Maryland
Public Lands Hunting Stamps
Maryland required the purchase of a Public Lands Hunting stamp prior to hunting for waterfowl on state-managed wildlife areas from 1975-76 through 1979-80 hunting seasons. The stamps were issued in booklet panes of ten (2x5) with a tab at the top. The panes were plain (uncolored) rouletted between the stamps and between the stamps and the tab. Stamps issued through 1977-78 were rouletted 9 1/2. The 1978-79 and 1979-80 issues appear to be rouletted 14. Serial numbers were printed in black ink. All Stamps have dry gum. One proof sheet of ten (2x5) 1975-76 stamps has been recorded. For images of all stamps in this series see Maryland Public Lands Hunting Stamps.
Many of these stamps saw heavy use. Values for stamps in the unsigned and used columns are for nice clean examples that are free from faults. Those that are creased, water-stained, faded or otherwise faulty sell for much less.
| Series Number | Figure Number | Validity Period | Face Value | Description | Unused Value | Unsigned Value | Signed Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F-MD1 | 1975-76 | $2.00 | purple on white on license | 3,250.00 | 650.00 750.00 | 125.00 175.00 |
| 1p. | proof, imperforate and lacking serial number | – | |||||
| 2. | F-MD1 | 1976-77 | $2.00 | black on pink on license | 2,250.00 | 550.00 650.00 | 60.00 100.00 |
| 3. | F-MD1 | 1977-78 | $2.00 | black on yellow on license | 1,750.00 | 300.00 400.00 | 60.00 100.00 |
| 4. | F-MD1 | 1978-79 | $2.00 | black on white on license | 5,500.00 | 850.00 950.00 | 175.00 200.00 |
| 5. | F-MD1 | 1979-80 | $2.00 | black on yellow on license | 1,500.00 | 200.00 250.00 | 50.00 75.00 |
