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In 2017 and 2018. the United States and Canada each issued postage stamps showcasing different species of sharks. Interestingly. the US stamps were issued to coincide with Discovery Channel’s annual “Shark Week.” It shows just how fascinated we’ve become with these top predators and the important role they play in maintaining the complex ecosystems of our oceans. Many of these species are threatened by climate change. habitat destruction. and other human activities. and these stamps emphasize the importance of protecting them.
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The booklet of 10 Canada stamps picturing the great white. basking. blue. Greenland. and shortfin mako sharks. The front of the booklet pictures a great white shark in front of a deep blue. ocean background. The interior includes ten stamps plus an image of a blue shark against a similar ocean background as the front. When closed. the back of the booklet includes facts about each shark species pictured on the stamps – in both English and French.
A sheet of 20 US shark stamps featuring the shortfin mako. whale. thresher. hammerhead. and great white shark. The selvage features a larger image of the great white shark stamp. Includes four of each stamp design.
Product Specs：
Issue: Sharks Stamps
Item Number: 474500
Denomination & Type of Issue: First-Class Mail® Forever
Format: Pane of 20 (5 designs)
Series: N/A
Issue Date & City: July 26. 2017. Newport. KY 41071
Designer: Derry Noyes. Washington. DC
Art Director: Derry Noyes. Washington. DC
Typographer: Derry Noyes. Washington. DC
Artist: Sam Weber. Brooklyn. NY
Modeler: Sandra Lane/Michelle Finn
Manufacturing Process: Offset. Microprint
Printer: Banknote Corporation of America
Printed at: Browns Summit. NC
Press Type: Alprinta 74
Stamps per Pane: 20
Print Quantity: 40.000.000 stamps
Paper Type: Phosphor Tagged Paper. Block Tag
Adhesive Type: Pressure-sensitive
Processed at: Banknote Corporation of America. Browns Summit NC
Colors: Cyan. Magenta. Yellow. Black
Stamp Orientation: Horizontal
Image Area (w x h): 1.42 x 0.84 in/36.07 x 21.34 mm
Overall Size (w x h): 1.56 x 0.98 in/39.62 x 24.89 mm
Full Pane Size (w x h): 7.24 x 8.00 in/183.90 x 203.20 mm
Press Sheets Size (w x h): 21.97 x 24.25 in/558.04 x 615.95 mm
Plate Size: 180 stamps per revolution
Plate Numbers: “B” followed by four (4) single digits
Marginal Markings:
Front: Plate numbers in two corners of pane
Back: © 2016 USPS • USPS logo • Plate position diagram • Barcode (474500) in lower right and lower left corners of pane • Promotional text
Shipping Information:
Shipping Method: USPS First Class & USPS Priority Mail.
Handling time: Usually around 2-3 business days.
Delivery time: Usually around 3-5 business days.
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