Purgatory Post commemorates Winnie-the-Pooh’s centennial
New Hampshire’s Purgatory Post on February 29 commemorated the centennial of the beloved bear Winnie-the-Pooh. The 6-sola stamp features two illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh—accompanied by Piglet in one—as well as a photo of author A.A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, after whom the boy in the stories is named.
![Purgatory Post 6-sola Winnie-the-Pooh Centennial stamp](/images/blog/2024/purgatory-post-winnie-the-pool-centennial-stamp.jpg)
The first reference to Winnie-the-Pooh appeared in a February 1924 edition of Punch, and he later appeared in other magazines and books. To modern audiences, the Walt Disney version of Pooh wearing a red shirt is probably best known, and I’m quite certain that was the earliest version of which I was aware.
I know this because of a small book that I have on display in my home office, Winnie-the-Pooh and the Pebble Hunt. Judging by the inscription inside the front cover, I think it was probably one of my first books, being presented to me by Uncle Ronnie and Aunt Wileen when I was less than 16 months old.
![Cover of Winnie-the-Pooh and the Pebble Hunt](/images/blog/2024/winnie-the-pooh-and-the-pebble-hunt.jpg)
The book reminds me of dear friends who are no longer with us, and Purgatory Post operator Scott A.’s new stamp reminded me of the book. Very nice.
Published 2024-03-11
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