2016 First-Class Forever Stamp,Pets: Rabbits
# 5112 - 2016 First-Class Forever Stamp - Pets: Rabbits
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US #5112
2016 Rabbit – Pets
- Pictures a rabbit
- Part of the 20-stamp Pets set honoring the wide range of animals we keep as companions
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pets
Value: 47¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 2, 2016
First Day City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Quantity Issued: 400,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the role our pet rabbits play in making our lives more enjoyable.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph by Eric Isselée of a rabbit.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the SuperZoo National Show for Pet Retailers at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About the Pets set: The USPS created 20 stamps to celebrate the many different animals we humans keep as companions. Each stamp pictures one species: puppies, betta fish, iguanas, hamsters, goldfish, kittens, rabbits, tortoises, guinea pigs, parrots, corn snakes, mice, hermit crabs, chinchillas, gerbils, geckos, cats, horses, parakeets, and dogs.
History the stamp represents: Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are not rodents. They are members of the Leporidae family, of which almost half the species are classified as hares, and the rest are rabbits. But of the more than 60 leporid species, all modern domesticated rabbit breeds are through to have descended from a single species. Oryctolagus cuniculus, also known as the European rabbit.
Popular for centuries as a source of food and fur, the “pet” rabbit trend did not fully take hold in Europe until Victorian times. After years of just farming the animals, people began to breed “fancy” rabbits for show. At the same time, industrialization was moving folks to more urban areas. Rabbits were one of few farm animals practical to bring along. They took on sentimental value as a reminder of the rolling countryside left behind. People began to regard their rabbits with affection and “bunnies” soon occupied a new place in human hearts and homes.
Domesticated rabbits also became popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century. Following World War II, they could be considered common household pets. Today, their unique and affectionate personalities continue to make rabbits a favorite companion animal for many.
US #5112
2016 Rabbit – Pets
- Pictures a rabbit
- Part of the 20-stamp Pets set honoring the wide range of animals we keep as companions
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Pets
Value: 47¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: August 2, 2016
First Day City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Quantity Issued: 400,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklet of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored type III, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the role our pet rabbits play in making our lives more enjoyable.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph by Eric Isselée of a rabbit.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the SuperZoo National Show for Pet Retailers at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About the Pets set: The USPS created 20 stamps to celebrate the many different animals we humans keep as companions. Each stamp pictures one species: puppies, betta fish, iguanas, hamsters, goldfish, kittens, rabbits, tortoises, guinea pigs, parrots, corn snakes, mice, hermit crabs, chinchillas, gerbils, geckos, cats, horses, parakeets, and dogs.
History the stamp represents: Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are not rodents. They are members of the Leporidae family, of which almost half the species are classified as hares, and the rest are rabbits. But of the more than 60 leporid species, all modern domesticated rabbit breeds are through to have descended from a single species. Oryctolagus cuniculus, also known as the European rabbit.
Popular for centuries as a source of food and fur, the “pet” rabbit trend did not fully take hold in Europe until Victorian times. After years of just farming the animals, people began to breed “fancy” rabbits for show. At the same time, industrialization was moving folks to more urban areas. Rabbits were one of few farm animals practical to bring along. They took on sentimental value as a reminder of the rolling countryside left behind. People began to regard their rabbits with affection and “bunnies” soon occupied a new place in human hearts and homes.
Domesticated rabbits also became popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century. Following World War II, they could be considered common household pets. Today, their unique and affectionate personalities continue to make rabbits a favorite companion animal for many.