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Postage stamp spotlight: Year of the Snake

Here we are with another Postage Stamp Spotlight, where I curate a themed collection of postage stamps from the archive.



This set of postage stamps is called Year of the Snake.


Top left, clockwise:

1. ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia, 2001

2. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaica, 1984

3. ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Hong Kong, 1989

4. ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia, 2001

5. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA, 1996

6. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA, 2001


๐Ÿ Slithering into the Lunar New Year 2025โ€ฆ we celebrate the Year of the Snake! ๐Ÿงง


Symbolizing transformation, intelligence, and intuition, the snake reminds us to embrace change and navigate the year ahead with strategy and grace. (Goodness knows I need a giant dose of that given the tragedies of last year for our family. โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน)


I also canโ€™t help but think of the correlation to House of Slytherin in Harry Potter! ๐Ÿโœจ


Whether youโ€™re shedding old habits, embracing new beginnings, or admiring this nest of snake-themed stamps from the collection, sending you wishes for a year filled with insight, renewal, and a bit of that sly, serpentine charm! ๐Ÿ


Have an idea for a postage stamp theme? Send me a message!


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My postage stamp collection FAQs


When did you start collecting postage stamps?

I inherited my Great Aunt Laverneโ€™s stamp collection. She began by sending loose stamps and eventually sent the main binder. She only collected stamps from the USA, with most being from between the late 1950s to mid-1990s. I now add international issues as well.


Do you like postage stamps?

I have always been fascinated with postage stamps. Each one is a tiny work of art. Plus, just about every country in the world has them! It's a small window into other cultures and lands.


Why curate these postage stamp collections?

It took me some time to decide what to do with the collection. I knew I wanted to share the design and stories stamps tell which morphed into curating mini visually themed collections. You can see these collections on my Instagram @collectedstamps


How do you come up with the collection themes?

My collections are inspired by current events, holidays, weather, mood... or just what inspires me in the moment. Have an idea for a postage stamp theme? Send me a message!


Where do you acquire new postage stamps?

When curating for a theme, I sometimes realize I am coming up short of stamps to fit the collection. To satisfy the vision, I source new postage stamps via Postcrossing or eBay. Have new or used postage stamps you want donate? Drop me a note!


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Disclaimer: The thoughts shared in this blog are solely my own and do not represent the perspectives of my professional relationships or clientele.




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