Scott 5346 - US California Dogface Butterfly Pane of 20 MNH Stamps

2019 California Dogface Butterfly Stamps – Complete Pane of 20 (Scott #5346)

Celebrate California’s natural beauty with the 2019 USPS California Dogface Butterfly Forever stamp pane, a striking entry in the Non-Machineable Surcharge series. Featuring the vivid Zerene eurydice — California’s official state insect — this issue showcases graceful design and brilliant color, making it a favorite among collectors of modern U.S. definitives and wildlife-themed stamps.

Collector Highlights:

• Scott Number: 5346 (Definitive Issue, 2019)
• Year of Issue: 2019
• Format: Complete pane (sheet) of 20 self-adhesive stamps
• Adhesive Type: Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) – original self-adhesive release
• Denomination: Non-Machineable Surcharge Rate (initially 70¢)
• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – pristine, post-office fresh, and full original gum
• Series: Seventh issue in the popular USPS Butterfly series
• Marginal Markings: Includes header “CALIFORNIA DOGFACE” and plate number markings in corners
• Theme: Butterflies / Wildlife / Nature / State Symbols

Why Collect This Issue:

The California Dogface Butterfly pane continues the USPS’s elegant Non-Machineable Butterfly series, recognized for its artistry and vivid realism. It’s a perfect addition for collectors focusing on modern U.S. definitive issues, insect and wildlife topics, or state-themed philately.

More About This Item:

Issued on January 27, 2019, this stamp honors the official insect of California and was designed to meet the non-machineable surcharge rate for irregular envelopes. With its crisp detail and painterly texture, the California Dogface Butterfly pane combines function and beauty — a radiant highlight in any Mint Never Hinged collection.

Collector Insight:

Because it bridges everyday postal use and collectible artistry, this issue remains one of the most recognizable modern definitives of the 2010s — admired for both design excellence and natural symbolism.