Mint. MNH. No flaws. Original undisturbed gum. From a Smoke-free and Pet-free Environment.

The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the Year of the Dog with the issuance of these 29¢ stamps with an intricate Chinese paper-cut design by Clarence Lee, featuring a longhaired Pekingese, the royal dog of China. It was first issued on February 5, 1994 in Pomona, CA in conjunction with the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the 8th annual Chinese American Expo. Kenji characters on the left, by the professional calligrapher, Lau Bun, translate "Year of the Dog," and in the upper right of the stamp, the dog declares "Happy New Year!" in English. The dog is the 11th of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac associated with the Lunar calendar. People of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tibetan, and Mongolian heritage celebrate the Lunar New Year. People born in the Year of the Dog are said to be honest, intelligent and straightforward, with a deep sense of loyalty and a passion for justice and fair play.

2nd in the U.S. Lunar New Year stamp series.

An unusual and artistic gift for people born in the Year of the Dog.

Years of the Dog include 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, and 2030.

Gummed collectible stamps or use for postage

Scott # 2817