United States--Wyoming Toad (1996)

Scott No.:  3105g Date of Issue:  October 2, 1996
City of Issue: San Diego, California
Species:  Wyoming Toad
Set: Engangered Species (15 stamps)

 According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Toad (Bufi baxteri), which was  found only in Albany County, Wyoming, is a "glacial relict" which inhabited ponds and flood plains.  It was abundant through the 1970s and placed on the endangered list in 1984.  A number of zoos now have breeding programs.  The Wyoming toad grows to be about 2.2 inches long and is covered in warts. 

 This collection of First Day Covers represents a good sampling of today's cachet makers--Colorano, Collins, Artmaster, Fleetwood, House of Farnum.  It also contains a Last Day Cover and a Last Day Ceremony Program.