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2016 “Pets” Forever Stamps 100pcs
$39.99
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Issue Date: August 2, 2016
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Denomination: Forever (47¢ at the time of issue)
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Format: Double-sided booklet of 20 stamps (each design appears once)
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Printing Method: Offset lithography
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Stamp Size: Approximately 1.19 x 0.91 inches (30.23 x 23.11 mm)
The 2016 “Pets” Forever Stamps were issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) on August 2, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the SuperZoo National Pet Retailers Show. This commemorative release celebrates the joy, companionship, and love that pets bring into our lives.
🐾 Design and Artistic Background
The stamp series features 20 different domestic animals, each captured in a photograph against a white background. The animals represented include:
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Puppies;Betta fish;Iguanas;Hamsters;Goldfish;Parrots;Guinea pigs;Tortoises;Rabbits;Kittens;Corn snakes;Mice;Hermit crabs;Chinchillas;Gerbils;Dogs;Parakeets;Horses;Cats;Geckos
These photographs were taken by Eric Isselée, known for his animal portraits, and the stamps were designed by USPS art director Derry Noyes. Noyes aimed to capture the essence of each animal, emphasizing their unique characteristics without the need for special effects.
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