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USA 22
Maine Coon eat
grmese Cat
FEB
1988
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Balke)
NY
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MAINE COON AND BURMESE
First Day of Issue: February 5, 1988
First Issue Location: New York, New York
If one were not watching closely, it might be possible
to mistake the Maine Coon Cat for a raccoon, for its
patterns and colors are very similar to those of a raccoon.
Commonly found in the state of Maine, the Coon Cat
may reach a weight of 40 pounds, and looks even bigger
because of the bulk of its fur, especially around the neck.
It is thought to have been brought to the New World
early on aboard a Scandinavian trading or fishing vessel.
Because of its size and hardiness, the Coon Cat quickly
became a favorite working cat, and was employed as a
mouser in many parts of the state. On this Maximum
Card, the Maine Coon Cat is accompanied by a gentler
breed, the Burmese Cat. A member of the shorthairs,
this almond-eyed beauty resembles a Siamese Cat. Its
sleek, sable-brown coat gives it an exotic look. The Bur-
mese Cat is calmer and more complacent than the
Siamese Cat, and thus, its intelligence and affectionate
disposition have made it a special favorite among Amer-
ican cat-owners.
No. 88-8
©1988 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Don Balke.
