adheres to the standard WWF format:
- Format: The “FDC set” is comprised of 4 individual First Day Covers.
- Contents: Each of the four covers has one of the four stamps (#827-830) affixed and cancelled with the First Day of Issue postmark.
- Design: These are typically Official WWF First Day Covers, featuring a detailed, full-color cachet (the printed illustration on the envelope) that matches or complements the specific parrot featured on the stamp it bears. The WWF Panda logo is usually a prominent feature.
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