Description: This horizontal postage stamp presents a detailed artistic rendering of two distinct domestic cat breeds sitting side by side. On the left sits a sleek, dark-pointed Siamese (Puskas) cat in profile, while a larger, prominently striped brown tabby cat (Tigger) sits upright on the right facing forward. An olive green silhouette profile of Queen Elizabeth II anchors the top right corner, positioned directly above a large numeric "25" face value indicator. The background consists of a muted, sketchy sepia and cream watercolor wash that focuses attention on the felines' expressions. The entire piece is rendered using multi-color photogravure methods on white paper stock, finished with crisp uniform comb perforations and preserved in mint condition.
Circa: 1995
Condition: Mint
Notes:
The Royal Mail launched this beautiful issue as part of the five-stamp "Cats" commemorative set, which was released to celebrate the centenary of the National Cat Club and honor Britain’s long-standing affection for domestic felines. The expressive, sketched illustrations for the entire collection were painted by renowned British wildlife artist and illustrator Elizabeth Blackadder.