Forever Stamps 2021 Heritage Breeds – Nature Series, First-Class Postage

Value:  66¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue:  May 17, 2021
First Day City:  Mount Vernon, Virginia
Printed by:  Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method:  Offset, Flexographic
Format:  Panes of 20

US issued stamp to recognize heritage breeds’ horticultural importance.

Design features milking Devon cow photo by Aliza Elizarov.

First Day of Issue Ceremony was at Mount Vernon, Virginia.

The Heritage Breeds set includes mulefoot hog, Wyandotte chicken, Narragansett turkey, and more.

Milking Devon, an American cattle breed, originated from cows imported in 1623.

Initially used for draft work, they later proved versatile, providing milk and quality meat.

American Devons, medium-sized and well-mannered, fell out of favor over time.

Thankfully, people today raise and appreciate the breed’s wonderful qualities.