Washington Goldfinch and Rhododendron Stamp Cover

by Charles Robinson

Title

Washington Goldfinch and Rhododendron Stamp Cover

Artist

Charles Robinson

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Digital Art - Photograph

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I uploaded this at a larger size than I would normally do for a stamp first day cover, because I thought it would be a perfect large photograph on the wall of any home or office. The Washington USA 20 sent stamp with the State bird, the American Goldfinch, and the State flower, the western Rhododendron was issued on April 14, 1982 in Olympia, Washington, the State capitol on this beautiful cover with the image of the American Goldfinch and the Rhododendron designed by Arthur Singer and Alan D. Singer. The back of the cover bears a description of each, which makes the perfect symbols for the Washington way of life. The descriptions read:

American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
"Love of life is the immediate quality of this striking and colorful bird. Small flocks of Goldfinches are forever cavorting in tree tops, playing and chattering, warbling a tuneful canary rhythm or calling each other in sweet, musical notes. On and on they sing, even when flying or snacking on their favorite seeds. They bound along in the air as if they are riding an imaginary roller coaster. Long after the other birds have settled down to their staid family life, the Goldfinches continue their merry club life. They are among the last birds of the season to nest, delaying the raising of their young to late summer."

Rhododendron
Rhododendron macrophyllum
"Found in Washington, this Rhododendron grows twenty feet in height and is the western counterpart of the eastern Rhododendron. Though the eastern species thrives in cold weather, Washington's Rhododendron bears leaves, which droop in freezing temperatures. In early summer, flowers nearly cover this variety. They are borne in clusters that grow at the ends of the branch. Its long shining leaves are dark green on the top. They form a handsome frame for the delicate pink flowers, which have five petals flecked with golden spots. The Rhododendron is one of America's loveliest blossoms."

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December 12th, 2013

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