Add nostalgic flair to your holiday letters with these vintage unused Arctic Animals "Gray Wolf" postage stamps! This nostalgic holiday design is perfect for adding a touch of class to your holiday cards and letters or winter save-the-dates and wedding invitations. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 33-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 charm of winter with this enchanting postage stamp!

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

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Gray Wolf
• Series: Arctic Animals
• Year Issued: 1999
• Face Value: 33-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Lone Wolf, Winter, Cold, Territorial, Predator, Dog, K9, Fur, Howl, Ecology, Wild, Alaska
• Color(s): Black & White
• Printing Method: Lithography
• Scott Number: 3292
• Adhesion Type: Gummed
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

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 postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates on the USPS website.

STAMP HISTORY: The Gray Wolf stamp was part of the United States Postal Service’s "Arctic Animals" series issued on March 12, 1999, in Barrow, Alaska. The stamp features a striking close-up image of a gray wolf rendered in cool gray tones, its intense gaze directed at the viewer. Printed by the Banknote Corporation of America using offset lithography, the design uses subtle variations of gray and white to evoke the stark beauty of the Arctic wilderness.
The "Arctic Animals" series consisted of five stamps—depicting the Arctic Hare, Arctic Fox, Snowy Owl, Polar Bear, and Gray Wolf—each celebrating species that thrive in the frigid northern climate. Issued at a time of growing public awareness about environmental conservation, the series aimed to highlight the resilience and majesty of wildlife in extreme habitats. Its timeless design and conservation theme have made it a small but enduring tribute to one of North America’s most iconic predators.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Arctic gray wolf carries deep spiritual symbolism across many cultures, embodying a balance between instinct, endurance, and sacred wisdom. Spiritually, this wolf represents resilience, independence, and guardianship — qualities shaped by its life in the harsh, unforgiving Arctic. Surviving and thriving in such an environment gives it a reputation as a symbol of strength through adaptability, reminding us that true power often lies in calm perseverance and cooperation rather than dominance.

In Indigenous Arctic and subarctic traditions, the wolf is often revered as a teacher and pathfinder — a being that guides hunters and travelers, helping them understand the rhythms of the land. The Arctic gray wolf, in particular, is seen as a keeper of balance between life and death, solitude and community. Its howls are interpreted as both a form of communication and a spiritual song — a bridge between the physical and unseen worlds.

From a broader metaphysical perspective, the Arctic gray wolf symbolizes intuition, loyalty, and the wild spirit of the soul. It teaches the value of trusting one’s inner voice while remaining harmoniously connected to one’s “pack” — whether that means family, community, or shared purpose. The wolf’s white-gray coat further amplifies its meaning: purity, clarity, and the light of spiritual awareness amid darkness or uncertainty. To encounter or meditate on the Arctic gray wolf is to be reminded of one’s ability to stand strong in isolation, to lead with integrity, and to honor the sacred interdependence of all living beings.

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).

QUESTIONS? We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? Contact us with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…

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: 1.26 in.
Weight: 0.01 lbs.