Jul 6, 2009

New Caledonia Circle Shaped stamps

Yet another beautiful Circle shaped stamps sheetlet.

Friends of the cat show cat, your agendas! The 3rd cat show in New Caledonia will be held on July 25 at the Maison des Artisans. Cats of various breeds will be presented, and even non-cat breeds or pedigree can not be judged. Almost two thousand people usually flock to admire cats carefully-groomed for the occasion - and to discover some unsuspected races. A judge certified shall rank according to criteria specific to each race. This exhibition is organized for three years by the Cat Club of New Caledonia (affiliated to the Federation Feline French) which includes about thirty members. A circle of enthusiasts who share an enormous love for the feline, animal enigmatic and endearing. The cat began to be domesticated, there are 9 000 years in the Middle East. Idolatry in ancient Egypt, he was persecuted as a henchman of Satan in the Europe of the Middle Ages. He then returned to the esteem of people with particular address in the hunt for rodents, both in homes and on board ships. The interest generated by the different races have varied over time depending on modes . Today, the number of breeds and varieties of color is increasing. we can get a house cat at the shelter APS-NC, or, for purists, buy a Persian cat, the king of cats, from a farmer instead.

Design : C. Broutin Broutin
Printed by: ITVF
Printing: Gravure
Size: 180mm x 140mm
Block of 6 stamps sheetlet
Circulation: 100 000 sheets
Postage: 1st level weight Preferential - Zone 2

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