T. H. RICHARDSON - DUCK STAMPS, Etc.

6 Stonehaven Ct., Chico, CA  95928
(530) 894-1057
tomr@trducks.com

CALIFORNIA FISHING LICENSES

California Fishing Licenses were first issued in 1914

Year           Description ....... Very fine .. fine .. average

1914  $1.00 Fishing scene (long)..... 140 ...... 110
1915  $1.00 "One Dollar" ............ 120 ......  75
1916  $1.00 Trout and creel .........  95 
1917  $1.00 Mt. Whitney Hatchery ....  75 
1918  $1.00 Fly fisherman ............ 85
1919  $1.00 Mt. Shasta Hatchery ...... 85
1920  $1.00 "1920" and small fish .... 85 ....... 75 ...... 50
1921  $1.00 Large salmonid ...................... 50 ...... 20
1922  $1.00 Boat fishing scene ....... 50 ................. 15
1923  $1.00 Creel, flyrod, trout ..... 50 ....... 35
1924  $1.00 Two fishermen ............ 50 ....... 35 ...... 20
1925  $1.00 Fishermen w/net .......... 50 ....... 40 ...... 20
1926  $1.00 Fishermen w/trout ................... 40 ...... 20
1927  $1.00 Calif state seal, brn ......................... 15
1928  $2.00 Calif state seal, grn ............... 20 ...... 10
1929  $2.00 Blue fish in circle ...... 30 ....... 20 ...... 10
1930  $2.00 Gold fish in circle ...... 30 ....... 20 ...... 10
1931  $2.00 Black fish in circle ..... 30 ....... 20 ...... 10
1932  $2.00 Blue circle .............. 25 .................  8
1933  $2.00 Blue text ................ 12 ................. 10
1934  $2.00 Green text .......................... 15 ...... 10

1935 to date, availability and prices on request.

(updated 8/11)

Notes of grading and ordering:

Very fine: Clean, no major creases or folds, light signature, nice appearing.
Fine: Fairly clean, slight fold(s), minor faults not significantly affecting appearance.
Average: Small faults, defects or light stains; border(s) may be trimmed, etc.

Selection of many early issues limited. Please state condition desired. If unavailable, I will try to substitute with a higher grade license at no extra cost. I cover postage and handling. California residents please add 7.25% state sales tax.