This is a 1977 Federal Duck Stamp Print by Martin R. Murk, It shows two Ross' Geese. It is signed.This Migratory Bird EDITION has a distinctive edition size of 5800 (this one is #5704/5800) and includes the limited lithograph (signed and numbered) by the artist, and the conservation stamp. The Federal Duck design by Martin R. Murk, a Deceased artist, winner of RW44, other numerous awards, & contests. Part of the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Series.

THE ORIGINAL ART IS A 8” X 10” ACRYLIC RENDERING OF ROSS’S GEESE IN FLIGHT. IT WAS CHOSEN IN OPEN COMPETITION FROM 264 ENTRIES. THE STAMP WAS PRINTED IN FULL COLOR & SOLD FOR $5.00. THE FIRST DAY OF SALE WAS JULY 1, 1977; 2,196,774 WERE SOLD. THE PRINT IS A 8” X 10” PHOTO- LITHOGRAPH IN SIX COLORS USING PERMANENT, LITE-FAST INKS. THE STOCK IS GALLERY 100 PLATE FINISH (100 % RAG), & THE SEPARATION NEGATIVE MAKER & PRINTER WAS WETZEL BROTHERS, INC.THE FIRST EDITION CONSISTS OF 58OO  NUMBERED PRINTS. THE IMAGE’S SUBTLETY WAS ENHANCED BY THE ADDITION OF A FIFTH AND SIXTH COLOR IN PRINTING. PENCIL SIGNED & NUMBERED 5704 / 5800 W/ AN “ARTIST SIGNED” STAMP, AND A VERY NICE, PROFESSIONALLY FRAMED SETTING. A BEAUTY!!