stamps of USA – Stamp Digest

State Bird and Flowers of New Mexico – 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. Stamps on 29th State are listed.

New Mexico– State Bird –Road Runner designated as State Bird in 1949. Hopi and Pueblo Indian tribes believe that roadrunner provided protection against evil spirits.

State Flower– Yucca. It was designated as the state flower in 1927. A desert plant also called “Our Lords Candles”.40-50 species are known. Roots are sometimes used as soap.

First Day Cover is listed, it shows New Mexico as the Southwest State of the USA.

USA N MEXICO BIRDS — USA 1982 – STATE BIRDS & FLOWERS NEW MEXICO.

State Bird and Flowers of New Jersey – USA 1982.

New Hampshire– State Bird –Eastern or American Goldfinch designated as State Bird in 1935. It eats primarily seeds from Dandelions & Sunflowers.

State Flower-Violet. It was designated as the state flower in 1914.

First Day Cover is listed, it shows New Jersey as the Middle Atlantic States of USA.

USA N JERSEY BIRDS — USA 1982 -STATE FLOWER & BIRD.

State Flag of New Jersey – 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. This stamp is 30th in the series

New Jersey State Flag – New Jersey adopted state Flag on 11 May 1896. The main features of the Flag are

The background is Buff, Colours are Jersy Blue and Buff.
A Shield with three Ploughs representing Jersey’s Agricultural tradition.
A Forward-facing helmet.
A horse’s head as crest of the helmet.
The Female Figures Liberty and Ceres represent State motto “Liberty & Prosperity”.
Liberty holds a staff supporting a “Liberty Cap”, Ceres – Goddess of Grain is holding an overflowing cornucopia.
The streamer at the Foot contains State Motto.

A FDC is listed.

USA N JERSEY FLAGS — USA 1976 -STATE FLAG NEW JERSEY.

State Bird and Flowers of New Hampshire – USA 1982.

New Hampshire– State Bird –Purple Finch designated as State Bird in 1957.

State Flower-Purple Lilac. It was designated as the state flower in 1919. It has 1000 varieties.

First Day Cover is listed, it shows New Hampshire as the New England States of USA.

USA N HAMPSHIRE BIRDS — USA 1982 – STATE BIRDS & FLOWERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

State Flag of New Hampshire – USA 1976.

New Hampshire State Flag – New Hampshire adopted state Flag in 1909.

The Flag features State Seal.
Frigate Raleigh surrounded by Laurel leaves and nine stars surrounded by Blue. A First Day Cover is listed, it shows New Hampshire State Flag.

USA N HAMPSHIRE FLAGS — USA 1976 -STATE FLAG OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

State Flag of Nevada – USA 1976.

Nevada State Flag – Nevada has had four Flags in its History. The First Flag was adopted in 1905 and the current one was adopted in 1991.

The flag has a Cobalt Blue background.
A Five Pointed Silver Star in upper left quarter.
Two sprays of sagebrush form a half wreath.
Across the top of the wreath is a golden scroll with words “Battle Born”

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

USA NEVADA FLAGS — USA 1976- NEVADA STATE FLAG.

State Bird and Flowers of Nevada – USA 1982.

Nevada– State Bird –Mountain Bluebird designated as State Bird in 1967. It is a small thrush found on ranchland and open areas.

State Flower-Sagebrush. It was designated as the state flower in 1917. It is used in Medicine and weaving mats.

First Day Cover is listed, it shows Nevada as the Southwest States of USA.

USA NEVADA BIRDS — USA 1982 -NEVADA BIRDS & FLOWERS.

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