US 1971 Christmas: Partridge in a Pear Tree 8c. Scott. 1444


US 1971 Christmas: Partridge in a Pear Tree 8c. Scott. 1445


Series: Christmas 1971 Issue

Stamp details: Partridge in a Pear Tree

Issued date: 10-11-1971 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 8c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1445
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1448
Michel (Germany): 1056
Yvert et Tellier (France): 943

Dimensions (height x width):
40mm x 26mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Print Method: Rotary press
Perforation: Perf 10½ x 11¼

Stamp Colors: Multicolored

Themes: Christmas, Paintings, Fruits, Bird

Total print: 979,540,000 (estimate)

Description:- A Partridge is a medium-sized galliform bird in any of several genera, with a wide native distribution throughout parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. Several species have been introduced to the Americas. They are sometimes grouped in the Perdicinae subfamily of the Phasianidae (pheasants, quail, etc.). However, molecular research suggests that partridges are not a distinct taxon within the family Phasianidae, but that some species are closer to the pheasants, while others are closer to the junglefowl.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partridge