Arctic AnimalsUnited States, 1999Sheet of 15 Stamps

Issued by the United States on Mar. 12, 1999, this complete sheet of 15 mint stamps (three copies each of five different designs) features five animals that have adapted to the extreme conditions in the Arctic Circle: Arctic Hare, Arctic Fox, Snowy Owl, Polar Bear, and Gray Wolf. These attractive stamps, each depicting a close-up photograph of the animal, were designed by Derry Noyes.

If you would prefer a horizontal strip of the five different stamps (rather than a full sheet of 15 stamps), please see item# USW18.

The actual size of this mint sheet is 212.5 mm x 179.5mm (8.37" x 7.07").