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98th Lions Clubs International Convention in Hawaii
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Latvian Zodiac Stamps
Reported by Geir Arveng
Lorch City Jubilee
150 years ago, Lorch in Baden-Württemberg acquired city status, and this jubilee is marked by an illustrated special postmark in use in the period 22 June 2015 - 31 December 2015.
The postmark shows the city's CoA with a Lion Rampant.
You can obtain the postmark by sending addressed envelopes/postcards franked with German stamps (computer postage not allowed) to:
Deutscha Post AG
Niederlassung Privatkunden/Filialen
Sonderstempelstelle Weiden
DE-92627 WEIDEN, Germany
The outer envelope should be marked with "Sonderstempel nr. 13/199", and must arrive at the Special Postmark Office no later than the last date of use.
Postage rates:
Germany: Postcard EUR 0.45 / Standard letter EUR 0.62
International: Postcard/letter: EUR 0.80
Reported by Geir Arveng
30th Anniversary of the Siebengebirge Animal Protection Society
On 21 June 2015 the German Post takes part in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Siebengebirge Animal Protection Society in the town of Unkel in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The postmark shows the silhouettes of several animals - among them a cat.
You can obtain this postmark by sending addressed envelopes/postcards franked with German stamps (computer postage not allowed) to:
Deutsche Post AG
Niederlassung Privatkunden/Filialen
Sonderstempelstelle Weiden
DE-92627 WEIDEN, Germany
The outer envelope should be marked with "Sonderstempel nr. 13/198", and must arrive at the Special Postmark Office no later than 24 July 2015 (extended due to late notification).
Postage rates:
Germany: Postcard EUR 0.45 / Standard letter EUR 0.62
International: Postcard/letter: EUR 0.80
Reported by Geir Arveng
250th Anniverary of Charlemont, Massachusetts
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo
Reported by Ian Billings (Norvic Philatelics)
Geoffroy's Cat from Paraguay
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Teenie's Annual Fishing Derby
Reported by Marci Jarvis
UN South East Asian World Heritage Sites
Reported by TS Tan
US Wizard of Oz Postmark
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Singapore: South-East Asian Games 2015
The above image is that of the Singapore 28th SEA Games MyStamp sheet, about the size of A4 sheet, released 5 June 2015. The vignettes show Nila the games mascot, at the sports represented in the games. The mascot is a lion, and the name Nila is probably derived from Sang Nila Utama, a Hindu prince who landed on the island Temasek, saw an animal and thought it was a lion and renamed the Temasek, Singapura or Lion City in Sanskrit.
Reported by TS Tan
Singapore - France Joint Issue
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations - and to mark the festivals "France in Singapore/Singapore in France", the two countries are both issuing stamps.
France's La Poste issues a "Collector" - a booklet with pre-personalised, self-adhesive stamps from both countries on 19 May 2015. The 4 stamps of 2 diffrent designs are denominated 20g Worldwide (EUR 1.20 on issue). One of the designs includes the Merlion, and on the booklet cover you will find the Stylized Lion National Symbol of Singapore. The Singapore Lion can also be found in the first day postmark.
Singapore Post follows suite on 5 June 2015 with two stamps denominated 1st local and SGD 2.00, respectively. The SGD 2.00 stamp shows the Merlion. The issued was originally planned for 19 May 2015 in Singapore as well, but was delayed due to "unforeseen circumstances".
The gummed stamps are sold in ordinary sheets, as well as in a MS with both stamps.
There's a presentation pack at SGD 4.05.
There is also a special collector/booklet with the stamps of both countries cancelled with the official first day postmarks. The bi-national booklet is sold by Singapore Post for SGD 8.40. At the time of reporting, we are not certain if it has been offered in France. To our knowledge this special booklet has not been sold uncancelled. Should any uncancelled copies exist, they would actually constitute a separate version of the Singapore stamps, as they are othervised gummed stamps from sheets or MS.
Reported by TS Tan and Geir Arveng
800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta
Royal Mail issues a set of six stamps for the 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta. None of the stamps show any cats, but two of the announced first day postmarks show Heraldic Lions. An official FDP at use at London NW1 (can only be used with the Magna Carta stamps) shows 3 Lions passant guardant, while a postmark from Leicester (can be used with any stamps) shows a Lion rampant at the shield of Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester.
The Leicester postmark can be acquired by sending addressed and franked envelopes/postcards to:
«Special Handstamp no. 13490»
Midlands Special Handstamp Centre
Birmingham Mail Centre
St. Stephens Street
BIRMINGHAM B6 4AA
, United Kingdom
The outer envelope for your letters/postcards must be postmarked no later than 15 June 2015 (extended deadline due to late announcement). After handstamping, covers are returned to customers in a prepaid, clear plastic envelope, except where the customer has provided their own self addressed envelope. Such self addressed envelopes need not be franked, provided your cancelled items have been appropriately franked for their destination address(es).
Postage rates:
UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man: GBP 0.62 / 1st (<100g)
Europe: GBP 0.97 (<20g)
World: GBP 0.97 (<10g) / GBP 1.28 (<20g)
Or if you'd rather leave the formalities to a dealer, Ian Billings at Norvic Philatelics would most probably be able to help you.
Reported by Geir Arveng
FDCs with these postmarks can be ordered from Norvic Philatelics.
Reported by Ian Billings (Norvic Philatelics)
Cathedral of St. Florin in Vaduz
Reported by Nahum Shereshevsky
Bicentenary of the Royal Yacht Squadron
Reported by Ian Billings (Norvic Philatelics)
Lotte and Bruno from Gadgetville
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Gibraltar Celebrates Britain's Longest Reigning Monarch
HM Queen Elizabeth II is at present the world's oldest reigning monarch as well as Britain's longestlived and longest-reigning head of state. To celebrate such an important achievement, Gibraltar is issuing its first ever GBP 10.00 stamp featuring a photograph by Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) taken in 1955. The stamps are printed with 22ct gold and for the first time in history include 'Queen of Gibraltar' on a stamp.
The stamp is issued 30 May 2015, allthough our correspondents have researched that her majesty will not pass the longest reign milestone until 9 September 2015.
The reason for including this issue in a cat stamp collection can be found on the armrests of the throne, both carved in the form of Lion heads.
The stamp can be ordered from the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau and also from WOPA.
Reported by Nahum Shereshevsky and Patrick Roberts
55th Hesse Day
The 55th Hesse Day is celebrated in the town of Hofgeismar in Hesse from 29 May to 7 June 2015.
The German Post is present at the opening day with a commemorative postmark. In one of the little frames with symbols of Hesse, you can see a stylized Lion Rampant - from the state's Coat of Arms.
The postmark can be obtained by sending addressed envelopes/postcards franked with German stamps (computer postage not allowed) to:
Deutsche Post AG
Niederlassung PRIVATKUNDEN/FILIALEN
Sonderstempelstelle
DE-92627 WEIDEN, Germany
The outer envelope should be marked with "Sonderstempel nr. 10/126", and must arrive at the Special Postmark Office no later than the last date of use.
Postage rates:
Germany: Postcard EUR 0.45 / Standard letter EUR 0.62
International: Postcard/letter: EUR 0.80
Reported by Geir Arveng
Liberia Remembers Lee Kuan Yew
Reported by IGPC
50 Years of Dominican Lionism
Reported by Geir Arveng
US Bobcat Postmark
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Jersey Post at Europhilex 2015
Jersey Post is present with a Post and Go kiosk at the Europhilex 2015 Philatelic Exhibition in London 13 - 16 May 2015. The labels from the event have a special commemorative text mentioning both the exhibition and the 175th anniversary of the Penny Black.
The labels can be ordered fromJersey Post.
Reported by Geir Arveng
Heraldic Beasts Pictorial Faststamps
Royal Mail issues a new set of Pictorial Post & Go franking labels on 13 May 2015. The labels are sold in standard rates from self-service machines in many UK post offices. Two of the six designs shows cats - one Lion passant and one Griffin passant.
There are also no less than 5 First Day Postmarks showing heraldic cats for this issue.
Reported by Marci Jarvis and Ian Billings (Norvic Philatelics)
Jersey: 70th Anniversary of the Liberation
Reported by Geir Arveng
175th Anniversary of the Penny Black
Reported by Marci Jarvis and Ian Billings
Australian Domestic Cats
On 5 May 2015 the Australian Post Office issues a set of stamps depicting Domestic Cats. There are 5 different AUD 0.70 stamps (standard inland postage), each depicting cats of a different breed.
There's
- Charo the Siamese,
- Bubu of unspecified breed,
- Sweetie the Maine Coon,
- Cato the Ragdoll,
- and last, but not least Briony the Australian Mist.
All stamps are issued in two versions - a larger gummed stamp from ordinary sheets with all stamps printed se-tenantly, as well as a smaller, self-adhesive stamp from 10-stamp booklets and 200-stamp coils. The coil packaging does not show any cats.
There's one booklet for each stamp - all containing 10 stamps. The various cats are also pictured on the booklet covers. The booklets sell for AUD 7.00 each.
All booklets are also sold in so called chequebooks for large volume stamp users. Each booklet contains 20 of ordinary booklets.
There are official FDCs for both the gummed and self-adhesive stamps. The Balcatta First Day Postmark shows a cat silhouette, which can also be found in the FDC cachets.
There are also 5 Maximum Cards - one for each stamp, cancelled with the First Day Postmark. The cards are pre-franked for World Postage.
The gutter labels from the gummed sheets show various cat parafunalea.
All items of this issue are for sale from Australia Post's webshop.
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Penny Black Jubilee MS from Malta
On 2 May 2015 Malta issued a MS with three EUR 1.21 stamps to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Penny Black. The selvedge of the MS is decorated with illustrations like the Mulready postal stationary, with its prominent Lion on top.
The lion is also pictured in the FDC cachet. There's also a Presentation Pack and a Souvenir folder.
The products can be ordered from Maltapost or from WOPA.
Reported by Marci Jarvis and Steven Xureb
Cat from Macedonia
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Flora and Fauna from Tajikistan
Tajikistan issued a miniature sheet of six stamps dedicated to Flora and Fauna for international stamp exhibitions in Singapore and Taiwan. Both Fauna stamps show Clouded Leopards - one with an Elephant (presumably for Singapore) and one with a Panda (presumably for Taiwan). Both stamps are denominated TJS 3.50. The MS also exists in imperforate version.
Reported by Geir Arveng
Jersey Post and Go at the Scottish Congress
Jersey Post is present with a Post and Go kiosk at the 86th Scottish Congress in Perth on 17 and 18 April 2015. The labels from the event have a special commemorative text.
The labels can be ordered from Jersey Post.
Reported by Geir Arveng
EUROPA: Montenegrin Toy Cat
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Ma Dalton's Cat on Belgian Stamp
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Kyrgyz Pets
Reported by Geir Arveng
German Tiger Postmark
For the 60th Anniversary of the Society for Circus Friends (Gesellschaft der Circusfreunde e.V) a commemorative postmark showing a Tiger will be used in Berlin on 4 April 2015.
The postmark will be used during the anniversary celebrations at Hotel Estrel, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin (no hours given).
You can also obtain the postmark by sending addressed envelopes/postcards franked with German stamps (computer postage not allowed) to:
DEUTSCHE POST AG
Niederlassung BRIEF
Sonderstempelstelle
DE-10770 BERLIN, Germany
The outer envelope should be marked with "Sonderstempel nr. 05/043", and must arrive at the Special Postmark Office no later than the last date of use.
Postage rates:
Germany:
Postcard EUR 0.45 /
Standard letter EUR 0.62
International:
Postcard/letter: EUR 0.80
Reported by Geir Arveng
RAF Leuchars Handover to the Army
Transnistrian Archaeology
Irish Animated Cat
Global Snow Leopard Protection Program
The Post Office Rifles during the Great War
A commemorative postmark will be used in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath (UK) on 18 March 2015 to commemorate the Post Office Rifles contributions to the First World War. The Post Office Rifles was a unit of the British Army, first formed in 1868 from volunteers as part of the Volunteer Force. The unit evolved several times until 1921, after which the name was lost during one of many reorganisations.
The postmark shows the insignia of the British Army, with a crowned Lion statant guardant.
The postmark can be acquired by sending addressed and franked envelopes/postcards to:
«Special Handstamp no. 13373»
London Special Handstamp Centre
Royal Mail Mount Pleasant
Farringdon Road
LONDON EC1A 1BB, United Kingdom
The outer envelope for your letters/postcards must be postmarked no later than 18 March 2015. After handstamping, covers are returned to customers in a prepaid, clear plastic envelope, except where the customer has provided their own self addressed envelope. Such self addressed envelopes need not be franked, provided your cancelled items have been appropriately franked for their destination address(es).
Postage rates:
UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man: GBP 0.62 / 1st (<100g)
Europe: GBP 0.97 (<20g)
World: GBP 0.97 (<10g) / GBP 1.28 (<20g)
Or if you'd rather leave the formalities to a dealer, Ian Billings at Norvic Philatelics would most probably be able to help you.
Reported by Geir Arveng
Golden Jubilee of the Lions Club of Mercara
Reported by Geir Arveng
Moldovan Coats of Arms
Reported by Marco Carelli
Azeri Europa Stamp with Cat
This year's theme for the EUROPA stamps, is Old Toys. Azerpoçt issues a set of 2 stamps, a miniature sheet and a booklet with stamps that are imperforate either top or bottom. The AZN 0.60 stamp shows a wooden train and a pyramid of wooden blocks, the one on the top showing a tiny cat.
The cat can also be seen on the cover of the booklet, and on a marginal label on each of the two 10-stamp sheetlets.
The issue is presented at Azermarka's website.
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Swiss Pet Stamps with Cat
Swiss Post issues a set of four stamps showing popular pets on 5 March 2015.
One of the stamps, denominated CHF 1.00, shows a cat. The other stamps show a dog, rabbit and hamster.
There's an FDC with all 4 stamps, as well as sets of FDCs with both single stamps and blocks of 4.
The First Day Postmark shows paw prints of all the 4 animals.
The stamps are designed by André Seiffert.
All philatelic product related to this issue can be ordered from the Swiss Post's online shop.
Reported by Nahum Shereshevsky
World Book Day Postmark in Oxford
Reported by Geir Arveng
Bi-centenary of the Netherlands
On 2 March 2015, PostNL - the Dutch Post issued a set of two stamps commemorating the Bicentenary of the Netherlands. The jubilee celebrations have been going on since 2013, and this year's issue celebrates the coronation of Wilhelm ! in 1815 and the coronation of the present King Willem-Alexander in 2013.
The latter stamp shows a stylized version of the Greater CoA of the Netherlands. The stamp is denominated 2 - second step (20-50g) inland postage, EUR 1.38 on issue.
See PostNL's Collect Club pages.
Reported by Geir Arveng
Arty Cats from Poland
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Dutch Domestic Cats
On 23 February 2015 PostNL - The Dutch Post issued a set of 5 Miniature Sheets, each consisting of 3 stamps denominated 1 (standard inland letter - EUR 0.69 on issue).
All the stamps and selvedges show cat illustration by the famous illustrator Francien van Westering who celebrates her 25th anniversary as an artist. The stamps are sold in so called «Postsets» of one MS and three postcards with the same motifs. We are a bit puzzled by the number of sheets - all the publicity say that there are 6 sets, but we are unable to find more than 5 sets listed on the CollectClub's website.
Reported by Geir Arveng
Liberian Leopard
Liberia issues a set of stamps dedicated to Mammals of Liberia on 3 March 2015.
There are no cats on any of the stamps, but a miniature sheet of 4 stamps each denominated LRD 100, there's a Leopard on the selvedge.
Most new Liberian stamps can be ordered from IGPC.
Reported by Geir Arveng
New Version of US 1c Bobcat Stamp
On 21 February 2015, the USPS issues a new version of the 1c Bobcat coil-stamp. Like the first version of the stamp - issued 1 June 2012, the 2015 version is self-adhesive. In 2012 it came in coils of 3,000 stamps, this time around in coils of 10,000.
On 9 August 2013 a second version of the stamp saw the light of day. The 2013-version of the Bobcat is gummed, and was also issued in coils of 10,000.
Telling the two self-adhesive stamps apart is going to be fairly straight forward. All three stamps have the year of printing in the margin; the original 2012 in the lower right corner, the gummed stamp has 2013 in the upper left corner, and the new 2015 version will have the year in the upper right corner.
The stamp is designed by Carl T. Herrman and illustrated by Nancy Stahl. Stahl has drawn a number of US Wildlife stamps, i.e. the 2007 26c Florida Panther.
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Serbian Year of the Ram Stamps
Reported by Uglješa Stefanović
Cat's Eyes on Inventive Britain First Day Postmark
On 19 February 2015, Royal Mail issues a set of stamps celebrating Inventive Britain and British invention. None of the stamps are cat-related, but a First Day Postmark from the London Patent Office is, in that it shows a pair of Cat's Eyes to honor Percy Shaw's 1935 patent for the reflexive cat's eyes used on vehicles and road markings all over the world.
As with many sponsored postmarks for British stamp issues, the postmark can also be used on mail franked with other stamps than from the issue the postmark is intended for.
It can be acquired by sending addressed and franked envelopes/postcards to:
"Special Handstamp no. 13332"
London Special Handstamp Centre
Royal Mail
Mount Pleasant
Farringdon Road
LONDON EC1A 1BB, United Kingdom
The outer envelope for your letters/postcards must be postmarked no later than 19 February 2015.
After handstamping, covers are returned to customers in a prepaid, clear plastic envelope, except where the customer has provided their own self addressed envelope. Such self addressed envelopes need not be franked, provided your cancelled items have been appropriately franked for their destination address(es).
Postage rates:
UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man: GBP 0.62 / 1st (<100g)
Europe: GBP 0.97 (<20g)
World: GBP 0.97 (<10g) / GBP 1.28 (<20g)
Or if you'd rather leave the formalities to a dealer, Ian Billings at Norvic Philatelics would most probably be able to help.
Reported by Geir Arveng
New Jersey Definitives and Commemorative Post & Go Labels
Jersey issued a new series of definitives on 18 February 2015 with the Jersey Crest and its three Lions passant guardant.
The set consists of 10 small stamps denominated from GBP 0.01 tip 1.00 and a large GBP 5.00 stamp with a hologram version of the CoA.
The crest can also be found on the FDC cachet as well as on the presentation pack cover.
The stamps can be ordered from Jersey Post as well as from WOPA.
In addition to the presentation pack for the new definitives, there's also a presentation pack with the GBP 5.00 stamp along with the GBP 10.00 stamp issued for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 - the first Jersey stamp with a hologram.
The pack sells for GBP 16.15 and can also be ordered from Jersey Post.
The same date Jersey Post also releases a new set of commemorative Post & Go franking labels for Spring Stampex. The Jersey Post & Go labels show the Jersey flag with the crest and its three Lions passant guardant.
The labels comes in the six standard values for Post & Go labels, Local letter (0.46 on issue), Large local letter (0.70), UK letter (0.56), Large UK letter (0.91), Europe (0.62) and International (0.72).
Reported by Geir Arveng
Alderney Cheshire Cat
150 years ago, Lewis Carrol's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was issued. Royal Mail has allready marked the event with a stamp issue on 6 January 2015. Nearly a month later, on 5 February 2015, the Channel Island of Alderney follows suit with a set of six stamps, one of which features the Cheshire Cat.
The Cheshire Cat stamp is denominated GBP 0.66 - the rate for a letter up to 20g to European addresses other than in the UK, Jersey and the Isle of Man. The stamp is sold in sheetlets of 10.
The stamp and all other philatelic products for this issue can be ordered from Guernsey Post's online shop as well as from WOPA.
Reported by Heather Symes
Australian Victoria Cross Stamps
On 22 January 2015, Australia Post issued two sets of stamps dedicated to The Victoria Cross. There's both a set called "The First Victoria Cross" and a set called "Australian Legends: The Victoria Cross".
All together there's a plethora of philatelic products showing the medal with its Lion of England.
The First Victoria Cross:
- 2-stamp MS (AUD 5.00 + AUD 0.70)
- FDC with the MS sold at AUD 6.00
- Two pre-franked MaxiCards sold at AUD 7.20
- A Presentation Pack / Stamp Pack sold at AUD 6.15
Australian Legends:
- 5 gummed stamps at AUD 0.70 each (from sheets and MS)
- 5 self-adhesive stamps at AUD 0.70 each (from booklets)
- A MS with the 5 gummed stamps - AUD 3.50
- 5 self-adhesive booklets each with 10 stamps (one booklet per stamp design) - AUD 7.00 each
- 5 «Chequebooks» - a booklet of 20 booklets - AUD 140.00 (!) each
- 5 Gutter Labels showing the Victoria Cross - one for each stamp
- FDC with the gummed stamps sold at AUD 3.80
- FDC with the MS sold at AUD 3.80
- The First Day Postmark for the issue also shows the medal
- Five pre-franked MaxiCards sold at AUD 7.25
- A Presentation Pack / Stamp Pack sold at AUD 7.45
- A presentation Pack for the booklets sold at AUD 37.00
The products can be ordered online from Australia Post: Australian Legends page and The First Victoria Cross page.
Reported by Geir Arveng
Nevis issues a set of two miniature sheets dedicated to Prehistoric Mammals on 21 January 2015. An XCD 3.25 stamp from a 4-stamp MS shows a Pseudaelurus, whereas the single-stamp XCD 10.00 MS shows a Saber-toothed Cat.
Reported by IGPC
Kazach Fairy Tales
On 15 January 2015, Kazpost issued a set of four stamps showing Kazach fairytales as drawn by orphans who won a drawing competition. One stamp has a wee cat, "Maktakyz & Cat," drawn by Elvira Mushtubayeva.
The stamp issue is presented in this information flyer from Kazpost.
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Estonian First Day Postmark
In the ongoing series of Estonian heads of state, Eesti Post issued a stamp honouring Jüri Uluots who was prime minister from 1939 to 1945 (in effect only until Soviet troops entered Estonia in 1940).
The First Day Postmark includes the three Lions rampant guardant from the Estonian CoA.
Reported by Elisabeth Hallsjö
Christmas Island: Lunar New Year
True to tradition, Christmas Island starts the philatelic year with a Lunar New Year set of stamps. 2015 is the Year of the Ram, but as usual there's a sheetlet with all 12 zodiac animals in low value stamps. This year's Tiger is featured on an AUD 0.30 stamp.
The AUD 0.70 stamp in the "main" row of stamps is issued in ordinary sheets with a row of gutter labels, where the Tiger also figures.
The AUD 0.30 Tiger can also be found on one of the panes of the prestige booklet.
All philatelic items from this issue can be ordered online from Australia Post.
Reported by Geir Arveng
39th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival
On 7 January 2015 the OETP of Monaco issues a single stamp denominated EUR 0.95 to commemorate the 39th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival. Amongst other circus acts, the stamp shows a Tiger. The Tiger can also be found in the First Day Postmark.
All Monaco philatelic products can be ordered on-line from the OETP.
Reported by Marci Jarvis
Cheshire Cat from Royal Mail
Royal Mail starts the philatelic year by celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first publication of the classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol. One of the stamps in the 10-stamp set shows the Cheshire Cat. The stamp is denominated GBP 0.81 - the rate for an overseas surface letter.
The Cheshire Cat is also featured in two First Day Postmarks for the issue.
Both are in use in Warrington in Cheshire. At Warrington Central Post Office you can have your FDCs cancelled by the entire cat, whereas in Daresbury PO, you'll have to make do with its famous grin.
Reported by Marci Jarvis
German Wildcat Kitten
Germany started their stamp-year for 2015 in the best possible way. In a set of two stamps (both at EUR 0.62) showing animal babies, we get two European Wildcat kittens. Apart from a gummed stamp issued in sheetlets of 10, there's also a self-adhesive version sold in a so called Maxi-Set of 20 (10 of each design).
The stamps are issued 2 January 2015, and there is also a Wildcat kitten on the Berlin First Day Postmark for the gummed stamp, as well as in the Bonn First Day of Use Postmark for the self-adhesive stamps.
Reported by Geir Arveng
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