Add rugged feline flair to your letters with these beautiful vintage unused North American Wildlife Series "Bobcat" postage stamps! This classic wildlife design is perfect for adding a touch of nature's splendor to your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, shower invites, birth announcements, and other snail mail correspondence. 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 mailing. 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: Bobcat
• Series: North American Wildlife
• Year Issued: 1987
• Face Value: 22-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Wildlife, Nature, Cat, Feline, Bobcat, Predator, Spotted, Ohio University Mascot, Texas State University — Bobo the Bobcat, Montana State University Mascot — Champ the Bobcat
• Color(s): Natural, Neutral, Beige, Multicolored
• Mailing Occasions: Wedding Invitations, Save the Date Announcements, Shower Invitations, Thank You Cards, Snail Mail, and more
• Printing Method: Photogravure
• Scott Number: 2332
• 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 Bobcat stamp features this elusive feline perched gracefully on a pine tree branch, surrounded by flora characteristic of its habitat. This artistic choice underscores the importance of preserving natural environments for wildlife. This unused 22-cent gummed stamp celebrates the North American continent's rich biodiversity, showcasing the bobcat amidst flora typical of its environment, emphasizing the importance of habitat in wildlife conservation.

The North American Bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a medium-sized wildcat native to North America, known for its adaptability, stealth, and striking appearance. As a solitary and elusive predator, the bobcat holds an important place in the ecosystem and carries deep symbolic meanings in various cultures.

The bobcat is widely distributed across North America, from southern Canada to northern Mexico, and throughout much of the United States. Bobcats are native to a wide range of habitats across North America, from forests to mountains, grasslands, and even suburbs, making them a highly versatile and resilient species.

The Bobcat is a popular and widely used mascot: Montana State University athletic teams are called the Bobcats, and their mascot is "Champ the Bobcat”; Ohio University sports teams are known as the “Ohio Bobcats”; Texas State University sports teams are the Bobcats, and their mascot is "Bobo the Bobcat”; and numerous high schools across the U.S. use the bobcat as their mascot due to its strong, independent characteristics.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The bobcat carries rich mystical and spiritual symbolism, embodying themes of independence, intuition, stealth, and mystery. This elusive and solitary predator is often associated with hidden knowledge, patience, and the ability to see beyond the obvious. The bobcat is a powerful and mysterious guide, teaching us about patience, resilience, and the importance of trusting our inner vision. Its presence can remind us to stay quiet in our actions and keep our mystical knowledge closely guarded.

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.