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1998 32c Bright Eyes: Hamster
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US #3233
1998 Hamster
- Part of set of 5 featuring America’s most popular pets
- Subject and style appeal to young stamp collectors
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Bright Eyes
Value: 32¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: August 20, 1998
First Day City: Boston, Massachusetts
Quantity Issued: 36,000,000
Printed by: Guilford Gravure for Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Photogravure, Scrambled Indicia
Format: Pane of 20
Perforations: 9.9 (die cut)
Why the stamp was issued: Part of a set of five stamps issued to appeal to young stamp collectors
About the stamp design: Free-lance illustrator Bill Mayer created the airbrush pictures of five popular pets. The background of each stamp is a different color.
Special design details: On the hamster stamp, the animal’s ear breaks through the top border. This was done to give the stamp a three-dimensional effect.
About the printing process: Every stamp includes a hidden image called Scrambled Indicia. A special decoder lens sold by the USPS is needed to see the images.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony too0k place on Boston Common. It was sponsored by the USPS and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/ American Humane Education Society.
About the Bright Eyes set: Five of the most popular pets were chosen to be featured on these stamps. Owning a pet can improve physical and mental health, as well as strengthening social connections.
Pet ownership has been shown to reduce resting heart rate and improve blood pressure. Children exposed to pets may have a stronger immune system.
Pets also provide companionship, which reduces loneliness. Studies show petting an animal lowers stress levels and anxiety. Caring for a pet gives a sense of purpose, which raises self-esteem.
Having a pet can increase chances of interacting with others through walking a dog or building connections with other pet owners. Caring for a pet brings structure and routine. Some research indicates owning a pet could add years to a person’s life.
History the stamp represents: Hamsters are low-maintenance and take up a small space. Because of this, they make a good first pet. They require less care than larger animals and their food costs are lower. Hamsters are high energy and can be fun to watch. With proper handling, they will also engage with their owners. The quiet nature of a hamster can bring a calming presence, thereby reducing stress while providing companionship.
US #3233
1998 Hamster
- Part of set of 5 featuring America’s most popular pets
- Subject and style appeal to young stamp collectors
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Bright Eyes
Value: 32¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: August 20, 1998
First Day City: Boston, Massachusetts
Quantity Issued: 36,000,000
Printed by: Guilford Gravure for Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Photogravure, Scrambled Indicia
Format: Pane of 20
Perforations: 9.9 (die cut)
Why the stamp was issued: Part of a set of five stamps issued to appeal to young stamp collectors
About the stamp design: Free-lance illustrator Bill Mayer created the airbrush pictures of five popular pets. The background of each stamp is a different color.
Special design details: On the hamster stamp, the animal’s ear breaks through the top border. This was done to give the stamp a three-dimensional effect.
About the printing process: Every stamp includes a hidden image called Scrambled Indicia. A special decoder lens sold by the USPS is needed to see the images.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony too0k place on Boston Common. It was sponsored by the USPS and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/ American Humane Education Society.
About the Bright Eyes set: Five of the most popular pets were chosen to be featured on these stamps. Owning a pet can improve physical and mental health, as well as strengthening social connections.
Pet ownership has been shown to reduce resting heart rate and improve blood pressure. Children exposed to pets may have a stronger immune system.
Pets also provide companionship, which reduces loneliness. Studies show petting an animal lowers stress levels and anxiety. Caring for a pet gives a sense of purpose, which raises self-esteem.
Having a pet can increase chances of interacting with others through walking a dog or building connections with other pet owners. Caring for a pet brings structure and routine. Some research indicates owning a pet could add years to a person’s life.
History the stamp represents: Hamsters are low-maintenance and take up a small space. Because of this, they make a good first pet. They require less care than larger animals and their food costs are lower. Hamsters are high energy and can be fun to watch. With proper handling, they will also engage with their owners. The quiet nature of a hamster can bring a calming presence, thereby reducing stress while providing companionship.
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