Add nostalgic flair to your holiday letters with these vintage unused Reindeer stamps! This cosy holiday “knit” design is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your holiday cards and letters or winter save-the-dates and weddings. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 41-cents. These USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your correspondence. Embrace the charm of winter with this enchanting postage stamp!

Includes a total of TEN (10) unused vintage “Reindeer” postage stamps shown in the photos.

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Holiday Knits Reindeer
• Series: Contemporary Christmas
• Year Issued: 2007
• Face Value: 41-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Christmas, Holidays, Winter, Deer, Stag, Norwegian Sweaters, Christmas Stockings
• Color(s): Red, White, Green
• Printing Method: Lithographed
• Scott Number: 4207
• Adhesion Type: Self Adhesive
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

GENUINE USPS POSTAGE: These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid 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. Check current postage rates on the USPS website.

STAMP HISTORY: This 41c Reindeer postage stamp, part of the “Holiday Knits” set, was a Contemporary Christmas issue released on October 25, 2007, in New York, New York, as part of a set of four stamps. Inspired by traditional Norwegian sweaters and Christmas stockings, this cozy stamp features a nostalgic red reindeer (or stag), designed to look like a machine-knitted winter pattern.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The 2007 “Holiday Knits” Reindeer postage stamp, officially a "dignified stag" depicted in a cozy machine-knitted style, holds cultural and spiritual significance related to themes of guidance, resilience, rebirth, and the enduring spirit of nature. Its connection to holiday tradition and its symbolic roots in ancient mythology contribute to its meaning. The stamp's machine-knitted appearance, inspired by traditional Norwegian sweaters and knitted stockings, evokes a sense of nostalgia for handmade crafts and the cozy feeling of the holiday season. While the animal on the stamp is officially a stag, it can be interpreted as a reindeer, connecting it to the folklore of Santa Claus and winter celebrations. The image of a winter stag or reindeer connects with the history of winter celebrations and adds a touch of warmth and tradition to seasonal correspondence. In cultures worldwide, deer and stags have been seen as spiritual messengers and guides. This can symbolize guidance on one's path or finding a direction in life. The annual shedding and regrowth of antlers is a powerful symbol of the cycle of death and rebirth, renewal, and the promise of life after the darkness of winter, particularly associated with the winter solstice. In Celtic mythology and other traditions, the stag is often a guide to the "Otherworld" or is seen as a representation of spiritual quests and the pursuit of enlightenment. The image of a stag with a cross in its antlers became a Christian symbol of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, linking the animal to themes of faith and eternal life. Deer and stags symbolize a balance between strength and gentleness, embodying both the virility and power of nature while also representing grace and peace. The stag is sometimes seen as a sacred guardian and was believed in folklore to ward off evil spirits, bringing good fortune to those who honored it.

SERIES HISTORY: The 2007 “Holiday Knits” stamps are part of the United States Postal Service's (USPS) annual series of contemporary holiday-themed postage stamps. The se-tenant set of four classic wintertime images — a stag, an evergreen tree, a snowman, and a teddy bear — was designed by nationally known illustrator Nancy Stahl. Inspired by traditional Norwegian sweaters and Christmas stockings, Stahl used a computer program to create the designs, converted the images to stitches, and then used a knitting machine to make the actual pieces, which were then photographed for the final stamp designs. The stamps made their debut at a first-day-of-issue ceremony on Thursday, October 25, at the 2007 American Stamp Dealers Association's Postage Stamp Mega-Event at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

QUESTIONS? We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event?

ABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.


Product Specifications

Length: 1.22 in.
Height: 0.01 in.
Width: 0.94 in.
Weight: 0.01 lbs.