這是1998年發行的一套以貓為主題的郵票，六種不同品種的貓排列在一起，很可愛呢！印在首頁封上的「貓爪」郵戳也很特別，也是為什麼我非常喜歡買首頁封的原因。紐西蘭郵局為了那年的中國生肖「虎年」，發行了一張以中國水墨畫為插圖的小全張，非常具有中國風味，紐西蘭為了日益增多的華人移民做了不少配合唷！
其實在紐西蘭我是滿討厭貓的。很多鄰居的貓都跑到院子裡來大便，而且還很臭！我家客廳外的露天木板平台常有鄰居的貓跑過來停留，我們在屋內看電視，貓在外面觀望屋內的我們，很詭異唷，起身要把他們趕走，他們還會觀察我們到底要不要把門窗打開趕貓，如果沒打開門的話，他們就停在那裡瞪我們。真的是太聰明了！
以前教我的英文補習老師都有養貓，我記得到老師家上課，那隻貓都會在我的牛仔褲褲管蹭來蹭去，我知道是要留下味道好辨認啦，也知道牠是在跟我示好，可是…回到家後，那股貓的味道還是久久不散，很傷腦筋耶！
●郵票簡介原文
Favorite Felines
11 February 1998
No other companion animal is as captivating as the cat, which may explain why more than half of New Zealand's households own at least one. The feline's personality, independence, elegance and sensual charm are characteristics of this animal which may have been tamed, but whose spirit has never been held captive.
The evolution of the cat began many millions of years ago, so their domestication, some 9,000 years ago, is a relatively recent event! Nevertheless, it is a sobering thought that at least 3,000 years before Christ, whole civilisations regarded cats with a reverence that no other animal has ever enjoyed. The most famous lovers of cats were the Egyptians. They worshipped cats as gods, and their burials often surpassed human burials in scale and cost.
The 'Favourite Felines' stamp issue paid tribute to the cat in all its forms; from the domestic moggy to the British Blue. Six breeds of cat commonly found in New Zealand homes are honoured.
The release of the 'Favourite Felines' issue was timed to coincide with 1998 as the Year of the Tiger. This issue was the second in New Zealand Post's lunar calendar series, which commenced with the Year of the Ox in 1997. Each sheet of stamps featured a lunar calendar tiger figure in a central gutter strip. A special miniature sheet was produced commemorating the Year of the Tiger incorporating three of the stamps from the issue
‧40c Domestic Moggy:
The tabby is the original Egyptian cat from which all other breeds have evolved. Domestic moggies far outnumber the pedigree breeds. They are the very essence of the pure cat.
‧80c Burmese:
Often referred to as the clowns of the cat world, Burmese are extroverted and charming in character. They are highly prized for their sleek, muscular physique and for their bewitching, golden eyes.
‧$1.00 Birman:
This long-haired cat possesses a gentle and dignified air, and the heart-melting gaze of deep blue eyes. Today, the Birman continues to increase in popularity, as more and more cat lovers find a place in their lives for this faithful and devoted companion.
‧$1.20 British Blue:
Stocky, strong, gentle and patient, British Blues charm all who come into contact with them. Other features making British Blues very special are their crisp, dense coat and spectacular round, golden eyes.
‧$1.50 Persian:
Brought back to Europe in the early seventeenth century, from the Chorazen Province of what is now Iran, Persians are aristocratic, good natured and easy-going. They are doted on by their owners, which may explain why they are totally incapable of looking after themselves!
‧$1.80 Siamese:
Probably the most easily recognised of the pedigree cats, the Siamese has a sleek body, a steely blue gaze and a voice that is both unique and penetrating. Though they are fiercely loyal and adore children, no cat lover can ever own a Siamese. Rather, the Siamese owns you!
‧Year of the Tiger Minaiture Sheet:
A special miniature sheet incoporating the 40c, $1.00 and $1.80 stamps was issued commemorating 1998 as the 'Year of the Tiger'.
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