Add rugged flair to your letters with these vintage unused North American Wildlife Series "Mountain Lion" postage stamps! This classic wildlife design is perfect for adding a bit of nature to your cards and letters or save-the-dates and wedding invitations. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 22-cents. These USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your correspondence. Embrace the call of the wild with this captivating postage stamp!

Purchase includes a total of TEN (10) mint condition postage stamps shown in the product listing photos.

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Mountain Lion
• Series: North American Wildlife
• Year Issued: 1987
• Face Value: 22-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Wildlife, Nature, Cougar, Feline, Cat, Big Cat, Carnivore, Hunting, Snow, Winter, Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, Appalachian Mountains, BYU Mascot, Brigham Young University Mascot - Cosmo the Cougar, University of Pittsburgh Mascot - Roc the Panther, University of Houston Mascot - Shasta the Cougar
• Color(s): Beige, Natural, Neutral, White, Multicolored
• Mailing Occasions: Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Thank You Cards, Bachelor Party Invitations, Snail Mail, and more
• Printing Method: Photogravure
• Scott Number: 2292
• Adhesion Type: Gummed (see below for adhesion instructions)
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

STAMP HISTORY: Part of the North American Wildlife series, this vintage postage stamp showcases the Mountain Lion, shown in its natural habitat, with its sleek body, muscular build, and alert posture, emphasizing its prowess as a top predator. The background is a scenic landscape, highlighting the mountain lion’s natural range, which spans across North and South America, from the forests and mountains to the deserts and plains. The depiction is designed to convey the mountain lion’s silent, solitary nature and its role as a powerful and elusive creature in the wilderness. This unused 22-cent gummed stamp celebrates the North American continent's rich biodiversity, showcasing the mountain lion in its typical environment, emphasizing the importance of habitat in wildlife conservation.

The mountain lion (Puma concolor),also known as the cougar, puma, or catamount, is a large, powerful carnivorous mammal native to North and South America. Known for its stealth, strength, and solitary nature, the mountain lion is an apex predator and plays a critical role in its ecosystem by regulating populations of prey animals, like deer and smaller mammals. Mountain lions are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, from forests, mountainous regions, deserts, and even grasslands. They prefer rugged, remote areas where they can stay hidden and maintain their solitary lifestyle. They are most commonly found in western North America, but their range extends across the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Appalachian Mountains. They are also found in parts of Canada, Mexico, and Central America.

The mountain lion is the collect mascot for Brigham Young University (BYU) – “Cosmo the Cougar”, University of Pittsburgh – “Roc the Panther” (panthers are a type of mountain lion), Washington State University – “Butch T. Cougar”, University of Houston – “Shasta the Cougar”, Colorado Mesa University – “Rowdy the Maverick” (Maverick is a mountain lion), and California State University, San Marcos – “Crash the Cougar.”

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The North American Mountain Lion is a powerful and symbolic animal that represents themes of strength, courage, leadership, and personal power. Revered in various cultures, particularly among Native American tribes, the mountain lion is a symbol of independence, confidence, and wisdom. Its ability to move silently, confidently, and with calculated grace is often associated with intuition, stealth, and self-reliance.The mountain lion is often associated with courage, independence, and leadership. As a solitary predator, it symbolizes the strength to navigate life’s challenges with grace and power. Spiritually, the mountain lion encourages self-reliance, the ability to move through life with confidence, and the courage to pursue one's own path. The North American Mountain Lion spirit teaches you to trust in your own power, courage, and wisdom. It encourages you to move with confidence, to lead your own path with integrity, and to trust your instincts. This majestic animal reminds you that true strength often lies in moving with purpose, embracing your independence, and standing firm in your beliefs.

SERIES HISTORY: On June 13, 1987, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued the North American Wildlife postage stamp series, a commemorative sheet featuring 50 different gummed 22-cent stamps. This release celebrated the rich diversity of North American fauna, showcasing species from various regions, including Alaska and Hawaii. Renowned wildlife artist Chuck Ripper illustrated the series, capturing the essence of each species with remarkable accuracy and detail. The stamps not only highlight the animals but also incorporate elements of their natural habitats, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation. USPS and The Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC) originally hoped to represent the State Animal of all 50 states. However, many states do not have a State Animal or share a State Animal with another state. Instead, USPS and CSAC opted to include avifauna, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates from across the continent. Notably, the First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the Canadian Philatelic Exhibition (CAPEX) in Toronto, Canada, marking the third time a U.S. stamp issue had its inaugural event outside the United States. The North American Wildlife stamp series remains a favorite among collectors and nature enthusiasts, serving as a vivid reminder of the continent's rich and varied wildlife heritage.

GUMMED STAMPS: These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's "Re-Stick" glue sticks).

GENUINE USPS POSTAGE: These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at USPS.com.

TELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS: We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!

ABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.


Product Specifications

Length: 1.57 in.
Height: 0.01 in.
Width: 0.98 in.
Weight: 0.01 lbs.