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1989 Montana Statehood Centennial FDC + Charles M Russell Set of Stamps LOT of 4
$ 2.63
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1989 Montana Statehood CentennialFDC
+ Charles M Russell Set of Stamps
LOT of 4 Items - Excellent condition (not professionally graded)
Montana Statehood Centenail -Montana is known as the "Treasure State" because of its rich mineral resources. The stamp is based on a painting by famous Montana cowboy artist C.M. Russell. The painting was commissioned by millionaire Malcolm MacKay for his New Jersey mansion. Russell painted his favorite Montana landscape to remind MacKay of Big Sky Country
A 4¢ stamp promoting range conservation issued Feb. 2, 1961, includes as part of its design an ink drawing by Russell titled
The Trail Boss
(Scott 1176).
Russell was himself commemorated on his birth centenary
5¢ stamp issued March 19, 1964 (Scott 1243). The stamp illustration shows his painting
Jerked Down
.
A Russell painting titled
C.M. Russell and Friends
was selected for the central design of a 25¢ Montana Statehood commemorative issued Jan. 15, 1989 (Scott 2401).
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Please Note the numbering on the Heritage of Montana Governors Edition..will be different than photo, as I have sold multiple sets and used the same photo)