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Delaware 1993

Common Goldeneye by Robert Metropulos

Fred's Anecdotal Note

1993 DELAWARE

Two pairs of common goldeneye ducks span the airways on this MILFORD cover. Using a different format, this hand-painted cachet is void of any background design choosing rather to present the ducks against the stark white background. As a change of pace, I think it is very effective and gives the Delaware cover a distinctive crisp appearance. The two male goldeneyes with white facia] spot are in the foreground while the females with brownish-red heads fIy along in the distance.

A Day of Issue postmark from Dover ties the stamp to the cover. Providing the postal requirement is the smooth Solomon's seal wildflower stamp which shares the July first cancel. 200 covers were produced for this issue.