1989 Richard Thomas RW56 Hand-Painted Duck Stamp FDC

Hand-painted First Day Cover for the 1989 Federal Duck Stamp (RW56). Bold cachet artwork by Richard W. Thomas shows two Canada Geese perched atop a lurking alligator, with deep green brushwork and vivid detail. Postmarked June 30, 1989 at the National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D. C. Signed and titled on reverse: "Hand Painted by Richard W. Thomas - Supper Time, Almost" and hand-numbered 4/117. RW56.