Wolverine Stamps (North American Wildlife Series, Multicolored) Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c

Part of the North American Wildlife series, this vintage postage stamp showcases the Wolverine, a powerful and elusive mammal known for its strength and tenacity. The stamp’s illustration captures the wolverine in its natural habitat, highlighting its distinctive brown and tan fur and robust build. This unused 22-cent gummed stamp celebrates the North American continent's rich biodiversity, showcasing the wolverine in its typical environment, emphasizing the importance of habitat in wildlife conservation. 

The Wolverine (Gulo gulo) inhabits remote areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including boreal forests, tundra, and mountainous regions. Known for their solitary and elusive nature, wolverines are opportunistic feeders with a reputation for ferocity and strength disproportionate to their size.

The wolverine is a powerful spiritual symbol, embodying strength, resilience, independence, and tenacity. Despite its small size compared to other predators, the wolverine is fearless, persistent, and highly adaptable, making it a meaningful totem or spirit animal for those who need courage, endurance, and self-reliance in their lives. Spiritually, they remind us to be resourceful, work with what we have, and see opportunities in every situation. If the wolverine crosses your path, it may be a message to embrace creativity and adaptability in solving your problems.

The Wolverine is a popular and well-known mascot. The University of Michigan is the most famous example, with their athletic teams called the Michigan Wolverines and their mascot "Biff the Wolverine".

This postage stamp has a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. This means that the stamps required licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces.

On June 13, 1987, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued the North American Wildlife postage stamp series, a commemorative sheet featuring 50 different gummed 22-cent stamps. This release celebrated the rich diversity of North American fauna, showcasing species from various regions, including Alaska and Hawaii. Renowned wildlife artist Chuck Ripper illustrated the series, capturing the essence of each species with remarkable accuracy and detail. The stamps not only highlight the animals but also incorporate elements of their natural habitats, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation. USPS and The Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee (CSAC) originally hoped to represent the State Animal of all 50 states. However, many states do not have a State Animal or share a State Animal with another state. Instead, USPS and CSAC opted to include avifauna, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates from across the continent. Notably, the First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the Canadian Philatelic Exhibition (CAPEX) in Toronto, Canada, marking the third time a U.S. stamp issue had its inaugural event outside the United States. The North American Wildlife stamp series remains a favorite among collectors and nature enthusiasts, serving as a vivid reminder of the continent's rich and varied wildlife heritage.

These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly suitable for use as current postage for mailing with USPS, as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing.