Add playful flair to your letters with these beautiful vintage unused North American Wildlife Series "Gray Squirrel" postage stamps! This classic wildlife design is perfect for adding a touch of nature's splendor 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: Gray Squirrel
• Series: North American Wildlife
• Year Issued: 1987
• Face Value: 22-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Wildlife, Nature, Squirrel, Rodent, Autumn Scene, Fall Colors, Bushy Tail
• Color(s): Red, Grey, Multicolored
• Mailing Occasions: Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Thank You Cards, Snail Mail, and more
• Printing Method: Photogravure
• Scott Number: 2295
• 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 Gray Squirrel, a common and adaptable species found throughout North America. The stamp’s illustration captures the gray squirrel in its natural habitat, highlighting its distinctive gray fur and bushy tail. This unused 22-cent gummed stamp celebrates the North American continent's rich biodiversity, showcasing the gray squirrel in its typical environment, emphasizing the importance of habitat in wildlife conservation.

Gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, urban areas, and suburban neighborhoods. They are known for their agility and resourcefulness, often seen foraging for nuts and seeds, and are a common sight in many parks and wooded areas.

At Kent State University in Ohio, squirrels on campus are a well-loved symbol; the school even hosts a squirrel festival each year. At University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, students often associate their campus with the many gray squirrels roaming the grounds. Similar to UNC, at Michigan State University, gray squirrels are unofficial campus icons.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Gray Squirrel is a vibrant spiritual symbol of preparation, balance, resourcefulness, and adaptability. Often seen gathering and storing food for the winter, this little creature teaches us valuable lessons about planning for the future, embracing change, and making the most of our resources. The gray squirrel's habit of gathering food and storing it for the colder months represents preparation and foresight. Spiritually, the squirrel encourages us to plan ahead, ensuring we are well-prepared for life's challenges and opportunities, but also reminds us to trust in the abundance of the universe. Squirrels are playful and curious creatures, often seen exploring their surroundings and interacting with other animals. Spiritually, they represent the importance of playfulness, joy, and the curiosity that drives personal growth. The gray squirrel spirit reminds us to keep our minds open to new experiences and maintain a sense of wonder in everyday life. The Gray Squirrel spirit is a reminder to trust in your ability to prepare, adapt, and find balance as you move through life. It encourages you to stay resourceful and patient, knowing that all things come in their own time.

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.