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Lunar New Year Souvenir Sheet of 12 x 39-Cent Postage Stamps, USA 2006, Scott 3997

Lunar New Year Souvenir Sheet of 12 x 39-Cent Postage Stamps, USA 2006, Scott 3997
- New sheet of (20) stamps (catalog #3997) no longer sold by USPS. Plate #/position varies.
- Features colorful images of 12 Animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig
- Perfect gift for fans of Chinese culture, Lunar New Year, all birth years. Suitable for framing.
- Great for raffles, conference giveaways, fan clubs, fundraisers, souvenirs. Collectors item.
- High quality item professionally packaged in a white Stay Flat envelope.
This is the 2006 addition to the Lunar New Year Series. Over a 12 year period, Chinese-American artist Clarence Lee created a paper-cut image of each animal of the zodiac. This sheet features contains one of every lunar year stamp, each valued at 39 cents. The design also includes calligraphy by Lau Bun that translates in English as "Year of the [Animal]," and the greeting "Happy New Year!" According to an ancient fable, the Chinese emperor ordered all animals to report to him on the first day of the new year, with the first 12 animals who appeared before him getting a year named after them. Each year represents the characteristics of the corresponding animal. See other items from the Chinese Lunar New Years series.

Country	USA
Brand	United States Postal Service
Manufacturer	USPS
Binding	Unknown Binding
ItemPartNumber	3997
Model	3997
Warranty	Lifetime Warranty Against Manufacturer'S Defects
Color	Multicolor
Size	Small
UnitCount	1
UPCs	787793870873
EANs	0015645166271
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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