US 1956 King Salmon Fishes ; Wildlife Conservation 3c. Scott. 1079
Series: Wildlife Conservation Issue
Stamp details: Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Issued date: 09-11-1956 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 3c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1079
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1081
Michel (Germany): 701
Yvert et Tellier (France): 612A
Dimensions (height x width):
26mm x 40mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Blue green
Perforation: Perf 11 x 10½
Themes: Fishes, Environment Protection
Total print: 109,275,000 (estimate)
Stamp details: Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Issued date: 09-11-1956 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 3c.
Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1079
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1081
Michel (Germany): 701
Yvert et Tellier (France): 612A
Dimensions (height x width):
26mm x 40mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Blue green
Perforation: Perf 11 x 10½
Themes: Fishes, Environment Protection
Total print: 109,275,000 (estimate)
Description:- The Chinook salmon is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon in North America, as well as the largest in the genus Oncorhynchus. Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples. Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon, Quinnat salmon, Tsumen, spring salmon, chrome hog, Blackmouth, and Tyee salmon. The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name chavycha.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_salmon
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_salmon
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