J2801

Chinese New Year

Year of the Tiger

Collins Cover Announcement 

The Year of the Tiger

The realistic colors in this hand-painted Tiger cachet make the current "New Year's Collins an outstanding one to own. A three-dimensional effect is achieved by having the big cat's long tail project forward and "out" of the cachet into the margin. The setting is Asia, with bamboo trees adding a bright touch of highlighted color.

The watercolor techniques of shading on the tiger's fur, and the fact that he is laying in bright sunlight, make his coat vivid and vibrant. In all honesty, the visual impact of this one is stunning! I am pleased to present my "Year of the Tiger." Item #J2801. $12.25.

Summer 2026 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 24 J2801 — Year of the Tiger — 1/5/98

The realistic colors in this hand-painted Tiger cachet from the Lunar New Year's series started Collins 1998 cachets off in an exciting way. A three-dimensional effect was achieved by having the big cat's long tail project forward and "out" of the cachet into the margin. The setting is Asia with bamboo trees adding a bright touch of highlighted color. The watercolor techniques of shading on the tiger's fur, and the fact that he is lying in bright sunlight make his coat vivid and vibrant. A stunning first day cover that has not yet made an appearance in a mail sale.