USA year 1941 Duck stamp $1 Scott RW7 MNG/Used
The 1941-1942 Migratory Bird Hunting
That is a classic U.S. revenue issue! The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, universally known as the “Duck Stamp,” is a highly popular and collected series.
It appears there may be a slight catalogue year discrepancy in your request, as Scott RW7 was the stamp issued for the 1940-1941 hunting season, while the stamp issued for the 1941-1942 hunting season is Scott RW8.
Here are the details for the two stamps that fall around the year 1941:
🦆 Scott RW7: 1940 (Issued July 1, 1940)
- Year of Issue: 1940 (Valid until June 30, 1941)
- Denomination: $1.00
- Species Featured: Black Mallards (or American Black Duck)
- Artist: Francis L. Jaques
- Inscription: “Void after June 30, 1941”
| Condition | Approximate Retail Value (USD) | Notes on Value |
| Used | $32 – $50 | Used copies are those that were signed by the hunter. The value depends heavily on the condition of the signature (cancellation) and the stamp itself. |
| Mint Hinged (MH) | $120 – $175 | Unused, but previously mounted (hinged). |
| Mint Never Hinged (MNH) | $175 – $240+ | Perfect MNH copies (especially those graded Very Fine or better, sometimes with a PSE certificate) command the highest values, sometimes reaching $475 for top-grade examples. |
🦆 Scott RW8: 1941 (Issued July 1, 1941)
If you meant the stamp released in the year 1941:
- Year of Issue: 1941 (Valid until June 30, 1942)
- Denomination: $1.00
- Species Featured: Family of Ruddy Ducks
- Artist: Edwin Richard (E.R.) Kalmbach
- Inscription: “Void after June 30, 1942”
- Scott Number: RW8
| Condition | Approximate Retail Value (USD) |
| Used | $35 – $50 |
| Mint Hinged (MH) | $69 – $99 |
| Mint Never Hinged (MNH) | $195+ |
Crucial Note for Duck Stamps: The value of these stamps, especially from this early period, is highly dependent on whether they are Mint Never Hinged (MNH), Mint Hinged (MH), or Used. Used stamps should ideally be either cancelled by a postmark or have the hunter’s signature clearly visible without damaging the stamp’s design.
