{"product_id":"otters-in-snow","title":"Otters In Snow","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSPS 2021 Otters in Snow Forever® Stamps – Set of 5 Booklets (100 Stamps)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the playful spirit, remarkable charm, and natural beauty of the North American river otter with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSPS 2021 Otters in Snow Forever® Stamps Set of 5 Booklets, totaling 100 stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Officially issued by the United States Postal Service on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 12, 2021, in Otter, Montana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this delightful winter release honors one of North America's most energetic and captivating aquatic mammals. Known for their intelligence, curiosity, and playful behavior, river otters bring a sense of wonder to the natural world as they slide across snowy banks, explore icy waterways, and interact with their surroundings. This beautifully illustrated USPS issue captures the joy and vitality of these remarkable animals against peaceful winter landscapes, celebrating the enduring connection between wildlife, seasonal beauty, and the natural environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes five complete double-sided booklets of 20 Forever® stamps each, for a total of 100 stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring four unique winter wildlife designs per booklet. Each enchanting illustration portrays North American river otters enjoying their snowy surroundings, from sliding along icy banks and swimming through cool blue waters to exploring and playing in the winter landscape. Created by renowned illustrator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Burgoyne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the original artwork combines delicate pen-and-ink drawing with expressive watercolor techniques, showcasing natural brown tones, intricate crosshatching, and elegant shades of blue and violet. These carefully composed scenes capture the otters' distinctive personalities, graceful movements, and playful interactions while highlighting the quiet beauty of their winter habitat. USPS art director \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerry Noyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed the stamps and booklets, bringing together traditional wildlife illustration and refined contemporary postal design in a charming seasonal presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional addition to any distinguished stamp collection, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Otters in Snow Forever® Stamps Set of 5 Booklets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together wildlife appreciation, winter scenery, artistic craftsmanship, and American postal heritage in one memorable commemorative offering. Whether preserved as part of an animal or nature collection, admired for its charming watercolor illustrations, or treasured by wildlife enthusiasts, winter scenery admirers, and philatelists alike, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-booklet set of 100 USPS Forever® stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a timeless celebration of the beauty, curiosity, and playful character of North American river otters. A delightful tribute to the wonders of the natural world, this official USPS release represents a distinctive addition to collections honoring wildlife, seasonal landscapes, and the enduring appeal of traditional illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Complete Double-Sided Booklets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamps Per Booklet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Stamps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS First-Class Mail Forever®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Otters in Snow – 4 Unique Winter Wildlife Designs Per Booklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North American River Otter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Burgoyne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Director:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Derry Noyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Issue Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October 12, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Issue Location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Otter, Montana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shine Vaults","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48406764748994,"sku":"B3","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4449\/2226\/files\/57.jpg?v=1783889762","url":"https:\/\/shinevaults.com\/products\/otters-in-snow","provider":"Shine Vaults","version":"1.0","type":"link"}