Canadas first wildlife habitat conservation stamp 1985?

Question

i have gold dyes of this stamp looking for its current value

Answer 1

The are a number of factors to look at in evaluating the value of your 1985 Conservation Stamp gold dyes. Some things to consider would be the artist (Robert Bateman), the stamp being the first issue, the variety of bird (Mallard), the condition of the dyes, the gold dyes versus a traditional stamp and overall collectibility. The value may also vary depending if you are looking to resell or to insure the item.

Here are some links for you to help in determining potential value:

http://www.whc.org/EN/stamps/artists/198... General information about the stamp.

http://www.whc.org/EN/stamps/documents/2... This is a PDF format of the Price sheet for the stamps and accessories from 1985 to the present. This shows limited edition of the 1985 Robert Bateman as $350 (Canadian Dollars) .

http://www.duckstamps-prints.com/servlet... Duck Stamps and Prints reseller

http://cgi.ebay.com/1985-Canada-Duck-Sta... eBay Duck Stamp Press Proof

http://www.wiw2u.com/index.cfm?fuseactio... Michael Jaffe duck stamp appraiser.  

http://www.brookmanstamps.com/welcome.ht...  Michael Jaffe

http://www.brookmanstamps.com/Netcat/Int... Michael Jaffe , 1985 Stamp information page.

Answer 2

contact a philatelic dealer in the phone book they will tell you

check out the SCOTT'S stamp catalogue