State Bird and Flowers of  Georgia – USA 1982.

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State Bird and Flowers of  Georgia – USA 1982.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Birds and Flowers of States of the USA on 14 Apr 1982. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 20 cents denomination.

Georgia – State Bird – Brown Thrasher. It was adopted as the official state bird in 1935 and by the Georgia State legislature in 1970.

State Flower- Cherokee Rose was adopted as the official state flower in 1916. It derives its name from Cherokee Native American Tribe.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Georgia as the Southeast State of USA.

USA BIRDS GEORGIA

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State Bird and Flowers of  Florida – USA 1982.

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State Bird and Flowers of  Florida – USA 1982.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Birds and Flowers of States of the USA on 14 Apr 1982. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 20 cents denomination.

Florida – State Bird – Northern Mockingbird. It was adopted as the official state bird in 1927.

State Flower- Orange Blossom was designated as the state flower of Florida in 1909. The blossom of the Orange tree is one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. Citrus fruits specially oranges are major part of Florida’s economy.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Florida as the Southeast State of USA.

USA BIRDS FLORIDA
USA FDC 1982 – STATE BIRDS & FLOWERS – FLORIDA

State Flag of Colorado – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Colorado – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

Colorado State Flag – The State Flag consists of three equal-sized stripes.

  • The outer stripes are blue in colour as the National Flag.
  • White centre stripe.
  • There is a large semi-circular ‘C’ in red in the centre.
  • In the opening of the letter ‘C’ is a gold disc.

The Colours in Flag represent the environmental features of the state.

  • White symbolizes the snow on her mountains.
  • Gold shows abundant sunshine.
  • Red represents Colorado’s red soil.
  • Blue is a symbol of clear blue skies.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Colorado State Flag.

USA FLAGS COLORADO
USA FDC 1976- COLORADO STATE FLAG.

 

State Flag of California – USA 1976.

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State Flag of California – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

California State Flag –  The historic bear flag was raised at Sonoma, California in 1846 by American settlers in revolt against the Mexican rule (officially adopted as State flag in 1911). This event is also known as Bear Flag revolt . The Flag was designed by William Todd, nephew of  Mary Todd Lincoln, Wife of Abraham Lincoln.

  • The California Grizzly Bear portrays courage.
  • The star represents Sovereignty.
  • Red Colour signifies Courage.
  • White background stands for purity.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows California State Flag.

USA FLAGS CALIFORNIA
USA FDC 1976- STATE FLAG OF CALIFORNIA

State Flag of Arkansas – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Arkansas – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

Arkansas State Flag –  It consists of  Red, Blue and White colours which are also colours in USA Flag.

– Consists of  Large Diamond with 25 Stars on Border and Four stars inside.

– Large Diamond represents the only Diamond producing the State of USA

-25 white stars signify Arkansas as the 25th State of the Union.

– Three stars below Arkansas represent the three nations which ruled Arkansas before it joined the Union ( Spain, France, USA) and also signify the third state created out of Louisiana purchase.

-The fourth lone star above the word Arkansas represents the Confederacy.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Arkansas State Flag.

USA FLAGS ARKANSAS
USA FDC 1976 – STATE FLAG OF ARKANSAS.

State Flag of Arizona – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Arizona – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

Arizona State Flag –  The 13 rays of red and gold on top of the flag represent the 13 original states of the Union and the rays of Western setting Sun. Red and Gold were also the colours carried by Coronado’s Spanish expedition in 1540 in search of Seven cities. This is the Spanish connection. The bottom half of the flag has the same blue as the USA flag and the star at centre denotes Copper, Arizona is the largest producer of Copper in the USA.

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Arizona State Flag.

USA FLAGS ARIZONA
USA FDC 1976 – STATE FLAG ARIZONA

State Flag of Alaska – USA 1976.

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State Flag of Alaska – USA 1976.

The USA issued a set of 50 stamps on State Flags of States of the USA on 23 Feb 1976. We are listing them in Alphabetical order of States name. All stamps are 13 cents denomination.

Alaska State Flag –  Alaska adopted the State Flag for use in 1959. It consists of eight gold stars and a dark blue field. The blue represents the sky, the sea, the mountain lakes and Alaska’s wildflowers. Seven stars represent the constellation Ursa Major or the Big Dipper which symbolizes Bear, an animal indigenous to Alaska. The eighth star being the North Star and representing the Northernmost State of The USA

A First Day Cover is listed, it shows Alaska State Flag.

USA FLAGS ALASKA
USA FDC 1976- STATE FLAG OF ALASKA