Rachel Carson Postage Stamps and First Day Covers


Rachel Carson (1907-1964), was a scientist, ecologist, and writer. The author of several best-selling books about the sea, she wrote the 1962 treatise, Silent Spring which shocked the United States into banning DDT and other harmful pesticides. That eloquent book, blasted at the time by the chemical industry but since recognized for its scientific accuracy, is credited with launching the modern-day environnmental movement.

Rachel carson has been honored by stamps from Palau (1999), Marshall Islands (2000), USA (1982), and Zambia (2000). Below the stamps are a sampling of the many First Day Covers honoring Rachel Carson.

Marshall Islands Rachel Carson Stamp 
(USA,  1981) Rachel Carson, Marshall Islands (2000)
Rachel Carson,  
Author of Silent Spring Rachel Carson, Palau 1998
Rachel Carson Stamp 
(USA,  1981) Rachel Carson, USA 1981
Zambia Rachel Carson Stamp 
(USA,  1981) Rachel Carson, Zambia (2000)
Rachel Carson, First Day Cover by Aristocrats Aristrocrats First Day Cover
Artmaster Rachel Carson First Day Cover Artmaster First Day Cover
Colorano Rachel Carson First Day Cover Colorano First Day Cover
Colorano First Day Cover for NOW Colorano (National Organization for Women) First Day Cover
Fleetwood Rachel Carson First Day Cover Fleetwood First Day Cover
Gamm Rachel Carson First Day Cover Gamm First Day Cover
Gill Craft Rachel Carson First Day Cover Gill Craft First Day Cover




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