Add nostalgic flair to your holiday letters with these vintage unused Arctic Animals "Arctic Fox" 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 weddings. 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!

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Arctic Fox
• Series: Arctic Animals
• Year Issued: 1999
• Face Value: 33-cents each (USD)
• Topic(s): Animals, Arctic, Winter, Cold Weather, White Fur, Baby Fox, Cute Fox
• Color(s): White, Multicolored
• Printing Method: Lithography
• Scott Number: 3289
• 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: On March 12, 1999, the USPS issued a series of stamps featuring the few animals that are able to survive in the harsh arctic area. The Arctic Fox postage stamp is a beautifully detailed commemorative stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) featuring a lifelike image of an Arctic fox against a natural background, highlighting the animal’s key characteristics such as its thick white winter coat and keen attentiveness, which are vital for survival in the Arctic environment. This stamp is part of a series launched in the late 20th century to celebrate and raise awareness about North American wildlife and ecosystems. Released in 1999, it reflects an effort to emphasize the importance of protecting Arctic habitats and the species that inhabit them. As a piece of postal history, the stamp not only served as a means of affixing mail but also as a miniature portrait of one of the Arctic’s most iconic animals, contributing to environmental awareness and the appreciation of America’s diverse natural heritage.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Arctic fox holds profound spiritual significance in various Indigenous cultures of the Arctic region. It is often regarded as a symbol of adaptability, resourcefulness, and resilience, reflecting its ability to survive harsh, cold environments. Spiritually, the Arctic fox is seen as a messenger or guide that embodies cleverness, cunning, and the importance of trusting one's instincts. In some traditions, it represents the spirit of adaptability and the ability to navigate difficult situations with wisdom and agility. The Arctic fox is also associated with transformation and survival, encouraging individuals to be flexible, resilient, and innovative in facing life's challenges. Its symbolism underscores the value of resilience, ingenuity, and harmony with nature, reminding people to stay resourceful and adaptable in the face of adversity.

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).

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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.