Olympic Winter Games in Stamps Envelope
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Client: Canada Post
Date: 1988
Add comment February 17th, 2010
Stamps
Canadian 12 Pence Postal Stamp
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Client:
Date: 1851
One of the world’s rarest stamps, a mint condition 1851 Canadian 12 pence denomination postage stamp depicting a young Queen Victoria.
-Canadian Press
3 comments October 26th, 2009
East York Public Library Ink Stamp
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Client: East York Public Library
Date: ca. 1967
Diameter of the stamp at actual size: 3 inches!
-Michael Greco
Add comment October 15th, 2009
Granada Cycling Olympic Games Stamp
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Client
Date: 1976
- filed under “Not Canadian” –
Add comment October 9th, 2009
“Century of Friendship” 3 Cent Postage Stamp
Design:
Client: United States Postal Service
Date: 1948
- filed under “Not Canadian” –
1 comment October 3rd, 2009
4 Cent Postage Due Stamp
Design: Canadian Bank Note Co. LTD
Client:
Date: 1969
Add comment October 1st, 2009
1969 Curling Stamp
Design: David Eales
Client: Canada Post
Date: 1969
Photo via Poppy Talk.
This little gem is 40 years old this year, but the aesthetic is just as current and trendy today as it was in 1969. With hints of Saul Bass, the image totally pops and makes curling seem like the hippest, most mysterious sport around.
- Hannah Wise
Add comment September 30th, 2009
“Gas Lady” Gas Inspection Stamp
Design: American Bank Note Co Ottawa
Client:
Date: 1900
This stamp was used on inspection reports of the gas installation inside the house, and were issued in a variety of values. The lady is an allegory of Gas. Similar stamps were made for electric light inspection.
2 comments September 29th, 2009
“Lady of the Lightbulbs” Electright Light Inspection Stamp
Design: American Bank Note Co Ottawa
Client:
Date: 1900
This stamp was used on inspection reports of the electric wiring inside the house, and were issued in a variety of values. The lady is an allegory of Electricity. Similar stamps were made for gas inspection. The gas lady is not nearly as fascinating as this lady.
Add comment September 29th, 2009
Canadian Customs Raw Leaf Tobacco Stamp Series Die Proof
Design: American Bank Note Company, Ottawa ON
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Date: 1897
In the late 19th century some of the world’s greatest engravers worked for the American Bank Note Company. In 1897 they did some of their finest work on postage and revenue stamps for Canada honoring the 60th year of Queen Victoria’s reign. In my mind their most beautiful creation, and perhaps the most beautiful engraved stamp ever, was this relatively obscure Tobacco Revenue stamp. The stamp measures almost 4 inches on a side and the detail is incredible.
To view a large, 300 dpi image of this stamp click here.
1 comment September 28th, 2009
1967 Official Commemorative Cover
Design:
Client: Canada Post
Date: 1967
Add comment September 10th, 2009
Parliament Buildings 10 Cent Postage Stamp
Design: Herman Herbert Schwartz
Client: Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
Date: 1942
During the early days of the Second World War Canadian Postal authorities believed that the stamps in use since 1938 should be replaced with a new issue featuring Canada’s substantial contribution to war work. A new general issue to last for the duration of the hostilities was designed. Subjects depicting Canada’s munitions, war supplies, shipbuilding, agriculture, her importance as a great air-training centre, and as a source of food were chosen for the pictorial stamps. A view of the Central portion of the Parliament Buildings, at Ottawa. The design incorporates the maple leaf and Union Jack.
Source: Patrick, Douglas and Mary Patrick. Canada’s Postage Stamps. Toronto, McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1964, p. 80-81.POSTAL 0248
2 comments July 1st, 2009
Northern Air Service Special Air Delivery Stamp
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Client: Northern Air Service Ltd
Date:
Add comment June 11th, 2009