2021 Heritage Breeds Stamps

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 20US 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.