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The art of Flytying extends back to the Victorian era when sportfishing became accepted as a gentleman's activity. A single fly could take hours to tie and might use dozens of different materials. To honor these "artists" of the flats and streams, the USPS issued a set of five stamps in 1991 to commemorate five historical Fishing Flies.
Shown here is a genuine First Day Cover, an envelope with the new stamp cancelled from the city of issue (Cuddebackville, NY) on the first day of issue (May 31, 1991.) One of the five is Lefty's Deceiver,created by legendary outdoors editor of the Baltimore Sun, "Lefty" Kreh. One of the most popular saltwater lures of all times, Lefty's Deceiver and and Mr.Kreh popularized the sport of saltwater flyfishing.
The full-color cachet (artwork on the envelope) is printed on silk and features gorgeous artwork by renowned wildlife artist, Dan Balke. Collectible, historic, this First Day Cover is sure to be a great conversation piece on your wall as well as evoking pleasant memories fishing on the flats for the elusive bonefish.
Double Matted in blue and white, it's sized to fit a standard 8 x 10 picture frame. ***CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY INCLUDED AS WELL AS A SHORT BLURB ON LEFTY'S DECEIVER***
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